The Birth of THE MESSENGERS
The Messengers was another first for lil ol’ Toddly. With “Jason X” I got the job because I was the writer on staff at Cunningham Productions. It sounds easy but I paid my dues writing whatever I was told to...
Dean Reisner 1918 - 2002
Written by Dean Riesner Forward by Todd Farmer Following are the words of "Dinky" Dean Reisner. He was born in 1918 (as he'll mention in a moment) and he passed away in his sleep at his house in Encino on...
How to Make Stuff Blow Up Real Good
Think back to High School. Remember that big kid who hung out in the smoking area? The one who loved shop class a little too much? He lurked around with that blindingly white coin slot always visible from the rear?...
How A Beer Can Lead To Credit
I can't remember when I first decided that I wanted to be a writer, but I was a storyteller and proficient liar as far back as I can remember. Whether it was making up a spur of the moment ghost...
The Screenplay Basics
So, you want to write screenplays. Cool. There really are no rules to the process, but there are lots of theories. And there are certainly elements readers will be looking for and when I say readers I mean anyone who...
Hollywood Hates Movies
When I first moved to LA I loved all movies. I mean, why wouldn't I? I was from Kentucky. A member of the real world. Naïve I guess. I went to movies to be entertained, for the enjoyment, nothing else....
