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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 4d

This Week on the Blog: Actress/Writer Susan Coyne on Building Slings & Arrows and the Joys of Collaboration.
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking

John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 7d

Nice write-up in the Star-Tribune today, promoting the book and the upcoming screening at The Heights Theater on November 17.
Heights Theater: heightstheater.com
Held Over Book: www.albertsbridgebooks.com#/held-over-h...
#booksky #BudCort #HeldOver #HaroldandMaude #Cultfilms

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 10d

The poem you're recalling is likely "Bears" by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, or more precisely, a poem from her adult collection that uses bears as a metaphor for aging love—though the exact title may vary.

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 12d

Hennepin County Libraries ordered five copies of the new book -- the books are being shipped today. And already four people are waiting to read it. I love libraries. #booksky #newbook #newbooks #cultfilm #HaroldandMaude

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 13d

On the latest episode of the podcast, The Cosmic Romantics Share Their Unconventional Journey into Magic and Matrimony … and the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.”
tinyurl.com/8tf85yh8
#Interviews #cozymystery #MYSTERY #audiobook

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 15d

Great conversation on the VAA Podcast about how "Harold and Maude" became a cult film because of its two-year stay at The Westgate Theater in Minneapolis (1972-1974).
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#BudCort #RuthGordon #HeldOver #CultFilm #HaroldandMaude #CultFilms

John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 17d

Podcast co-host Jim Cunningham delights and entertains on the latest episode of The Magic Word podcast.

www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsma...

937: Jim Cunningham - The Spirit of Eugene — The Magic Word

Jim Cunningham is the voice behind the Eli Marks Mystery Series, penned by John Gaspard. For many seasons, he was affiliated with both the Minneapolis Twins (baseball) and the Minneapolis Wild (hockey...

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 18d

This week on the blog, Rebecca Miller on writing, directing, and defying expectations with her low-budget classic feature, "Personal Velocity."
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 25d

THE END OF AN ERA
🌙 On its final night at the Westgate in 1974, Harold and Maude ended its legendary 115-week run with one last screening.
At 11:07 p.m., Harold strummed his banjo for the 1,957th time. (Excerpted from the new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater.") #booksky

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · 25d

This week on the blog: Director Amy Heckerling Talks "Fast Times," "Clueless," and Teen Movie Magic.
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 24

This week on the blog, Daniel Myrick on Lessons, Regrets, and the Legacy of The Blair Witch Project
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #booksky

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 22

On the latest episode of the podcast, Chapter Eighteen of “The Linking Rings” and A Few Minutes With… David Kaye – aka, Silly Billy.
tinyurl.com/35ybaxud
#Interviews #cozymystery #MYSTERY #audiobook #booksky

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 19

Had a great time talking with @markleslie.bsky.social about movies, books and even "Cheers" on his podcast this week.
markleslie.libsyn.com/ep-434-held-....
#booksky #HaroldandMaude

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 18

✊ When Harold & Maude hit its second anniversary at the Westgate Theater in Minneapolis, not everyone was celebrating. A group of Edina neighbors, frustrated by the film’s record-breaking 104-week run, staged a lighthearted protest outside the theater, calling for a new movie to take the marquee.

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 17

This Week on the Blog: "You’ve Got to Be Patient" – Bob Odenkirk Shares His Biggest Directing Lesson.
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 16

@richardosman1.bsky.social -- thanks so much for creating what I now call Osman's Law: Upon first meeting someone, never comment on the most obvious thing about them, as they have heard it one million times before. It should be a real law.

John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 16

Made a return trip to The Indy Author Podcast talking about the creation of the new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater." Thanks Matty!
#BookSky #HaroldandMaude #NewBooks
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Episode 305 - Writing for Passion, Not Platforms with John Gaspard — The Indy Author

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 10

Now available for pre-order in Paperback, Hardcover, and Deluxe Hardcover (with custom 'Harold and Maude' end papers).
tinyurl.com/new-boo
#Booksky #HaroldandMaude #Cultfilm #Cultfilms #BudCort #NewBook #RuthGordon #Movies

John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 10

Delighted to be a guest this week on the 'Wish I'd Known Then' podcast, talking about the writing and production of the new coffee table book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater."
#booksky #newbooks #podcasts #podcast #HaroldandMaude
wishidknownforwriters.com/284-2/

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 10

This week on the blog... Screenwriting Secrets from Neal Stevens: Why 'Scary on the Page' is More Than Just Jump Scares!
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking

John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 8

On the latest episode of the podcast, John Sturk shares how his diverse performance background enhances his magic. And the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.”
tinyurl.com/4nhyuutz
#Interviews #cozymystery #MYSTERY #audiobook #booksky

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 6

Seventeen-year-old Gina dreams of becoming a star ballerina, but behind the beauty lies fierce competition, betrayal, and mysterious dangers.

🎥 Watch the video below and grab your copy today: buy.bookfunnel.com/t3bfnnzzef

#Arabesque #BalletBook #YAfiction #Paris #mustreadbooks #booksky

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎬 "Harold and Maude" ran for 115 weeks at Minneapolis's Westgate Theater! The Westgate had become a "nursing home for misunderstood comedies" after successes with "Where's Poppa?" (36 weeks) and "The Twelve Chairs" (12 weeks).

#HaroldAndMaude #ClassicCinema #Minneapolis #TheWestgate

John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 3

This week on the blog, the one movie where Steven Soderbergh never felt rushed (and why that changed forever).
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking

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John Gaspard @johngaspard.bsky.social · Sep 1

The new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater" is now available for pre-order in 3 formats: Paperback, Hardcover, and Deluxe Hardcover.
www.albertsbridgebooks.com#/held-over-h...

#BookSky #CultFilm #HaroldandMaude #FilmHistory

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