Pitt/Steelers/Pens/Bucs; Burgh Verified. Sales by day, writer of things by night. Author: Labyrinth - A Small Collection of Fantastical Short Stories; SAG/AFTRA
Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 45 today - The Truck Chase
Watching Indy make it up as he goes, is exhilarating. A gold standard for action pacing and editing: Michael Kahn cuts it like a heartbeat, rapid and tight in danger, then a wider breath when Indy gets a second to recover
Five years. That's how long I chased this one. A script by Cameron Alexander that I fell in love with the moment I read it — a film that had passed through a lot of hands over the years, none of which quite knew what they were holding or how to treat it. I did. So I kept knocking, and I waited, until it was finally mine to look after.
I grew up around German Shepherds. My mum breeds and trains them, and I've always believed they're the best breed going — full stop. I wanted to make the definitive German Shepherd film, and in Cameron's pages, I saw it.
We redeveloped it together and brought on Andrew Simpson, the best dog trainer in the business — if you've seen the Malinois in John Wick, you've seen his work. Then I handed it to two dear friends, Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton, who saw exactly what I saw: a gritty survival thriller made for the big screen. They took it to Paramount, who fell for it as hard as we had. Before I knew it, Brad Pitt had come aboard, with David Ayer directing — an absolute maestro — and we were shooting in New Zealand.
Here's the part that still gets me. Back in the 90s at Pinewood, I was a runner making Brad his tea and coffee on Interview with the Vampire. To now be one of the producers on what may be one of his very best films… I don't have a word for it other than: pinch me.
HEART OF THE BEAST. In cinemas September 25th.
I am so proud of this one. It's everything I hoped it would be.
And look — everybody loves a dog. It's about the only thing the whole world agrees on. So let me put your mind at ease right now: the dog does not die. You're welcome. 🐾
In Search of Darkness is taking a long overdue trip back to the ’70s in our best – and most requested – documentary yet. Pre-Orders are available now until July 1st. Become part of Horror History.
The intro to ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’ is as epic and hilarious as the surprise superstar cameos! Try and make a movie like this nowadays, ain’t happenin’ people!
Tyler Callihan of the @Pirates is the first player in MLB history to have a multi-HR game that included:
- a HR off the reigning MVP (Ohtani)
- a go-ahead 3+ run HR in the 8th or later
He did it on the first 2 homers of his MLB career.
A light show honoring Antoni Gaudí has just lit up Sagrada Família.
It felt like the tallest church in the world, for a moment, let its impossible beauty be seen by its creator.
Congratulations to Paul Skenes, who was named the Players Trust’s Most Valuable Philanthropist for June.
Paul will be awarded a $10,000 grant in support of his work helping veterans and first responders through the Gary Sinise Foundation. The Players Trust’s MVP award will be given six times this season to players who demonstrate an altruistic spirit and positive social impact beyond the diamond. Congratulations, Paul!
Thank God she’s still with us. This why we still doing the work! 🫶🏾
Learn & know how to use an AED. The life of a loved one could be on the line. ❤️🩹
Anthony Bourdain died on this day eight years ago and him describing Waffle House is still the single-most important description of America that has ever been articulated.
Repost by Monday, June 15 for a chance to win this signed out-of-print Blu-ray of John Schlesinger’s PACIFIC HEIGHTS! It’s Pvt. Joker vs. Batman! I’ll pick one winner at random and announce next #ModineMonday. Good luck! #PhysicalMedia
🚨 The Pirates are “actively pursuing bullpen help” according to people briefed on their discussions per @Ken_Rosenthal
One rival executive also noted that the Bucs are “being more aggressive than most clubs in that search.”
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Carolyn Davidson was a graphic design student at Portland State University when Phil Knight, who was then teaching accounting part-time, asked her to create a logo for his fledgling shoe company.
She billed the project at $2 per hour and received a total of $35 for her work. The design she produced would eventually become the iconic Nike swoosh.
Twelve years later, in 1983, Knight invited Davidson to a company event and surprised her with a special gift: a gold ring featuring the swoosh logo set with a diamond, along with an envelope containing 500 shares of Nike stock.
Over time, those shares grew in value and are now worth millions of dollars.
#newbies NBC has opened submissions on its TV writing program. No application fee. You need 2 original pilots of the same basic type, a resume, & 2 personal essays of 400 words apiece. They accept submissions until June 21. Check out NBCU's many programs!
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The Trailer to a super Documentary on one of Cinema’s greatest poster artists & illustrators — DREW STRUZAN.
DREW: THE MAN BEHIND THE POSTER (2013)