Okay class, today's lesson is a simple one. If you're having trouble writing scripts, it may simply be that you haven't read many or any at all. Reading books, and watching movies and TV shows can definitely help with story structure, but until you've read your fair share of scripts you won't likely have an … Continue reading Reading Is Writing
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In-Depth Interview – Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney
The Oscars are coming up, and what better way to celebrate the nominated writers than to feature them in our upcoming in-depth interview posts? Last week we had a post about the writer of "La La Land," Damien Chazelle. If you missed that make sure to check it out! This week's writers are Barry Jenkins and … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney
Upcoming Sci-Fi Films of 2017
I'm a huge fan of sci-fi movies, and this year is looking great so far. For me it all started with"Back to the Future." I'd wonder, "what's the world going to be like when you don't need roads?" That question had my mind running, and studying the theories of the near and distant future … Continue reading Upcoming Sci-Fi Films of 2017
In-Depth Interview – Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle has certainly come on to my radar this year. Over the past several years he has written and directed a couple of my favorites, "Whiplash," "10 Cloverfield Lane," and "La La Land." His characters and stories are wonderfully written, and his films have consistently kept me on the edge of my seat. … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Damien Chazelle
Video – Silence in Writing and Film
https://vimeo.com/178087108 We all may love witty dialogue and banter, but sometimes it's better to just shut up and remember that film is a visual medium. If applied correctly, a few moments of silence can enact emotion that pages of dialogue would just clutter up. In this video from Fandor, they explore powerful movie scenes and … Continue reading Video – Silence in Writing and Film
Jason Segel on Playing David Foster Wallace
An excerpt from the NY Times piece: Jason Segel Makes a Career U-Turn as David Foster Wallace in ‘The End of the Tour’: "To play Wallace, he [Jason Segel] said he worked to strip away any vanity or hint of pretense or self-satisfaction, and strived, moment by moment, to be as honest and empathetic as he … Continue reading Jason Segel on Playing David Foster Wallace
Her.
"Sometimes I think I have felt everything I'm ever gonna feel. And from here on out, I'm not gonna feel anything new. Just lesser versions of what I've already felt." From Spike Jonze's Her
