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How to Murder a Movie II http://www.marbach-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/murder_movie_two.wav The King and I I show him the piece of paper. “Have you seen this before?” “No, what is it?” “The script.” “Oh, I didn’t know that. I was never interested in the script.” “A movie has been killed. Do you have any idea who it could have…
How to Murder a Movie III The Man with the Golden Revolvers I show him the note. “Have you seen this before?” “No, what is it?” “The script.” “I have nothing to do with that. That’s not my department.” “What are you responsible for?” “I’m the creative department. I solve problems.” “How do you solve…
How to Murder a Movie IV Murder on the Hollywood Express I’m standing in front of the Hollywood Express. The luxury train for the rich and famous. Exquisite interior design, a waiting list that’s months long, and Michelin-starred cuisine that rivals any top restaurant. You say there’s no Hollywood Express? Not here? Not in Hollywood?…
How to Murder a Movie V For most readers, the name “Inspector Garrett” and his department “Movie Murder” will probably be a new concept. Others, however, will think to themselves, hang on a minute… that sounds familiar somehow. In fact, the story is based on the real TV series “Garrett,” which aired in the United…
1. The danger of creativity http://www.marbach-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/danger_creativity.wav Today, an unusual topic. The danger of creativity for the artist himself. Yes, the creative life is dangerous. Creative work can lead the unsuspecting wanderer down paths he would have been better off never entering. The golden path that leads to the glittering world of self-aggrandizement, a world where…
Pain – The Price of Success We love it. The sweet, the sticky, the seductive. Sweet as a candy cane, colorful as a bag of assorted candies. Popcorn for our mental cinema. The nice, sweet story about success. The sweet lie. The lie. There are so many wonderful lies about the nature of success and…
The Plea of a Man in Despair http://www.marbach-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/alte_sage.wav My Liege, spoke the noble Baron, two moons have passed since the harvest was gathered, and since that season, I have laboured to pen a movie script. A script worthy of my noble birth and of a work to praise the splendor and glory of the kingdom….
The Power of “Zero” This website is a fascinating experiment. This website and all other channels will document the creation of films in real time. Now is the most exciting time. Very close to the beginning. Very close to “Zero.” Every day, every week will bring change. What will happen? Will the project die at…
The Steven Solution Part II On the previous page, we saw how difficult it is to become successful in Los Angeles, in Hollywood. When we think about it, that makes sense. It’s a long way from nobody to star. It’s not likely to happen in a short period of time. Now we’re going to turn…
The Steven Solution This is just a small idea. Maybe it’s just a crazy idea, but we all know that sometimes an idea is only crazy because it’s new. I call it the Steven Solution. (Named after my cousin Martin.) A solution for actors and directors trying to get started in the film world. I…