Sunday, January 27, 2008

Shaking Hands: A Sign of Respect


I recently encountered a Studio Executive who after yammering on about collaboration and respect for Filmmakers declined to shake my hand and the hand of another director also present. (Awkwardly begging off while mumbling something about illness-the exec looked healthy to us by the way.) I felt insulted as did my friend.

This got me thinking about the hand shake and it's implications. (Here is an overview of the history of Hand-Shaking.) I was taught to always shake hands as a sign of respect and I plan to continue to do so.

For the hand-shaking challenged here is an excellent review.

Later,

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Stan Brakhage's I...Dreaming

A film made in 1988 by Visionary Filmmaker Stan Brakhage


Later,
Paul Parducci

Thursday, January 10, 2008

On This Day in 1776: Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"


Way back in 1776 Thomas Paine introduced one of the most influential gatherings of paper and ink the world has ever know.

Here is a solid overview.

Later,
Paul Parducci

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Happy New Year!


2007 is over. Good,bad it's done and gone.

I wish you all a Great 08.

Later,

Paul Parducci