Category Archives: ETCETERA

[ETCETERA] Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

Make a resolution to be a better person in 2022. The world desperately needs more good people. Science is real, by the way. Stay safe. ________________________________________________________ Jim Hereth‘s latest project is his debut action/adventure graphic novel, Blowback, available now at … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Not All There

Posted on July 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

Watching television over the years, you begin to notice things. Familiar storylines, tropes, set ups and payoffs. But the one thing that’s fascinated me as both a writer and viewer is the characters who aren’t there. And not just occasionally. … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Please Stand By

Posted on September 29, 2020 by [TEXTSMITH]

Well, there comes a time when you have to temporarily put aside your responsibilities and focus on a little self-care instead. In this case, I’m talking about writing a blog this month. Or, rather, not writing one. I’ve taken the … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon… and Me

Posted on December 31, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

At this point, I’d say that we’ve pretty much all heard of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. The idea being that almost every actor can be connected to Kevin Bacon via his co-stars in six steps or less. Despite an … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] The Wilhelm Scream

Posted on October 29, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

Most audiences are onto the fact that much of the sound they hear in movies and television isn’t made on set while the cameras are rolling. The gunshot wasn’t actually recorded live. The song at the High School dance wasn’t … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] The Dog Days of Spring

Posted on June 30, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

I didn’t write a post last month and was on the verge of missing my June deadline too. It’s so easy to get buried by life sometimes. For me it was a flurry of little things. Not all of them … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Screener Season

Posted on November 30, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

Checked the mail a couple of weeks ago and there it was – a glorious padded envelope just the right size and thickness. Screener Season had arrived. If you’re lucky enough to get into an industry guild, or academy, or … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Comic-Con is a Lot

Posted on September 5, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

It’s already been a couple of months, but I still haven’t quite recovered. Sure, the San Diego Comic-Con is a cool place.  A fascinating place. But it’s a lot. A lot of people, a lot of walking, and a hell … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] You’re Out of Order!

Posted on July 1, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

When you see movies (and in what particular order) has a lot to do with what year you were born.  Sometimes you’re too young.  Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re missing, until much later. I saw Staying Alive before … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Final Fantasy (FCL Update)

Posted on December 31, 2017 by [TEXTSMITH]

This is a follow-up to my previous post about the Fantasy Casting League.  You can click on the link to get up-to-speed as to what the hell I’m talking about before going any further. Or, if you prefer to work … Continue reading →

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