Michael's Musings
Working on Some Deals
by Michael B. Druxman on 05/21/16May 23, 2016
Isn't it interesting how it never rains, but it pours?
I've had a couple of meetings this past week with people who want me to write plays for them. No deals have been set and I probably would not be able to do both, but if one of them came through, that would be nice. I will keep you informed.
On this coming Thursday, I will host an afternoon screening of THE MALTESE FALCON at one of the downtown libraries here in Austin. Should be fun.
There are two new reviews on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible via the link in the Introduction section of this page. They are THE SPOILS BEFORE DYING, a hilarious follow-up to THE SPOILS OF BABYLON; once again featuring Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig, and ONE MORE TIME with Christopher Walken. Please check them out.
You have a creative week.
Michael
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
Peaceful Week
by Michael B. Druxman on 04/30/16May 2, 2016
Not a lot happening this past week; just some doctor appointments.
I'm planning so spend the next 2-3 months reading, trying to decide what my next play might be about.
I realized that I've had five (5) books published during the past year...and that's too many. Three of them wee stage plays in THE HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS collection:
LANA & JOHNNY WERE LOVERS
ROBINSON & RAFT
THE LAST MONSTERS
The other two, published by BearManor Media, were biographies:
MISS DINAH SHORE
PAUL MUNI: His Life and His Films
I'm proud of all of them and I hope you will order them from Amazon, but from a practical standpoint, a writer shouldn't put out more than one or two books a year.
Part of it is my age. At 75, I'd like to see these things in print while I'm still around.
I've posted a review for IN A LONELY PLACE with Humphrey Bogart on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible vis the link in the Introduction section of this page. Please take a look.
You have a creative week.
Michael
