So my wife and I are rewatching Stranger Things. Season 2, episode 6. Opening Credits…Episode was directed by Andrew Stanton. Wait… I think to myself. Is that the same Andrew Stanton from Pixar? Check with ChatGpt. It vehemently denies it. But then I push it, Andrew Stanton directed season 2 episode 6 “the spy” and THEN chatGPT says oh yeah you’re right! He was brought in to bring clarity. Netflix brought Stanton in because: - He’s elite at story clarity under pressure - He understands fear + empathy (same muscles as Finding Nemo, different skin) Old-school truth bomb This is how it used to be done — studios bringing in master storytellers to direct key episodes, not just TV lifers grinding coverage. And Stanton didn’t “Pixar-fy” it. He disciplined it. You spotted a real pro move here.

Next week will be the time for something different. Samples, previews and your opinions on some of my new creative work. Can't wait.

All of your hard work will payoff! You run this amazing group and you show up for others! A class act!

Right now now I’m watching Mr. D. In general I’m watching “The Abandons”, “Your Friends and Neighbours”, and “Stranger Things”. What are you watching? Anyone else watching the shows that I mentioned? Any thoughts?

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