Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Jan 4, 2021COBRA KAI 3: New On NetflixIt’s amazing how this show has caught on with viewers, and yet not all that surprising. Just last year, Netflix acquired the rights and production duties for the throwback series after the show’s original programmer, YouTube Originals, probably decided it needed a bigger audience. …Film3 min readFilm3 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Dec 27, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #9)CHRISTMAS VACATION, 1989, PG-13 — Who didn’t want to sled downhill endlessly at massive warp speed, dodging just about every obstacle along the way, only to slam into a Walmart sign at the very end? Pretty much every kid with a derring-do attitude as well as a knack for performing…Film3 min readFilm3 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Dec 27, 2020WONDER WOMAN 1984 LACKS ‘WONDER’WONDER WOMAN 1984 LACKS ‘WONDER’ WONDER WOMAN 1984, 2020, PG-13 — There are good ingredients in Wonder Woman 1984 to make a really kick-ass movie, but there’s one missing that’s crucial: wonder. I kept waiting for it to build upon its concept, placing the title character in the 80s while…Film5 min readFilm5 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Dec 13, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #8)HOME ALONE, 1990, PG — I remember the part where Kevin gets scolded by his mother in front of the rest of his family. The older brother, Buzz, mocks Kevin for missing out on the pizza. Kevin seethes, then explodes, knocking Buzz backwards, spilling milk, causing a ruckus, etc…and it’s…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Dec 10, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #7)THE SHINING, 1980, R — Being a writer is tough. When you can channel ideas, it’s a blessing. But when you’re blocked, when you have no inspiration, coupled with sudden, multiple, unrelated responsibilities, it feels like failure. To try and control your muse is missing the point. You write when…Film6 min readFilm6 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Dec 7, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #6)THE BURBS, 1989, PG — I did live in the suburbs once. It was in Rockville, MD, and I remember how close the houses were to one another. How there were fences. And ‘Beware of Dog’ signs. There was always talk about strangers. Never take candy from them. Never get…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Nov 30, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #5)ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, 1975, R — It was November 1996. I had just gotten off for Thanksgiving break. I was really sad. Depressed. Hating middle school. Feeling suicidal. Wanting to fight certain bullies who dissed me on the basketball court or during classes. In my neighborhood video…Film6 min readFilm6 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Nov 15, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #4)JAWS THE REVENGE, 1987, PG-13 — It was the first Jaws movie I’d ever seen. The title alone got me. Something with teeth. And an attitude. I had no idea what a sequel was. Or a film series. But the things that sharks did in this movie, to me, felt…Film5 min readFilm5 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Jul 3, 2020The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue 3)The Movies Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Film Actor (Issue #3) FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF, 1986, PG-13— I think we were all Cameron Fryes growing up. We wanted to be like Ferris Bueller. Maybe some of us were, wearing the swagger and confidence on our sleeves, but deep…Movies5 min readMovies5 min read
May 18, 2020One Night in the Life of a Lyft DriverIt was New Year’s Eve. The dawn of 2017. I had been behind the wheel of my Ford Explorer since 6pm. This was the big push. The night to make the millions. …Lyft3 min readLyft3 min read
