Casablanca

Stories of Love and Loss

#TypesTuesday – Separated Lovers is a Power of Idealism Story

#ThinkpieceThursday – I Call “Bullshit” on Scott Rosenberg’s Essay

#ThinkpieceThursday – I call Bullshit on Scott Rosenberg’s Weinstein Essay

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Forgiveness in Volver and Casablanca

Forgiveness is at the heart of two powerful movie experiences.

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Melissa Rosenberg’s New Gig

Melissa Rosenberg, one of the most successful female writers in the business, has a new fantasy assignment. I’m looking forward to seeing how she revives a venerable old franchise.

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Everyone who has heard me speak or teach knows how fundamental vulnerability is to making a movie or television show memorable. The way an audience BONDS with a character is through scenes where the character is vulnerable. Here are some of my favorites– what are yours?

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