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Marie Therese Guirgis's avatar

Such a gorgeous piece. Made me cry. I hope you crowdfund your film- I will push it a lot!!!! Have a wonderful trio and Happy Anniversary to you and Marjorie, my favorite guest star.

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Doug Block's avatar

Many thanks, MT, and I'll pass along your kind words to my bride. And so so so appreciate your offer to help my crowdfunding efforts. I'm aiming to launch around Valentine's Day, and I've never done a campaign for any of my own films before. So your help will be invaluable!

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Marie Therese Guirgis's avatar

I’ve crated and overseen one a long time ago but I’m happy to discuss with you in advance and of course I will fully promote!!!! I think you have so many followers and admirers that this could be a very successful campaign!

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Doug Block's avatar

I meant by helping spread the word, not actually working on the campaign itself. Sheesh, that's REAL work!

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Marie Therese Guirgis's avatar

I knew what you meant!! And I’m offering to discuss w you and help you strategize. Sometimes you need an outsider’s input on how to sell your film and yourself bc it’s hard to pimp oneself out!

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Marie Therese Guirgis's avatar

Ha I didn’t mean fully work on it but I’m happy to discuss with you and strategize in advance for sure. Sometimes you need an outsider bc it’s hard to pimp oneself out!

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Marie Therese Guirgis's avatar

Sorry for double comments!

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Doug Block's avatar

It will make my comment numbers look better, so double comment away :)

Look forward to discussing more when I'm back from Paris. Lunch, perhaps? Again, many thanks. That my post made you cry is the best praise I can imagine.

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Scott Lacy's avatar

By pure happenstance, I watched all your films in chronological order. I learned quickly to lean in when Marjorie appeared. She's the conscience of your films, even if she appears only for a minute. Such an inspired decision to include her in "Home Page" and then to realize what she brings to any film you make. Anyway, congrats on your anniversary, Doug. If you're going to do a rerun, Paris is a damned fine choice. I'm so very eager to watch "Betty & Henri." Safe travels!

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Doug Block's avatar

Thanks, Scott, and many thanks for becoming a paid subscriber. Rushing to pack my bags so I need to keep this short, but I'm sure we'll talk more down the line.

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Hansen Lynda's avatar

I ♥️ this so, Doug!

Happy A to you and Marg!

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Doug Block's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Darianna Cardilli's avatar

Bon voyage! And Happy Anniversary. What a lovely tribute. The scene in the Musée D’Orsay reminds of a phrase by Antoine St. Exupery: “Love is not staring into each other’s eyes but looking outward in the same direction”.

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Doug Block's avatar

I love that phrase, Dirianna!

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Lance Kramer's avatar

This is a beautiful reflection. Thank you so much for sharing. I am very excited for both of you to have this trip together. It was lovely to see you at DOC NYC right before you set off! Best wishes.

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Doug Block's avatar

Thanks, Lance. Great to see the Kramer Bros, even if too briefly. Looking forward to seeing your newest doc and best of luck with getting it out widely.

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Scott Lacy's avatar

I love seeing two of my favorite filmmakers in the same thread. Hey Lance!

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Tim Horsburgh's avatar

A very beautiful celebration. Just the right amount of personal! Enjoy that exit row! And congratulations.

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Doug Block's avatar

Thanks so much, Tim. Have a great IDFA!

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Larry Wurzel's avatar

Have a great trip!

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Doug Block's avatar

Thanks, Larry. Talk soon!

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Simone Cassas's avatar

So beautifully written, Doug!! I wish you two a wonderful trip and a happy anniversary! I also wish that one day we will all watch this end scene you described on a big screen, it sounds incredibly romantic :)

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Doug Block's avatar

Thanks, Simone. It's funny, the second Marj said Paris I saw this scene in my head. Good luck with your edit and we'll talk soon. xo

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