To read the letter to Variety that Mr. Wopler wrote go here.
The following is an open reply to this letter.
Dear David L. Wopler,
It’s hard for me to not take this one personal. My brother was one of the athletes’ who trained for years and wound up not going to the 1980 Summer Olympics because of [...]
Archive for December, 2007
AN OPEN LETTER TO DAVID L. WOPLER
Posted in Life, WGA strike on December 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
AMPTP: Merry Christmas you Greedy Gentlemen
Posted in Life, WGA strike, screenwriting on December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A well done video by Peter Radar
jsg
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Posted in Life on December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Almost ten years ago the a-cappella singing group Straight No Chaser, performed this comedic version of the 12 Days Of Christmas in Bloomington Indiana at Indiana University’s Musical Arts Center. It was going to be put out in video but the company who recorded went out of business and the tapes [...]
WANTED: Writer for AMPTP website!
Posted in Just Having Fun, Scribosphere, The Biz, WGA strike, screenwriting on December 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I didn’t even have to change this newer photo on their website…okay…had to add the WGA strike button. But it looks to me like the AMPTP could use a writer…I’m sorry, I meant to say AN writer.
jsg
NOSTRADAMUS PREDICTS HEAVY RAINS TO HIT HOLLYWOOD
Posted in Scribosphere, WGA strike, screenwriting on December 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Uh huh…okay…maybe he didn’t, but I do.
There is a flood coming and it’s going to be massive.
As much fun as it is to put up personal commentary on the WGA strike, my blog is also about the art of screenwriting as well.
I would be remiss to mention to all of you (on both sides of [...]
NICK COUNTER UNDERGOES HEART SURGERY
Posted in Scribosphere, WGA strike, screenwriting on December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In very upsetting breaking news, Nick Counter, spokesman for the AMPTP, due to believed heart failure, underwent emergency surgery this morning at Cedars-Sinai.
Because of the AMPTP’s long history of equating…those with the most money are the best suited for being in charge and decision making…they have replaced the current world renown heart specialist Lars-Yorg Peters [...]
AMPTP…please sir, might I have another.
Posted in Film, Life, Scribosphere, WGA strike, screenwriting on December 8, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This past week I was asked a few times as I paced back and forth pumping my picket sign with each passing horn honk…”So…what do you think about the talks this week”? My answer was the always the same…it’s a sham. They are posturing and stalling with absolutely no intention whatsoever to end talks anytime [...]
New reality show: THE PICKET LINE
Posted in Scribosphere, The Biz, WGA strike, screenwriting on December 5, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Too bad I can’t pitch it now…but I’m sure there will be some union in the future that might be picking up signs and hoofing it. Hopefully one that won’t have a triple letter acronym.
5th week. Has the mood changed? Yes. As with anything, the shine wears off after a while…especially one that’s hard to [...]
