The King’s Speech is a wonderful film with brilliantly drawn Power of Conscience and Power of Idealism characters in constant tension and conflict.
Continue readingThe Role of Persistence and Respect in Filmmaking
‘You’ve got to lend me your story; I will tell it and then hand it back to you.’ “
Continue readingJerry Seinfeld’s Writing Success Secret
Jerry Seinfeld shares the secret to great writing– comedic or otherwise.
Continue readingWhat is an American Film?
Howard Suber argues there is no such thing as an “American” film any more.
Continue readingThe Bachelor – The Power of Love
I am not particularly a fan of The Bachelor but I was struck by this article on the current season. It’s such an apt description of the Power of Love character. These Character Types are the ultimate seducers.
Continue readingOscar Nominated PDF Screenplays Here
#WritingAdviceWednesday – Raindance has posted the 2010 and 2011 Oscar-nominated screenplays for both original screenplay and adapted screenplay.
Continue readingA Bug’s Life & Revolution in the Middle East
I watched Pixar’s A Bug’s Life last night was struck by the similarities in the story to what is happening in Egypt and all around the Middle East. The film is powerful statement of “there are more of us than there are of them.”
Continue readingNew International MA Program in Screenwriting
With international co-productions so important in Hollywood, this international MA in Screenwriting is a way to make the overseas contacts that lead to success.
Continue readingBack to Basics Pitch & Writing Summary
Here’s a great “Back to Basics” summary of what you need to do in a pitch, in an outline and in the finished script.
Continue readingTHE OTHER WOMAN and Video on Demand
#ThinkpieceThursday – Eric Kohn gives an interesting take on the strengths and weakness of VOD
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