by Curt Samlaska | Feb 3, 2026 | Short Film
I have created a short video highlighting the many Easter Eggs in my film, Forgiving Retribution. Movie Easter Eggs are hidden messages, jokes, or references filmmakers embed for observant viewers, ranging from subtle nods to other films (like R2-D2/C-3PO in...
by Curt Samlaska | Jan 17, 2026 | Short Film
My short film journey. I have been writing screenplays for years, along with two novels. I started back when I was in the military. Once I got married and had children my life naturally changed and my devotion to my family is unending. Once my girls got into...
by Curt Samlaska | Nov 9, 2025 | Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory cutaneous disease characterized by pruritus and generalized eczematous eruptions with frequent exacerbations and remissions. AD is associated with other atopic conditions such as food allergies, asthma, allergic...
by Curt Samlaska | Jul 24, 2025 | Actinic Keratosis
A long time ago…in a land far, far away, called Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, I was chief of the Dermatology clinic. We provided medical support not only for all branches of the military but also for veterans (VA). My backlog for VA patients was 6...
by Curt Samlaska | Jun 2, 2025 | Herpetic Whitlow
Herpetic Whitlow (HW) is a Herpes Simplex infection that involves the fingers, usually in children or health care workers. The lesions begin with tenderness and erythema, usually of the lateral nailfold or on the palmar regions. Deep-seated blisters develop within...
