Grateful to have been included along side such great movies!
Best,
DME
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
THE SANDLOT IN GREAT CINEMA COMPANY!
Dear Reader,
Grateful to have been included along side such great movies!
Best,
DME
Grateful to have been included along side such great movies!
Best,
DME
Sunday, May 7, 2017
POSTS ABOUT THE NEW SCRIPT, "JUNIOR AMERICANS!
Dear Reader,
The overwhelming sentiment of 99% of the thousands and thousands of post comments about the new script JUNIOR AMERICANS (the new "The Sandlot" for a new generation...), by pal Corey Sean:
"They're crazy to not back this movie. It's been too long since we've seen a kid baseball classic come out!"
I agree!
Repost and find me on TWITTER, and FB... your help will make it happen!
Cheers,
DME
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
NEW SPEC SCRIPT ANNOUNCEMENT WENT A LITTLE VIRAL OVERNIGHT...
DEAR READER,
Here's a few links to articles that hit the net overnight after yesterday's new script announcement about JUNIOR AMERICANS. You can read about the story on the blog post below.
Here's a few links to articles that hit the net overnight after yesterday's new script announcement about JUNIOR AMERICANS. You can read about the story on the blog post below.
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DME
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
NEW SCREENPLAY, "JUNIOR AMERICANS!"
TITLE PAGE OF OUR NEW SCRIPT, "JUNIOR AMERICANS!"
The next "THE SANDLOT" for a new generation. Based on a true story about the first, last and only time a National American Little League team was coached by kids the same age as the players - 14 year-olds. Set against the background of American Little League baseball, it’s a story about the power of friendship and the stresses, worries, difficulties and hard decisions that taking your first steps into the grown-up world put on that friendship.
Oh, and it's funny as hell too.
Thanks for reading and check back soon. And please sign up to follow - sign up button is in the right hand column.
Best Regards,
DME
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
SNEAKING INTO "THE SANDLOT" WITH DAVID MICKEY EVANS
THE MOVIE SNEAK
DEAR READER,
Give a listen to a great new interview I did with The Movie Sneak with Craig Jamison and Jim Delaney.
"One of the best interviews I have done in recent years, especially owing to the informed, well researched and exceptionally well thought out - astute - lengthy intro by hosts Craig Jamison and Jim Delaney. Grateful to have been mentioned int he same sentence as Jung and Truffaut. Two ways to listen: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/themoviesneakpodcast/2016/01/27/sneaking-into-the-sandlot-with-david-mickey-evans(The BlogTalkRadio page also features a nifty mini "multi-media" loop of 25 images) and http://www.art19.com/shows/movie-sneak/episodes/35b0e125-8640-4c54-ac99-33ef384225fa
Thanks for reading and check back soon.
Best,
DME
Thursday, December 4, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: THIS WEEK'S "THE SANDLOT" FAN-ART WINNER!!!
David Mickey Evans' Blog: THIS WEEK'S "THE SANDLOT" FAN-ART WINNER!!!: THANKS TO 8 YEAR-OLD LAUREN FROM NEW YORK FOR THIS GREAT SANDLOT ARTWORK! Dear Reader, I get a lot of drawings, paintings, and Fan ...
THIS WEEK'S "THE SANDLOT" FAN-ART WINNER!!!
THANKS TO 8 YEAR-OLD LAUREN FROM NEW YORK FOR THIS GREAT SANDLOT ARTWORK!
Dear Reader,
I get a lot of drawings, paintings, and Fan Artwork from The Sandlot fans all the time, but this one is one of the best. Check it out below, Lauren really knows the movie, and she's perfectly captured all the best moments in a great picture. Thanks Lauren!
Best,
DME
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| The Sandlot Fan-Art Drawing by Lauren from New York |
Monday, October 20, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: GREAT INTERVIEW I DID WITH BRIAN ZEMRAK ON "ONSCRE...
David Mickey Evans' Blog: GREAT INTERVIEW I DID WITH BRIAN ZEMRAK ON "ONSCRE...: PODCAST INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA ON "ONSCREEN & BEYOND" WITH BRIAN ZEMRAK Dear Reader, Here's a great...
