James Cameron says AI is making it too hard to write a new Terminator script — which is rich, considering he’s literally on the board of an AI company. The man who made Skynet a household name is now bored with Skynet because he’s seen how the sausage is made. The problem isn’t the tech. It’s that Cameron’s too busy staring at the machine to remember why we were scared of it in the first place.
As Long As Spielberg Works, There’s Hope for Cinema
Steven Spielberg says he’ll never retire, and I believe him. At 78, the man is still creating, still evolving, and still inspiring generations of storytellers. As long as he’s directing, a part of Hollywood’s soul remains intact—and I hope he never stops.
Forget Film School—Just Finish Something and Hit Publish
I made a $500 feature film in two days and moved to L.A. to chase the screenwriting dream—15 years later, I'm still learning that the real way in isn't through scripts, it's through stories people can hear.
The Film Capital of the World Is Becoming a Ghost Town
There was a time when the dream was to make it to Los Angeles. You know the story—land of palm trees, perpetual golden hour, and the faint scent of ambition mixed with exhaust. For filmmakers, actors, editors, hell, even background extras, LA was it. The gravitational pull of Hollywood was so strong you didn’t question … Continue reading The Film Capital of the World Is Becoming a Ghost Town
Hollywood After Dark 