I was excited to see the new heist movie Inside Man. I like heist movies. I like a good puzzle that outsmarts me. I like a stylish, fun morality play that studio heist movies generally provide. For all these reasons, I didn’t like Inside Man. Instead of a “Rah!” at the end of the film, I was left with an annoyed “Huh?” Save your money. The cleverness in this film is an inside joke between the producers and the studio... Read more

Heads up, L.A.! Amy Welborn’s coming to town to smite all things DVC! Click here for info. I must say that it makes me a wee bit more kindly towards Dan Brown, that due to his malfeasance, he has managed to bring both Mark Shea and Amy Welborn to L.A. within a two week period. Read more

505 I would not paint — a picture —I’d rather be the OneIts bright impossibilityTo dwell — delicious — on —And wonder how the fingers feelWhose rare — celestial — stir —Evokes so sweet a Torment —Such sumptuous — Despair — I would not talk, like Cornets —I’d rather be the OneRaised softly to the Ceilings —And out, and easy on —Through Villages of Ether —Myself endued BalloonBy but a lip of Metal —The pier to my Pontoon — Nor... Read more

In this issue: ACT ONE ANNOUNCES NEW WRITING PROGRAM / REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SAN DIEGO SCREENWRITING WEEKEND / SEE BARBARA NICOLOSI IN ARIZONA, INDIANA / ACT ONE SPONSORS FORUM ON MARRIAGE AND INTIMACY IN HOLLYWOOD / ACT ONE BOOK IN STORES NOW / HAVE A HOLY EASTER!_______________________ ACT ONE ANNOUNCES NEW WRITING PROGRAM Act One announces a new Writing Program to launch this September, designed especially for the L.A.-based working professional with a fixed schedule. Like Act One’s renowned summer... Read more

Mark my words, the “right” to die is where it’s going to be at in Primetime this year. Or, in another words, “Killing the chronic is the new gay.” Let’s pray for Mike Farrell. Catholic… <Hollywood to Turn Michael’s Book on Terri Schiavo Into Biased Movie Email this article by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com EditorApril 10, 2006 Hollywood, CA (LifeNews.com) — A group of Hollywood producers have purchased the rights to Michael Schiavo’s book to produce what will likely be a biased,... Read more

478 I had no time to Hate —Because the Grave would hinder Me —And Life was not so ample ICould finish — Enmity — Nor had I time to Love —But since some Industry must be —The little Toil of Love —I thoughtBe large enough for Me — Read more

Q: I get the sense you’d rather be writing instead of teaching, speaking and fundraising. BRN: I would much rather be writing. I would much rather be writing because every day I stand in front of the mirror and say, “Why does anyone listen to you? You don’t have anything out there to prove that you are anything more than talk.” I’ve had some nasty people say to me, “Those who can do, those who can’t teach.” I had someone... Read more

I’ve just been talking to a Christian Executive who works at ABC. She said the new Ten Commandments which is airing next week is very good and really deserves to be supported. I told her I would do my part to help get the word out. Please du tune in Monday and Tuesday night with your family. ABC has spent almost $30 million on this production and the future of any similar kind of network movie or mini-series is tied... Read more

I’m in New York hanging with some very cool Christian media professionals. Also here is the brilliant Eric Metaxas who I’ve been emailing back and forth for a couple years now. Eric (did I mention he’s brilliant?) has written a FABULOUS parody of the whole Da Vinci Code insanity. He gave me his permission to reprint it here. Thanks, Eric. Rock on! ___________________________ Screwtape on The DaVinci Code by Eric Metaxas My dear Wormwood, I trust this finds you as... Read more

Q: Talk about your own creative experience. For instance, I know you’ve written before that Eucharistic adoration is a great cure for writer’s block. BRN: Indeed. This is another reason I think that the Church needs to put itself in artists’ faces. We have an answer for them in our proximity to the sacred which is the font of inspiration. Right now, to get inspired an artist goes into his room, shuts the door and tries to get focused. But... Read more