GREAT INTERVIEW I DID WITH BRIAN ZEMRAK ON "ONSCREEN & BEYOND" ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA...
PODCAST INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA ON "ONSCREEN & BEYOND" WITH BRIAN ZEMRAK
Dear Reader,
Here's a great interview I did with Brian Zemrak on "Onscreen & Beyond," the #1 podcast for all things movies and entertainment! Give it a listen. I hope you like it.
You can also listen to the podcast interview on the Flying Wagon Books website:
You can also purchase THE KING OF PACOIMA from the website. Please do, and please sign up to follow if you haven't already!
Best,
DME
Saturday, October 18, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: GREAT INTERVIEW I DID WITH BOB HARRIS ON KFGO THE ...
David Mickey Evans' Blog: GREAT INTERVIEW I DID WITH BOB HARRIS ON KFGO THE ...: PODCAST INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA ON KFGO THE MIGHTY 790 AM IN FARGO DEAR READER, Here's a terrific interview I did...
GREAT INTERVIEW I DID WITH BOB HARRIS ON KFGO THE MIGHTY 790 AM IN FARGO ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA
PODCAST INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA ON KFGO THE MIGHTY 790 AM IN FARGO
DEAR READER,
Here's a terrific interview I did recently about The King of Pacoima. Give it a listen. Hope you like it.
You can also listen to the podcast on the Flying Wagon Books Website:
Thanks as always,
DME
Friday, October 17, 2014
ANOTHER 5-STAR REVIEW ON AMAZON.COM FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!
LATEST AMAZON READER REVIEW FOR
THE KING OF PACOIMA!
5 Stars by Mark Garner,
"The love and devotion between the brothers is indomitable..."
Dear Reader,
As I was preparing this morning for a talk I'm giving to a large group of 6th graders at Presbyterian Day School in Memphis, Tennessee during which I'll be talking about friendship, loyalty and forgiveness (using The Sandlot and The King of Pacoima as references) - I'm appearing via SKYPE - I checked The King of Pacoima's Amazon page and was very grateful to find the following 5-Star review. The reader got caught up in the pace of the story as it accelerates near the end:
"Powerful and heartwarming. The love and devotion between the brothers is indomitable. In order to survive in a threatening environment and dealing with many grievous situations, the boys concoct a spartan plan that will free both of them from the perverse grip of The King. My imagination ran wild, my heart beat faster as though I were caught in the valiant effort to help them escape!"
Here are links to buy THE KING OF PACOIMA, I would love to get the book into the hands of every 4th through 12th grader in the world. And everyone else for that matter, anyone and everyone that ever had a childhood - good, bad or indifferent. So please read the book, and if you think it has something valuable to say, pass it along and let people know about it.
Thanks for reading, and check back soon. And sign up to FOLLOW if you already have not.
Best as always,
DME
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: MORE PRAISE FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!
David Mickey Evans' Blog: MORE PRAISE FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!: ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW ON AMAZON... 5-Stars, by Holly Green, " Certain passages brought tears to my eyes, but most of them brought sm...
MORE PRAISE FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!
ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW ON AMAZON...
5-Stars, by Holly Green, "Certain passages brought tears to my eyes, but most of them brought smiles..."
Dear Reader,
I woke up this morning, and as I was having my coffee and checking over all my social media, news and net feeds, my blog and website, I did what I usually do, and that's leave checking the Amazon pages for THE KING OF PACOIMA to the end.
This morning did not disappoint.
Here's another 5 star review from a reader on Amazon.com.
"By Holly Green on October 8, 2014
Format: Paperback
It is hard to explain what I love about this story so much because it is so near to my heart and so personal. I will try to leave a short review here about some things you should know. Why I think you should read this book.
This is not just a book, it's a time machine to the past. Reader's born in the late 50's or early 60's will be transported back to their own childhood's and remember the good times and the things from the past that entire generation will wholeheartedly agree was "just better back then." 5 cent candy and comic books, using your imagination in play as you explored the whole community like all of it was your own backyard, not being shut away inside all day playing a video game. Reader's born later will get to live in that era of American History for a little while, starting with the very first chapter as you take a road trip across America in a 1961 Plymouth Valiant. Evans has always had a talent for resurrecting our childhood days for us and reminding us of things we have forgotten. This is why "The Sandlot" is and will forever be a classic film. So anyone reading this book is in for a delight as you essentially get to be a child again and tag along with Mike and his little brother Bobby through all their expeditions.
