“I force myself to contradict myself in order to avoid conforming to my own taste.” ― Marcel Duchamp Hello, everyone. My name is Joe and I will be posting along with Wade on this blog. I am a non-fiction television producer and creative writer who uses The Office. QOTD, in case you are wondering, stands … Continue reading QOTD
Category: Writing Inspiration
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"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Pablo Picasso
Los Angeles Film Festival
I love this festival. There's always something great to see at LAFF from Hollywood blockbusters to little known gems you can't find anywhere else. It's going on through the 24th. Check it out. Here's a list of their FREE screenings: http://www.lafilmfest.com/program-info/community-screenings/ And this handy link that tells you what's happening at the festival today. Great for an impromptu movie night: http://www.lafilmfest.com/today-at-the-festival/
One of the best
Charlie Kaufman on writing and his '08 film "Synecdoche, NY".
We’re puttin’ on a show
8 at FranKo's is a night of 8 original one-act comedies written and performed by the members of Safehouse, the weekly workshop that takes place here at theOffice on Monday nights. All of the proceeds will benefit theOffice. Safehouse is a group of crazy talented Hollywood writers who have written screenplays like The Bourne Identity, Fight Club, Cold Case and more. It's … Continue reading We’re puttin’ on a show
Annie Walker (Kirsten Wiig) in “Bridesmaids”: Protagonist identification
Great article on Wiig's character in Bridesmaids via GoIntoTheStory. Check it out here: Annie Walker (Kirsten Wiig) in “Bridesmaids”: Protagonist identification.
Nick Kazan’s pearls of wisdom
This is one of my favorite interviews in this series. Kazan (At Close Range, Reversal of Fortune) has a real grasp on the inner workings of the writer. Here he talks about how he started writing and his process. One of my favorite quotes: "I have learned through making mistakes over and over again that … Continue reading Nick Kazan’s pearls of wisdom
Member News
Special shout out to member Noah Oppenheim who is working on the WAR GAMES remake. I'm not always a fan of these Hollywood redo's but so much has changed in the world of technology and global politics that this seems ripe for some clever reimagining. Kudos Noah! Hollywood Reporter article here. Also, member Rob Wright just … Continue reading Member News
Paul Attanasio Clip
A brilliant, short clip from The Dialogue interview with Paul Attanasio (Quiz Show, Donnie Brasco, The Sum Of All Fears) where he talks about among other things the writer's role in Hollywood. "You have an intention going in but what ends up being alive on the film is always different. That's the idea. Otherwise people … Continue reading Paul Attanasio Clip
WORK HABITS: An explanatory essay in which Katie Arnoldi tackles the questions of Where and Why.
KATIE ARNOLDI has published three novels. The first, Chemical Pink, was a national bestseller. Her second novel The Wentworths squeeked onto the L.A. Times bestseller list as did her most recent book, Point Dume, which was published in May 2010 and released in paperback on 4-20 2011. Katie was the 1992 Southern California Bodybuilding Champion. She … Continue reading WORK HABITS: An explanatory essay in which Katie Arnoldi tackles the questions of Where and Why.
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