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February 21, 2013

David Levy: On Making Independent Film

An Evening with the Oscar Nominated Producer Film producer David Levy is a big deal. He’s worked with both Helen Mirren and with Meryl Streep. His […]
February 20, 2013
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CareerTOOLBox #19: Change Your Career, Change Your Life – Part 1

It’s Possible. Here’s How. (Part 1)   Optimism. This seems to be the theme of 2013. Whether talking to friends or family, former students or present […]
February 5, 2013

Newsweek Japan: How to Survive in a Multinational Workplace

  Article part of feature / cover story. I’m quoted on p.36.
December 31, 2012

IBTimes: ‘Django Unchained’: Is The Violence Too Over-The-Top?

Does “Django Unchained” take it over the top with its violence? Or does it reflect a truth we don’t often see? I’m quoted ~ 1/2 way […]
December 20, 2012

My Future Journal: 2014, Here We Go!

  When I teach my Screenwriting and Art of Story classes, one of the first assignments my students must do is define their setting: the world […]


January 5, 2012

Misty Gonzales: L.A. Rocker Returns to Cleveland

Misty Gonzales: L.A. Rocker Returns to Cleveland L.A. rocker Misty Gonzales recently returned to Cleveland for a set at Brothers Lounge, rocking out the audience with […]
January 4, 2012

Tyler Davidson: Take 5 – Spirit Awards and Back to Sundance

Tyler Davidson’s N.E. Ohio produced cinematic masterpiece Take Shelter recently got nominated for five Independent Film Spirit Awards: Best Film, Best Director (Jeff Nichols), Best Lead Actor […]
October 8, 2011

The Way

Written by Alex Sukhoy for Film Slate Magazine. four and a half slates out of five In today’s fiscally challenging times, personal film projects are risky. […]
October 8, 2011

The Ides of March

Written by Alex Sukhoy for Film Slate Magazine. three and a half slates out of five “The Ides of March” is a testosterone packed political thriller […]
September 29, 2011

Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez: Father and Son find The Way Back to Cleveland

 It’s no secret that Martin Scorsese is my favorite director. And, for two decades, Goodfellas was my favorite film. Until The Departed came out and seduced […]
September 11, 2011

African Elephant Crossing at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: Quiet Giants

This Spring, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo opened its new African Elephant Crossing.  Vast in size and scope, the Crossing, along with feeding and other accommodations, provides […]