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"The Contract"
Started this discussion Jul. 24, 2007
Living Stories?
Started this discussion Jul. 21, 2007
"The Contract" Movie
Started this discussion Jul. 5, 2007
Profile
- Are you an Author, Reader, Publisher, Editor, Agent or Other?
- Yes to all. Please see my profile at:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/
johnldarrouzet
- Do You Have A Website?
- Yes: (1) Screenwriters Network (screenwriters.ning.com) and (2) Leaders Network (leading.ning.com); (3) MentoringU.ning.com.
- About Me:
- There seems to be a golden thread weaving throughout the diverse experiences in my jobs and careers. It is my love of writing and speaking about what makes people happy and successful. I believe every person has such stories that want to be told --- for the benefit of all of us --- regardless of genre.
As a writer, I have co-authored seven screenplays, including "Hostage" and "The Contract" (directed by Bruce Beresford, starring Morgan Freeman and John Cusack). I was the primary author of Texas Nameplate Company's winning 2004 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Application and a related prior book entitled "Take It to the Next Level, A Story of the Quest for Quality and the Malcolm Baldrige Award." In each the stories told led to great success.
- Do you have a blog site?
- http://MentoringU.ning.com
- Favorite Books:
- Shakespeare's Macbeth
Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness
Insight: A Study of Human Understanding
The Gospel of John
- Favorite Bookstores on land or cyberspace
- Amazon
Borders
Barnes & Noble
AND NOW:
MorganMandelBooks at
morganmandelbooks.ning.com
Living Stories?
Everyone collects something. What do you collect?
And I found myself writing the following answer:
“Stories. Have any you'd like to share? We could start with titles. Then go in the round and add to the story as more participate. We'd have to invite the hand off and know when to stop. But the story itself would be fun to watch unfold as new characters and new plot twists arrive to test our minds. Let me know if you're interested in playing. John@Darrouzet.net”
Well, given the responses I've had I decided to set up a social network to see if others would like to join in. Come visit at Living Stories.
Have fun with this site and don't leave us han...
John Darrouzet's Blog
Good News about "The Contract"
First Look DVD premiere Contract outperforms
Company attributes success to lack of July releases
By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 8/3/2007
AUG. 3 | On the heels of a major restructuring, First Look Studios is touting latest release The Contract as its best-performing title in the company’s 25-year history.
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Posted on August 10th, 2007 at 3:52pm —
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"The Contract"
Posted on July 24th, 2007 at 9:39am —
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Approaching Creative Solutions Via the Hero's Journey
At one point or another we all experience what writer's often call the "block." It's a problem of getting stuck. If you are sailing a boat, it's called getting into the doldrums where there's no wind. Here's an approach you may find useful.
Roger von Oech's Creative Whack Pack is a creativity tool consisting of 6…
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Posted on July 12th, 2007 at 9:17pm —
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"It's A Wonderful Life": Example of the Decision-Maker's Path
Using "It’s A Wonderful Life" and Jimmy Stewart’s hero character, “George Bailey” as the decision-maker in this example, let me briefly suggest how the Decision-Maker’s Path works for the hero.
1. Where are you coming from? George Bailey lives in the small town of Bedford Falls. The son of Peter Bailey, executive secretary of the…
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Posted on June 21st, 2007 at 2:21pm —
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"High Noon": Example of the Hero's Journey
There is little time in our busy world to take a retreat from it. So I have brought one to the Internet, but with a twist. Instead of the more traditional topics, I am offering an approach that uses full-length, feature films as the basis of our discussions.
Starting a retreat online seems to be something like Will Kane's problem in "High Noon." The bad g…
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Posted on June 21st, 2007 at 2:21pm —
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Great time at Mystery Authors Book Signing April 5 at B & N
Glad to say the Book Signing yesterday, April 5, at Barnes & Noble -
Arlington Heights, IL was a fun time & great success. We canvassed the store, sold our books and made new friends.
