Author Archives: Gordon

About Gordon

Gordon Highland is a video producer/director in the Kansas City area who also makes music and writes fiction.

In Treatment

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Gordon

“There are way too many autobiographies. I mean, who cares?” – Paul Weston By now, you know the premise for this HBO series: one therapist sees five patients, each with their own half-hour session once a week, a new episode … Continue reading →

Posted in entertainment, writing | Tagged , | Comments Off on In Treatment

Perjiarism

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Gordon

She stole a piece of him. Now he wants it back. That’s the tagline to what is now my least-favorite movie, based on one of my all-time favorite novels. When you understand that the woman who “wrote” and directed it … Continue reading →

Posted in writing | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Truths, Vol. 4

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Gordon

No one knows anything, least of all those who claim to. If you’re a guitarist with more than three fingers and use a capo, you’re playing the song in the wrong key. Buying a cool new iPhone won’t make it … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged | Comments Off on Truths, Vol. 4

Artists vs. Performers

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Gordon

This article had me foaming at the mouth. I’d long suspected this happened, but it’s the first time I’ve heard anyone go on record about it. Musical performers who take a piece of the writer’s publishing. Okay, so you’re gorgeous. … Continue reading →

Posted in music | Tagged , | Comments Off on Artists vs. Performers

On-Set Translation

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Gordon

What they say. What they mean. “Picture’s up.”Get out of the frame and shut your pie holes. “Let’s go again; that shot went a little soft.”Because you’re also an exec producer, I’m blaming the focus puller for your wooden acting. … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, multimedia | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Book Learnin vs. Dirty Hands

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Gordon

I would love to hear, from your point of view, whether a fine arts degree worth its pursuit. Our province has many opportunities for folks in the creative community to work in the industry — both amateur and professional — … Continue reading →

Posted in writing | Tagged | 2 Comments

Truths, Vol. 3

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Gordon

The quality of a magazine is inversely proportional to the number of ad pages before its table of contents. Perfection is possible, just unlikely. One single sentence can conjure more imagery than a reel of film. Not that sentence, but, … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged | Comments Off on Truths, Vol. 3

Oscar® Hangover

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Gordon

How original, an Oscars post! Though neither nominated nor invited this year, I thought last night’s Academy Awards was a class broadcast all around. Sure, there were a few technical/timing gaffes, but having directed live variety shows before, I can … Continue reading →

Posted in entertainment | Tagged , | Comments Off on Oscar® Hangover

Awards Show Etiquette

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Gordon

‘Tis the Season, and since I know all the industry insiders read this blog between meetings and lighting setups in their trailers, for your consideration I present the following tips to make your big night a memorable, gaffe-free one. • … Continue reading →

Posted in entertainment, humor | Tagged , , | 2 Comments