Checking In
by Michael B. Druxman on 05/15/16May 16, 2016
I know I haven't posted anything for a few weeks, but the truth is that I haven't had anything much to say.
I'm not writing anything right now; just reading a lot of books (e.g. show biz biographies); looking for a viable subject for my next play in THE HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS series.
I must tell you that there are a lot of poorly written biographies out there. I started reading one on Henry Fonda, and it was so boring (not the story, the writing), that I tossed it aside after about 60-70 pages. I'm reading one now about Gloria Swanson, and it's not much better.
I did read a very good bio of John Wayne, but there was nothing there that inspired me to write a play. The problem with doing Wayne, and the same would apply to Humphrey Bogart and a few other performers, is that they are such icons and have been caricatured by virtually every comic (e.g. Rich Little) that it would be difficult to come up with a serious piece.
So, the search for a viable subject continues....
On May 26th, I host my first film at the Austin Public Library, THE MALTESE FALCON. I will be introducing the movie, then leading a discussion group afterward, It should be fun.
You have a creative week.
Michael
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