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
Tag: Screenwriting
Friday Fun – Finding the Time
Oh man, it's even worse for me... I like using Instagram and we all know a picture is worth a thousand words. Ha!
Quote of the Day – Craig Borten
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
In-Depth Interview – Charlie Brooker
In recent years, Charlie Brooker has been responsible for creating one of my favorite shows, "Black Mirror". Each episode is a stand-alone story with a different cast, much like "The Twilight Zone." Every episode deals with technology in some facet, meaning many of the episodes are in the not so distant future, but a few … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Charlie Brooker
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 – 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
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
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.
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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