On Screen Screens

The longer Your Humble Blogger lives in the general vicinity of Hollywood the more he realizes that The Industry is made up of many little niches that create a few jobs here, a few jobs there. And they add up, helping the local economy.

One such niche is creating fictional computer screens for movies, which was the subject of a National Public Radio story. This led to a discussion about runaway production and whether our cash-strapped state and local governments should give tax breaks or other incentives to entertainment businesses.