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Why Hollywood Keeps Messing Up Franchises (And Why We Keep Supporting It)

Why Hollywood Keeps Messing Up Franchises (And Why We Keep Paying for It)

Look, I'm gonna say it: We're all complicit It was 2003. I was sitting in a dimly lit screening room in Burbank with a guy named Marcus—let's call him Marcus because I don't want to...
Why Hollywood Keeps Messing Up Franchises (And Why We Keep Watching)

Why Hollywood Keeps Messing Up Franchises (And Why We Keep Watching)

I Hate When They Do This Look, I'm gonna be honest here. I'm so tired of Hollywood taking something good and just... ruining it. You know what I mean? It's like they see a committment...
The Streaming Wars Are Getting Absurd

The Streaming Wars Are Getting Ridiculous

I'm Done With This Nonsense Look, I love movies. I love them. I've been a film buff since I was a kid, growing up in a small town in Ohio, sneaking into R-rated films at...
The Streaming Wars Are Getting Absurd—Here's My Take

The Streaming Wars Are Getting Ridiculous—Here’s What I Think

Look, I Love TV, But This Is Getting Out of Hand Let me tell you something, folks. I've been in this industry for over 20 years, and I've never seen anything like this. The streaming...
Why Hollywood Continues to Mismanage Franchises (And How to Rectify It)

Why Hollywood Keeps Messing Up Franchises (And How to Fix It)

Look, I'm gonna say it: Hollywood is broken. There. I said it. And it's not just me. Last Tuesday, I was at this little café near my place, having coffee with my old friend Marcus...
The Downfall of Quality Television: Why I've Stopped Pretending to Enjoy This Trash

The Decline of Quality TV: Why I’m Done Pretending to Like This Garbage

I'm Over It Look, I've been in this business for 20+ years. I've seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. But honestly, I'm tired. Tired of pretending that every new TV show is...
The Unfiltered Truth About Streaming Services: Why I'm Done With Them

The Unfiltered Truth About Streaming Services: Why I’m Done With Them

Look, I'm Tired So, I was sitting there last Tuesday, scrolling through my phone at 11:30pm, and I realized something. I'm done. Completely, totally, no-more, done with streaming services. And honestly, I think you should...
Why Hollywood Should Stop Overlooking Mid-Budget Films

Why Hollywood Needs to Stop Ignoring Mid-Budget Films

I'm Mad, and You Should Be Too Look, I've been in this industry for 20-something years, and I've seen alot of changes. But one thing that's been driving me nuts lately is Hollywood's complete disregard...
Why Hollywood Needs to Get Its Head Out of Its Rear (And Other Harsh Truths)

Why Hollywood Needs to Get Its Head Out of Its Rear (And Other Harsh...

Look, I'm gonna say it Hollywood's been on my last nerve lately. I mean, I love movies. I live for movies. But honestly, it's like nobody's paying attention anymore. I'm talking about the big studios,...
Why Hollywood Continues to Mismanage Franchises (And Why We Continue to Pay)

Why Hollywood Keeps Messing Up Franchises (And Why We Keep Paying)

Look, I'm gonna say it I'm so over Hollywood's obsession with franchises. It's like watching a car crash in slow motion, and yet, I can't look away. I mean, I was at a conference in...