Now I have even more photos to add to my 2008 Book Signing page at
www.morganmandel.com
Here's one to start out with.
Morgan Mandel
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NEW 2008 BOOKSIGNINGS PAGE at www.morganmandel.com
You can find this photo & others, plus news on future book signings on the new, colorful page, 2008booksignings, which you can access by clicking on my profile photo on the main page at www.morganmandel.com or clicking the tab in the Morgan Lite Section.
Hope you enjoy them.
Morgan Mandel
GIRL OF MY DREAMS BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
Morgan & Chicago-North RWA Buddy & Right Hand Helper at the Event, Deb RittleGorgeous Flowers From Deb
Sue McCarthy Walden, Morgan, Sue Cherf, Morgan's husband, Paul
Family En Masse
Good Friends & Fans, Al & Rosemary
Morgan Mandel & Husband, Paul
My Impressions - Barbara Walters Show & Academy Awards - Morgan Mandel
To break the monotony, I watched Barbara Walters interview:
Miley Cyrus - or Destiny Hope Cyrus, which was the first name her parents gave her. She's 15 years old and already owns an entire wing in her parents' home. What a life!
Very engaging young girl who seems to have her head on straight despite all of her notoriety.
I also watched Barbara Walters interview Ellen Page, a very pretty 21 year old, very sensible, but she just had to close the interview singing a song which I can't get out of my head - nice little ditty.
Vanessa Williams - who spoke about the controversy over her nude photos and admitted they weren't worth it in the long run. Very lovely woman who admitted she, like many other movie stars, uses Botox.
Harrison Ford - who says his new Indiana Jones movie, set for release in May, will not hide the passage of time. Harrison himself is now 65, but doesn't look it.
I love the glamor of the Academy Awards. I particularly enjoy watching what the stars wear and how their hair is done. Sometimes they look completely different in person than on the sample movie clips shown.
Many of the women are wearing strapless gowns - which always make me a bit nervous - how do they keep them up without spilling out of them?
Anyway, I haven't seen any of the movies, but will eventually do so on DVD.
I just watched Tilda Swinton win supporting actress. She looked totally surprised. It was refreshing to see that much spontaneity.
Anyway, I'm signing off now so I can enjoy the rest of the Awards - Also to Dream that some day my romantic comedy, GIRL OF MY DREAMS by Morgan Mandel can be made into a movie - Well, I did say it was a dream, didn't I?
Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
Girl of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel Now Available For Order
Hi everyone,After all the stress of the Holiday Season, you'll need a break. Consider ordering Girl of My Dreams, my new romantic comedy about an assistant turned reality show contestant, to be shipped after 1/1/08. (Guys, if you order early, you'll be set for a Valentine's Day gift!)
WHAT'S GIRL OF MY DREAMS ABOUT?
When food poisoning strikes the set of a new reality show, Jillian, the straitlaced assistant, steps in and becomes a contestant. The transformed Jillian is swept up into travel and adventure, as each round brings her closer to winning the millionaire. Too bad he's not the one she loves.
Order information for print books is at:
http://www.hardshell.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Morgan+Mandel
If you prefer ebooks, at present Girl of My Dreams is also available at All Romance Ebooks. You can't miss it at:
www.allromanceebooks.com
I'll let you know when it also comes up at Amazon.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Morgan Mandel
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Happy New Year!
May God bless you in 2008 and always,
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For more about me, visit www.hu.mtu.edu/~hlsachs where you'll find out about my books with tips for freelancers. Or visit www.lulu.com and see the list.
I have been looking for a literary agent in Texas, but have had no success as of yet. I'm still looking myself, so if you hear of anyone, please let me know. Thanks
Best, Julie
You must really know and remember film plts. Are you sticking with the classics? How about The Good Shephard?
or
"Blondes, Blondes, Blondes" at
http://www.thrillingdetective.com/fiction/06_12_02.html
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