When I’m directing, I have mixed feelings about improv. Sydney Lumet said it best –– and I’m totally paraphrasing –– but something like, “Do people really think the line that someone makes up on the spot is going to be better than the one the writer spent endless t...

I admit to being a huge fan of Neil Gaiman’s novels. In fact, I downloaded OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE immediately, longing for a few coherent hours to devour it.  I can’t wait to get lost in his writing. But here’s the thing that REALLY mystifies me: his twitter omnipresence. First, let...