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Quote of the Day – Anton Chekov
I hear that one of the biggest rules in writing is "show, don't tell." Don't tell us "Jake has a crush on Jenny." Show us, "For the whole class period, Jake has been staring at Jenny from across the classroom. Every time she looks his way his heart leaps, he buries his head into his … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Anton Chekov
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
In-Depth Interview: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Fun fact: Before he was famous, Ben Affleck had a very difficult time giving out his last name on the phone. When he said, "Affleck," people on the other side of the line would hear, "Asslick." Jokes aside, the rest of what I found in this interview from 1997, was wonderful and entertaining. Ben Affleck … Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Friday Fun – Holiday Writing Humor
Happy Holidays to everyone! You know, even Santa edits his writing, but he likes to get it all down first. A lot of writers find it better to put all their thoughts down before starting the editing process. I happen to be one of them. Imagine if Santa put you on the Naughty List by … Continue reading Friday Fun – Holiday Writing Humor
In-Depth Interview – Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau is famous for being one of the few who have been truly successful at his multiple crafts. A triple threat in the film business, consisting of writing, acting, and directing. He started off trying to make an acting career for himself by making the cult classic, "Swingers." He created this movie to … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Jon Favreau
Friday Fun – Writing is Rewriting
Kermit... you know it's time to clean up that mess you call a "first draft." You'll have to rewrite a couple of times if you truly want to impress Miss Piggy. Find the parts of the script that truly speak to you, and they may speak to the rest of the world.
In-Depth Look – George Lucas
"Star Wars: Rogue One" is coming out tomorrow. I just wanted to throw a shout out to one of our writer's at theOffice, Chris Weitz, as I'm very excited to see the movie! With the upcoming release of "Star Wars: Rogue One," I decided to tribute this week's "In-Depth" article to George Lucas. Not only … Continue reading In-Depth Look – George Lucas
Top 50 Holiday Movies
It's that time of the year! Were you the soccer mom staring me off in "Toys 'R Us" earlier today? I saw the last Furby on the toy shelf first, and I was much faster, so it was mine... It's okay, I have something to make it all better. You made it out alive, which … Continue reading Top 50 Holiday Movies
In-Depth Interview – Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino said his 10th film will be his last, and as the count gets closer I wonder what he's got left up his sleeves. He's one of the reasons, I and many others, have studied film. He's a trendsetter, an amazing writer and director, and his characters are like none you'll see anywhere else. … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Quentin Tarantino
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