David Cranmer's Blog, page 12
October 3, 2017
The 100 Best Screenwriters of All Time
Yes, disagree with the rankings, but worthy of reflection.
October 2, 2017
Vegas Horror
Woke to news of the mass shooting horror on the Las Vegas Strip. Can't begin to convey how my heart aches for the families of the murdered. And yes this is terrorism, and YES it is the time to talk about ways to prevent it. We can mourn the dead and also be active in our response.
October 1, 2017
Ernesto Evening
For Papa aficionados, Hemingway’s First Short Story Found in Key West, and for further reading there's my own Hardboiled Hemingway (With Noir Chasers). My work is done. Your evening is, now, Ernesto complete.
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere!
"Rabbit rabbit rabbit" And so October begins. Wishing you all the best thirty-one days and as my friend Wayne always says, "Persevere!"
September 30, 2017
Monty Hall, RIP
Mention Monty Hall, who just died, and my mind jumps to a classic probability puzzle and the movie 21 that I reviewed. Oh, and his talented daughter Joanna Gleason who was in Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Mr. Holland's Opus (1995).
Usual Foes
Reading morning papers. Seemingly perpetual bombardment of the usual foes—fascism, prejudice, totalitarianism.
Attacking An Enemy Combatant... In Style
Once again, researching Tom Paine for an upcoming project. Admire the following way he goes after an anathematic cretin that had slandered him.
I have seen thy soliloquy and despise it. Remember thou hast thrown me the glove, Cato, and either thee or I must tire. I fear not the field of fair debate, but thou hast stepped aside and made it personal. Thou hast tauntingly called on me by name; and if I cease to hunt thee from every lane and lurking hole of mischief, and bring thee not a trembling culprit before the public bar, then brand me with reproach, by naming me in the list of your confederates.
