If you live in the Seattle or Portland area, the absolute best gift you could give a friend is a year member-ship to the fabulous Warren Report http://www.thewarrenreport.com/ . Warren Etheredge is the most intriguing interviewer I've seen in person--he has a special talent of making anyone seem smart even if they seem perhaps not so (to remain nameless, but it rhymes with Schmames Schmey), look approachable, if they're Salman Rushdie, seem funny if they're dull (to remain nameless and rhymeless), seem outgoing even if they're creepy genius-shy (Charlie Kaufman). My personal observation; Warren's talent stems from his ability and desire to understand every one with which he comes into contact. This in addition to his dedicated time, research and experience with film and literature makes for a combination that can't be beat. Oh, and throw in the dozens and dozens of free movie screenings that come with the membership...and the blog...and the contests on the blog. And the podcasts. Etc. Etc. Etc. And all this for $20!!!!
Warren was an instructor (and remains a mentor) to me last spring at TheFilmSchool http://www.thefilmschool.com/ . Here we are celebrating my graduation from the grueling-but-worth-it 3-week-intensive.
Go to http://www.thewarrenreport.com/ for more information and to join.
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