Joel Eisenberg
Bio
Joel is a writer-producer, and partner in TV development group Council Tree Productions. He has developed projects for Ovation TV, TNT, Decades TV and FOX Studios, among others.
Stories (71/0)
Risking It All to Thrive as a Financially Successful Creative Artist
The subtitle above is deliberately phrased: “Risking It All To Thrive As A Financially Successful Creative Artist.” Am I implying that sacrifice is necessary to earn a greater than full-time income through your art?
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Journal
- Top Story - January 2018
You’re Too Smart to Go Down Stupid
DIY. If you find that you can’t work within the machine, do it yourself. Gareth Edwards, director of the most recent Godzilla reboot, had one homemade feature to his credit prior to directing the $200 million return of the giant lizard. The film was an indie titled Monsters, and it was shot for less than $500,000. Monsters was no big commercial hit, as it grossed $4.2 million globally. The reviews, however, were sensational.
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Motivation
We’re No Angels
Last I checked I have a penis. My name is Joel Eisenberg. I am a writer and television producer based in Los Angeles. I have no record of sexual harassment and, everything being fair, that status will remain unchanged. I was raised well by my parents, I’m happily married, and I respect women.
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Viva
The 10 Greatest Comic Book Stories of All-Time
First of all, here’s to a brilliant 2018. I wish everyone health, happiness and a world of success. That said … To the business at hand. There are few things more polarizing in the ATG (All Things Geek) universe than the dreaded list. The Top 10 This, the Top 10 That …
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Geeks
Don’t Believe Everything You Read
I can see it now. “You LOVED ‘The Last Jedi.’ How can we possibly take you seriously?" Well... Firstly, I stand by my review of the latest in the Star Wars saga, which I’ve seen five times to date and consider easily the finest film in the series since Empire. Don’t argue with me about Luke’s journey not befitting his character. One can easily argue that Ben Kenobi’s extended sojourn in Tatooine was a result of his becoming reclusive and really not watching over Luke, and we can say the same about Yoda on Dagobah. The characters stretched in Jedi, and we received the unexpected.
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Geeks
'The Last Jedi' Is Your Father’s Masterpiece. And Yours, Too
Good morning. I remain fascinated by The Last Jedi reviews, pro and con. And so, I figure, it’s my turn. And NOTE: This review will take aim at those who dislike the film to “fit in,” as opposed to those who legitimately have issue with it.
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Futurism