Other reviews have said, and will say, that this story is really about child abuse. Well yes and no. There is an ever present threat through out the novel, known to the reader only as "The King." The boys fear of him is so palpable in the writing that you forget for a moment you are not a 10 year old child. You can feel the feeling of hopelessness right down to your core. But Evans does not focus on the abuse and avoids graphic description of violence. Instead the narrative sticks to what it is like to be in a child's mind, focusing on things that little boys care deeply about: bullies, dogs, exploring, comic books, and of course, a red wagon radio flyer. That the boys fear The King so pervasively in all aspects of their lives through out the story is all you need to know to convince you this man is a threat.
"So it is, but it is not, about child abuse is what you're saying?" you may be asking. Yes, this is not your average story about child abuse written by and for adults filled with terrifying violence that will make you nauseated and depressed. This probably one of the few books written from the point of view of a child. The narrative is all from the point of view of a child's mind and reminds us how resilient children can become when faced with terrible situations they have no control over. There is a message of hope in this story. When faced with a threat, we have two options: fight or flight. If you're too small and powerless to fight, what then remains your option? Flight. And that is the actual theme of the story, it is not a story about being destroyed. It is an inspiring story about triumphing over an evil doer and insurmountable odds, about sacrifice and love.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and recommend it to everyone. The narrative is a comforting flow as if listening to an old friend telling you a story from the past. The boys emotions of joy, discovery, excitement and fear are so vivid and poignant. Certain passages brought tears to my eyes, but most of them brought smiles. Enjoy!"
Format: Paperback
It is hard to explain what I love about this story so much because it is so near to my heart and so personal. I will try to leave a short review here about some things you should know. Why I think you should read this book.
This is not just a book, it's a time machine to the past. Reader's born in the late 50's or early 60's will be transported back to their own childhood's and remember the good times and the things from the past that entire generation will wholeheartedly agree was "just better back then." 5 cent candy and comic books, using your imagination in play as you explored the whole community like all of it was your own backyard, not being shut away inside all day playing a video game. Reader's born later will get to live in that era of American History for a little while, starting with the very first chapter as you take a road trip across America in a 1961 Plymouth Valiant. Evans has always had a talent for resurrecting our childhood days for us and reminding us of things we have forgotten. This is why "The Sandlot" is and will forever be a classic film. So anyone reading this book is in for a delight as you essentially get to be a child again and tag along with Mike and his little brother Bobby through all their expeditions.
Other reviews have said, and will say, that this story is really about child abuse. Well yes and no. There is an ever present threat through out the novel, known to the reader only as "The King." The boys fear of him is so palpable in the writing that you forget for a moment you are not a 10 year old child. You can feel the feeling of hopelessness right down to your core. But Evans does not focus on the abuse and avoids graphic description of violence. Instead the narrative sticks to what it is like to be in a child's mind, focusing on things that little boys care deeply about: bullies, dogs, exploring, comic books, and of course, a red wagon radio flyer. That the boys fear The King so pervasively in all aspects of their lives through out the story is all you need to know to convince you this man is a threat.
"So it is, but it is not, about child abuse is what you're saying?" you may be asking. Yes, this is not your average story about child abuse written by and for adults filled with terrifying violence that will make you nauseated and depressed. This probably one of the few books written from the point of view of a child. The narrative is all from the point of view of a child's mind and reminds us how resilient children can become when faced with terrible situations they have no control over. There is a message of hope in this story. When faced with a threat, we have two options: fight or flight. If you're too small and powerless to fight, what then remains your option? Flight. And that is the actual theme of the story, it is not a story about being destroyed. It is an inspiring story about triumphing over an evil doer and insurmountable odds, about sacrifice and love.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and recommend it to everyone. The narrative is a comforting flow as if listening to an old friend telling you a story from the past. The boys emotions of joy, discovery, excitement and fear are so vivid and poignant. Certain passages brought tears to my eyes, but most of them brought smiles. Enjoy!"
