297. KICKSTART 11/13/2023

It's Kickstart Deuces for NOIRvember! Movie #2 Neil Jordan's 1986 classic Mona Lisa was released last week! Patreon's Early Access and EXTRA LARGE episode (with EIGHT++ extra minutes than the public feed) hit last Wednesday and the public feed on Friday! Movie #3 will be air delivered to Patreon peeps on Wednesday, and Friday for the general public! THE EGYPTIAN IS BACK! WATCH THE NETFLIX EGYPTIAN RENOVATION VIDEO HERE! REN KLYCE TALKS FIGHT CLUB SOUND DESIGN w/ INDEPTH SOUND DESIGN! THE VISTA IS RE-OPENING on 11/17/2023! VIDIOTS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/13-11/19! PUNCHLINE ON TUBI! THE KILLER POST-SCREENING Q&A WITH DAVID FINCHER and REN KLYCE! ENJOY! WHILE IT'S TRUE THE WGA STRIKE IS OVER, AND EVEN IF SAG GETS THEIR'S TOGETHER, WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE GOING TO BE STRUGGLING FOR A WHILE. THE OVERWHELMING BURDEN OF PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE AND A ROOF OVER ONE'S HEAD DOESN'T END THE INSTANT THE DEALS ARE RATIFIED. IT COULD BE MONTHS BEFORE PRODUCTIONS GET UP TO SPEED AGAIN. THAT LEADS RIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRY'S USUAL WINTER/HOLIDAY HIATUS. WILL THAT BE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR? WHO KNOWS. BUT EVEN IF THEY WORK THROUGH THAT USUAL BREAK, MANY FAMILIES ARE GOING TO NEED ASSISTANCE. THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN HELP. IF YOU HAVE A FEW DOLLARS TO SPARE, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND. THE FUND HELPS ALL WORKERS AFFECTED BY THE STRIKE, NOT JUST ACTORS AND WRITERS. Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages