https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzYxJV_rmE8 I grew up in middle-class Malibu. Many people think it's just the rich and the famous living there, but a lot of people that I went to school and grew up with were middle-class. There was a major fascination for me growing up there. I was so close, yet so far from the mega-rich. … Continue reading Jesse Armstrong On Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s94HmtQwX7o ALADDIN: What would you wish for? GENIE: Me? No one's ever asked me that before. Well, in my case, ah, forget it. ALADDIN: What? No, tell me. GENIE: Freedom. ALADDIN: You're a prisoner? GENIE: It's all part-and-parcel of the whole genie gig. Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space ALADDIN: Genie, that's terrible. GENIE: … Continue reading Character Analysis – Genie
For those of you who haven't seen Game of Thrones, it's a show filled with some of the most memorable moments in TV history. It's worth a watch, and whether or not you like the end you'll certainly enjoy the ride. Also, if you haven't seen it to the end, stop reading here. *Spoilers Ahead* This … Continue reading Remembering Game of Thrones
The clock is ticking with the imminent release of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum. I thought it would be fun to shoot straight back into what made the original so great. The world of this film was so fascinating, and well made, that it has inspired a full trilogy. We're talking about assassin vs. assassin, … Continue reading Derek Kolstad On Writing
https://youtu.be/rvP3dlIbwBU Smeagol: No! Not master. Gollum: Yes precious. First they cheat you, hurt you, LIE. Smeagol: Master's my friend!. Gollum: You don't have any friends, nobody likes you! Smeagol: I'm not listening, I'm not listening. Gollum: You're a liar and a thief. Smeagol: No! Gollum: Murderer. Smeagol: Go away! Gollum: Go away? Fun fact: I … Continue reading Character Analysis – Smeagol/Gollum
21 films! That's how many Marvel movies you'd need to watch to have a complete understanding of what's going to happen in this week's massive release, Avengers: Endgame. That's 2704 minutes or 60 hours of watching (I dare you to make it through in one sitting), and it's been 11 years in the making! The … Continue reading The End of an Era
I've been absent from posting for a while, admittedly longer than I'd like to have been. I love posting, but an important task was at hand. I was a preliminary judge for our annual Fellowship! I read through a lot of submissions, and there was a lot to like! I'm very excited to see how … Continue reading Using Script Coverage To Become A Better Writer
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Robert Rodriguez has no doubt created some amazing films. I just saw Alita: Battle Angel, his most recent film, and it's amazing. Did you know it's one of the first films that was filmed with 3D cameras since Avatar? If you still haven't seen it, make sure to watch in 3D. I think there were some corny moments, … Continue reading Robert Rodriguez On Writing
Having trouble writing the perfect log line? Lost or stuck in writing your story? I feel you. I'm sure we've all been there more often than we'd like to admit. These are problems many writers go through, and even the best are prone to them. I've developed a trick for dealing with writer's block. Lately, … Continue reading Writer’s Block, Log Lines, And Getting Lost
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