Today is World AIDS Day. Luckily, AIDS is no longer a death sentence, but it is still a major problem throughout the world. It seems like the medical community is optimistic about finding a cure. It would be wonderful thing, and to raise awareness I'm dedicating today's quote of the day to Craig Borten, co-writer … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Craig Borten
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Quote of the Day – T. E. Lawrence
Believe it or not, the first time I heard this quote was in one my favorite video games, "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception." I still haven't seen "Lawrence of Arabia," which is where the quote came from, but I hear it's quite a classic. It sounds a little funny if you don't play video games, but … Continue reading Quote of the Day – T. E. Lawrence
Quote of the Day – Walt Disney
Disney, one of the biggest companies worldwide, inspires droves of people throughout the world. They recently acquired LucasArts (Star Wars) and Marvel Comics, expanding the universe in which they inspire people. It's almost unbelievable how much influence they have, and it all started with Mickey Mouse. One tiny idea. Think about it.
Quote of the Day – Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi has had a heavy influence on Horror, ever since his start with the "Evil Dead" series of films, which has now expanded as a TV series. He's also well known for "Drag Me to Hell," and the "Spider-Man" trilogy. Here's some insights he has about writing heroes: "When we read stories of heroes, … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Sam Raimi
Quote of the Day – Alex Garland
Alex Garland is most well known for writing "Dredd," "Sunshine," "28 Days Later," and most recently "Ex Machina." He's also a novelist, producer, and recently a director. He's got a great grip on Horror, whether it's a zombie apocalypse or a A.I. thriller. If you haven't seen his movies, or read his books, they're very … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Alex Garland
Quote of the Day – Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright, a brilliant writer and director, is most famous for the "Cornetto Trilogy." It's comprised of "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End." These films are equal parts Action, Comedy, and importantly for our theme of the month, Horror. Despite their completely separate settings, there are amazing connections made in each … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Edgar Wright
Quote of the Day – Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE, was an English film director, producer, and writer, and at times referred to as "The Master of Suspense." He pioneered many elements of the suspense and psychological thriller genres. He certainly had an impact on his audiences, and believed that if a movie was truly good, you could turn the … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Alfred Hitchcock
Quote of the Day – Aziz Ansari
"If you don’t write your own stuff no one is going to write it for you. The chances of someone wanting to take a blind shot for you… it’s not going to happen. No one would have ever have written Master of None for me. I had to do it myself." Here's another dedication to … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Aziz Ansari
Quote of the Day – Joss Whedon
Writing is all about reflection of self. Nobody wants to see the parts of you that they've all seen before. People crave originality, so dig deep inside and pull out that weird part of you you're always trying to hide at parties. Chances are, that's the stuff that will make your story great and will … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Joss Whedon
QUOTE OF THE DAY – ANNE LAMOTT
Don't look at a lackluster first draft as hopeless, look at it as the first step towards the version that you have in your head.
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