by admin1 | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
I directed an ad campaign for AAMI Insurance in Australia. The company loved Chevy Chase and in the tradition of his Vacation movies, they hired Chevy to re-create his role. I looked forward to working with Chevy. After watching him on Saturday Night...
by admin1 | Oct 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ageism in Hollywood is rampant. Actors, writers, and directors with lengthy lists of award-winning credits are never considered for work by young producers and studio execs. It must have something to do with the core audience of wide release...
by admin1 | Oct 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Since Spy Hard was a James Bond spoof, we needed to cast a female Bondian spy. I wanted a slightly-over-the-hill ex-sexpot who was funny, but sexpot and funny don’t necessarily go together. Better yet, I wanted an actress who possibly had...
by admin1 | Oct 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
What no one could be prepared for are the politics of getting a film “green lit.” The process is heart ripping—it has the potential to ruin the joy of it all. It’s just like how real politics ruins the joy of running a country, or like Russian judges ruin...
by admin1 | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
My agent, Jane Sindell, later producer of Seabiscuit, was in the process of seeking out opportunities for me to direct another film. She set me up with Jennings Lang an old timer who had an office on the Universal Studios lot. He produced Airport 1975, Airport ’77,...
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