St. John's Confidential File

China Expo At Convention Center A Blast

HELLO AMERICA!—This past weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center sparkled with those who have a passion for television and film production. This realization became even more evident with the kind of first night "reception" organized by the U.S.-China Film & TV Expo organization, which was also supported by Variety. It was very clear that the entertainment industry is...

“Straight Outta Compton,” Dark – Insulting

HELLO AMERICA!—It doesn't matter how much money “Straight Outta Compton” is pulling, it still paints a dismal, depressing picture of thousands of hard working, struggling people who are desperate to lead decent, fulfilling lives. The herd of low life rappers occupying a few of the streets in the Compton area , throwing the "n" word amongst each other as if...

Hollywood Of Inclusion If Lucky!

HELLO AMERICA!—There has always been people of “inclusion” existing in the entertainment industry. I know because I was one of those young hopefuls who was lucky enough to have the door of opportunity opened to me continually through the years even before arriving in Hollywood. While attending college in Richmond, Indiana and attacked by the KKK, it was the...