by Paul Rose Jr | Jan 20, 2020 | Frustration, Leisure, Random Thought, Relationships
When did we get to the point that social media is, in fact, the opposite of social? Unless screaming, bullying, ad hominen attacks and demonizing your neighbors and friends is part of your social life, that is. We can’t even have a civilized conversation about...
by Paul Rose Jr | Apr 29, 2017 | Dreams, Frustration, Historical Note, Hollywood, Hollywood Story, Inspirational Quote, Music Video, Relationships
In the 1970’s Jonathan Cain was just a young man with a dream to make it in music. He moved from his family home in Chicago to Los Angeles, and started hustling. But as anyone in Hollywood can tell you, it was a struggle – to make ends meet, find a gig,...
by Paul Rose Jr | Apr 27, 2017 | Inspirational Quote, Love, Relationships
This post might seem slightly off topic for a blog about my quest for success in Hollywood, but it’s not really – I am a Christian, and my writing and acting are a part of my calling as a Believer. I am also of the (rather strongly held) opinion that part...
by Paul Rose Jr | Apr 26, 2017 | Acting, Film, Film Festival, Hollywood, Premiere, Relationships
I just found out that a film I played a very small part in will be playing Saturday, April 29th, at the Sunscreen Film Festival, which, of course is where I first made the decision in 2010 to move out to California and pursue my calling as a writer and actor. If...
by Paul Rose Jr | Apr 22, 2017 | Daily Update, Frustration, Relationships
A lot of folks pursuing a life and career in this business are worried that even one tiny failure will be the end of everything they’ve tried to accomplish. But that’s patently false. A Casting Director that I know often comments that the audition...
by Paul Rose Jr | Apr 17, 2017 | Acting, Audition, Callback, Casting Director, Commercial, Daily Update, Frustration, Hollywood, Relationships, Submissions
I was trying to put the Hollywood journey into perspective for a friend earlier today, so I checked out the various sites I submit on and did some rough math. In the just over 5 years I’ve been in Los Angeles, I have submitted for more than 6500 projects and...
