By Jen Maffessanti I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. Frank Herbert, noted writer of science fiction, was being scientifically factual when he included this line in his novel Dune. Fear is, in fact, the mind-killer. Don’t get me wrong, fear serves a purpose. There are times when fear is justified, and its … [Read more...] about Frank Herbert Was Right: Fear Is the Mind-Killer
Jen Maffessanti
Why the Movie Industry Is Fleeing California
By Jen Maffessanti Ah, Hollywood. The Mecca of filmmaking. Thousands of would-be actors, screenwriters, and directors flock to Los Angeles, California to fulfill their dreams of becoming a star because, after all, that’s where movie-making happens. Everyone knows this. And for close to a century, it was true. But today, Hollywood—the way we generally think of it—is … [Read more...] about Why the Movie Industry Is Fleeing California