Short Takes

Some notes on several fronts, today.

Starting with the movie. We’ve officially cast Burt Williams as Lt. Knapp. Burt is a local musician, he’s done some acting and had his own sports talk radio show down south. We’re delighted to have him aboard. We also have a name for our production company now, Rooftop Productions. If you’re in the northern Michigan area and interested in helping out, get in touch with me.

Speaking of film, I finally got a chance to see No Country For Old Men. Absolutely breathtaking. Amazing performances, wonderful cinematography and a slow, intense story that will make your insides crawl about. Should be a serious contender at the Oscars and may be my favorite film of the year.

And last, politics. I watched the election coverage carefully, yesterday. More than that, I watched the candidates. Only one stood out to me and that was Barack Obama. So I’m stepping off the sidelines and finally choosing sides. I’m with Obama.