Thanks for reading and check back soon! And please sign up to follow!
Best as always,
DME
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!
David Mickey Evans' Blog: ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!: ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA ON AMAZON... Dear Reader, It is particularly satisfying when someone not only likes t...
ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA!
ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW FOR THE KING OF PACOIMA ON AMAZON...
Dear Reader,
It is particularly satisfying when someone not only likes the book, but really understands the relationship between the story (writing), the layout, the cover image, and the images in the book, and how they all interconnect and inform the feeling of the piece.
The Kindle eBook Version and the Paperback are now linked on the same page on Amazon.
"5.0 out of 5 stars October 7, 2014
By Josephine Smithyman (Inverness, Scotland, GB)
This review is from: The King of Pacoima (Paperback)
In The King of Pacoima, David Mickey Evans, with a deceptively easy flow and rhythm captures the innocence and pain of a childhood. This profoundly touching book will resonate with everyone who grew up. And especially those who grew up not only with the fear of "bad things" in the outside world, but the even greater terror within what should have been the safe sanctuary of home. Two little boys, brothers, trapped in a home with the "King", the stepfather who dominated cruelly their young lives, create an imaginary world and plan their ultimate escape. The photos and illustrations depict a suburban 'sixties family; smiling, on road trips, holidays, beloved dogs. And then there are the captions: "Mom. Doing her best", "First Trip to the Emergency Room" and the bewildered, child's eyes in "In trouble again without Knowing Why" that reveal the dark reality. It's a miracle that any child survives and overcomes the emotional and/or physical abuse and neglect they suffer at the hands of adults, but many do; the sinister, rumbling threat, encapsulated in the sound of jazz for these children, was still not powerful enough to extinguish their warmth and capacity to love. For adults and readers from fourteen years of age this book will become a treasured classic, a great acquisition for all high school libraries."
Thanks for reading and check back soon.
DME
Monday, October 6, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: FLYINGWAGONBOOKS.COM
David Mickey Evans' Blog: FLYINGWAGONBOOKS.COM: The new FLYING WAGON BOOKS website is now LIVE! Dear Reader, My new website for FLYING WAGON BOOKS is now LIVE! I'm still addi...
FLYINGWAGONBOOKS.COM
The new FLYING WAGON BOOKS website is now LIVE!
Dear Reader,
My new website for FLYING WAGON BOOKS is now LIVE! I'm still adding content, but I think you'll already find some great things on there. You can buy THE KING OF PACOIMA, read a new review of the book, and view galleries of all the artwork in the book so far...
I'll be adding tons more content today and from here on out, including a blog dedicated to my readers and the books I love... Here's the links to buy THE KING OF PACOIMA, again:
Please visit the site and sign up to follow it, and this blog if you already haven't.
Thanks, and check back soon!
DME
Saturday, October 4, 2014
David Mickey Evans' Blog: FIRST RADIO INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA, a...
David Mickey Evans' Blog: FIRST RADIO INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA, a...: RADIO INTERVIEW WITH DME ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA ON FRIDAY 10/3/2014 KAHI 950AM Sacramento, CA Dear Reader, Here's a link t...
FIRST RADIO INTERVIEW ABOUT THE KING OF PACOIMA, and other stuff...
RADIO INTERVIEW WITH DME ABOUT
THE KING OF PACOIMA
ON FRIDAY 10/3/2014
KAHI 950AM Sacramento, CA
Dear Reader,
Here's a link to the first radio interview for THE KING OF PACOIMA I did on KAHI 950AM Sacramento, California (The Popoff Show), with host Mary Jane Popp and Entertainment Host Derek Zemrak.
I hesitate to post this because after listening to it, I'm mortified to admit that I repeat the dread phrases "sort of..." "ya know..." and the inexcusable "ah... ah..." so many times it's pathetic.... nonetheless, there's some interesting stuff here.
And once again, here are the links to buy the book:
Thanks again for reading and check back soon. Also, I'm working on the website for FLYINGWAGONBOOKS.COM and it should be live in a few days. I've put lots of very cool TKOP stuff on there including galleries to THE ART OF THE KING OF PACOIMA. I'll update in a post when it is LIVE.
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Best,
DME
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