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
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In-Depth Article – Ryan Murphy
Two kids, three shows and a massive eight-figure deal: at home and work with the Power Showrunner behind 'American Horror Story' and 'Scream Queens’ as he reveals his own tortured history — and a future that includes a possible Gwyneth Paltrow musical. Ryan Murphy fits right in to the theme of the month with 3 … Continue reading In-Depth Article – Ryan Murphy
Friday Fun – Creating a Villain
"You want this, don't you? The hate is swelling in you now. Take your Jedi weapon. Use it. I am unarmed. Strike me down with it. Give in to your anger. With each passing moment you make yourself more my servant." When you're creating your villain, hopefully you find a way to come back to … Continue reading Friday Fun – Creating a Villain
Top 100 Horror Movies
October is a special time of the year, and Halloween marks the beginning of the Holiday season. Before we put on our stretchy pants for Thanksgiving, and gather around for ChristmaHanaKwanzakuh, we scare ourselves into the warm embrace of the Holidays. My theory is this is why people are so close over the Winter. Of … Continue reading Top 100 Horror Movies
Interview With Stephen King
To kick the month of October off, it seemed more than appropriate to share an in-depth interview with one of the most influential author's of modern horror, Stephen King. What drew Stephen King to Horror? Does he believe that evil exists? How has he dealt with his drug and alcohol addictions? What is his writing … Continue reading Interview With Stephen King
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
HAROLD RAMIS ON CHARACTER
"My characters aren't losers. They're rebels. They win by their refusal to play by everyone else's rules." Harold Ramis
AfterHours at theOffice
We're in the middle of one of those unpredictable times at theOffice when we are just FULL. The roster is at capacity. Which is great because theOffice kind of works best when it's full. There's this great energy in the room. All you hear is the sound of light tapping on computer keys and the trickle … Continue reading AfterHours at theOffice
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