I've never understood why this business necessitates such ludicrous working hours;
why someone sitting in a cosy office (a modern day slave driver) with a calculator decides your fate, in order to maximise profit for the "boss."
We've even reached the stage where some people are "proud" to push these long hours, gushing to their peers over a beer how they slogged on their last shoot - for scant reward, I might add.

All kudos to the above protagonists who are bringing this unacceptable practice to the fore.

As far as I'm aware, Irix lenses are designed in Switzerland and manufactured in Korea.

Obdurate pride and hubris.
They offer a limp firmware update and think all will be well.
There needs to be a changing of the guard at Canon - soon.

As a youngster, I was always mesmerized by Lee Van Cleef.
Those close ups on his face, sucking on a cigar, shifty eyes...ready.
I never saw all the Westerns mentioned in the article, but those that
I did will forever be etched in my memory.

Well done! Guillermo is an absolute gem. It must have been very special when you realized how good he was. Good luck with the bigger project.

Everyone needs David Lynch in their lives!