Tag Archives: movies

He Said Yes To The Screenplay!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Austin

Eight words can really change your mood and the flow of your week, Modern Philosophers. As I was leaving work last night, I discovered a message from my producer, who had just read my screenplay adaptation of two of my … Continue reading →

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Best Supporting Catholic

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Austin

“Ready for the big night?” The Devil asked as he strolled into the living room looking quite dapper in his tuxedo. “What’s with the tux?” I asked without really looking up from my book.  “Are all the dry cleaners in … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Sweet Princess

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Austin

There is much sadness across the galaxy, Modern Philosophers, at the news of the passing of Carrie Fisher. While a great writer and an actress of many roles, Fisher will be forever remembered by fan boys and girls throughout the … Continue reading →

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Ferris Thinks I’m A Pussy

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Austin

The first time your inner Ferris Bueller calls you a pussy can come as a really shocker, Modern Philosophers! I was in the bathroom at work, throwing some cold water on my face to help wake me up, and when … Continue reading →

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Shepherd or Screenwriter?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Austin

I’ve been hard at work on a new screenplay, Modern Philosophers, and things are going well. At last check, I had written 86 pages and there’s a general understanding of where the story is headed. If you’ve hung around this … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do If I Gave You $10?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Austin

Let’s lighten up things around here, Modern Philosophers. Here’s a post that screams for participation, and I’d like to see the comments section overflowing with your replies.  Feel free to answer more than once.  This is a fun post meant … Continue reading →

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Which Fictional Character Would You Marry?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Austin

I love me some fiction, Modern Philosophers. Sure, the truth might be stranger in some instances, but fiction is exponentially more entertaining pretty much all the time. My marriage was definitely one of those circumstances when truth outdid fiction in … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Read This!

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Austin

I hope you’re not wasting your time reading this, Modern Philosophers, because I really don’t have anything to say. It’s a quiet night at The House on the Hill, there’s a light rain falling, and I just felt like sitting … Continue reading →

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When Hollywood Tries To Apologize

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Austin

It looks like Hollywood is trying to kiss and make up, Modern Philosophers. On Friday, my weekly column on The Good Men Project was about the time I met with Dr. Dre to discuss my screenplay, .33 Reverse Gunther.  Everything … Continue reading →

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Would Trump Strike Down Obi Wan?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Austin

Earlier this week, Modern Philosophers, I generated a huge number of Deep Thoughts after I posed the question: “Who the @#$% do I vote for now?” That, of course, was triggered by Bernie Sanders’ failure to win the California Primary … Continue reading →

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