Interview (Part 3): Sarah Jane Inwards (2017 Black List, Nicholl Winner) My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Jellyfish Summer”.
Script To Screen: “Dog Day Afternoon” Perhaps the most memorable scene from the 1975 movie Dog Day Afternoon, screenplay by Frank Pierson.
Reader Question: What to do when you feel out of touch with creative energy? “Be sure not to overlook an obvious consideration: Do you have a strong emotional connection to the story you’re writing?”
Interview (Part 2): Sarah Jane Inwards (2017 Black List, Nicholl Winner) My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Jellyfish Summer”.
Screenwriting 101: Geoff LaTulippe “Here’s the most important thing I’ve learned about rewriting: my job is to decide what notes I think are worth taking to heart and which I…
Daily Dialogue — February 20, 2018 “We gonna rob you. Then you can order your lunch or whatever the fuck else.”
Interview (Part 1): Sarah Jane Inwards (2017 Black List, Nicholl Winner) My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Jellyfish Summer”.
Daily Dialogue — February 19, 2018 Bill Foster: Why am I calling you by your first names? I don’t even know you. I still call my boss “Mister”, and I’ve been working for him…
Go Into The Story Script Reading & Analysis: “I, Tonya” The entire 6 part series delving into the critically acclaimed indie film.
Spec Script Deal: “Hustle” Universal Pictures acquires sports drama “Hustle” written by Taylor Materne. From Variety:
Video: 2018 DGA Feature Film Nominees Guillermo del Toro, Greta Gerwig, Martin McDonagh, Christopher Nolan, and Jordan Peele in a nearly 3-hour discussion.
Daily Dialogue — February 18, 2018 It’s 2:32am, and Mike decides to call Nikki, a girl he met just a few hours ago. Nikki’s machine picks up
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Script Analysis: “I, Tonya” — Part 6: Takeaways Read the script for the critically acclaimed indie film and analyze it all this week.
Saturday Hot Links Time for the 329th installment of Saturday Hot Links, your week’s essential reading about movies, TV, streaming, Hollywood, and other…
Daily Dialogue — February 17, 2018 At the urging of her workmates, Mary checks her answering machine messages.
