Best of the Web 7 Jul

Story & Structure :: The Origins and Formatting of Modern Screenplays :: 30 Days of Screenplays, Day 30: “Michael Clayton” :: Man of Steel Story Map Screenplay Analysis and Podcast :: Scene Of The Week: ‘The Godfather’ :: High Concept Hilarity :: Sequences and ‘Toy Story’ :: Fridays With Hitchcock :: Great Character: Erin Brockovich … Read more

Mini Review – A Gun in Each Hand

A Gun in Each Hand Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson  Despite the title, this is not an action film. It is a series of conversations between various men – none of the characters are named – suffering mid-life relationship crises. There’s humour, pathos and philosophy as the men shrug their shoulders, both metaphorically and … Read more

Logline it! – Black List 2012 – Week 22

Writing loglines is an essential skill for screenwriters, from early development through to the pitch. In this section, we review the loglines and short synopses of the screenplays that made it into the Blacklist 2012. Learn from the feedback and perfect your own loglining skills. by The Judges EX BOYFRIEND OF THE BRIDE “After he … Read more

[Video]: Chris Terrio on Argo

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An uncut conversation between screenwriter Chris Terrio (Argo, ) on reclusive contemplation, crippling debt, weathering the loneliness of writing and using desire to find one’s path. . If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great video on Screenwriting, let us know in the comments. … Read more