Sex At Sixty In Wall-E [Robot Sex In Space]

1) I watched it again with my son today, 2) Jamie our regular video guy is out of town and 3) this little article was scheduled for June 22, 2022 (WTF?). So I thought let’s run it tonight in stead. by Karel Segers My unconditional love for Pixar kicked in when I realised I had … Read more

Script not getting read? We know why …

I am a literary manager, which is much like an agent. My job is to read screenplays, mostly by my clients, who are experienced and produced writers of both film and television, and help develop them to the best of our ability to get sold and made. by Jenny Frankfurt For some of course, this is … Read more

Best of the Web 1 Jul

Story & Structure :: What Should Be Going On by Act 3? :: Lessons From Bad Movies :: Draw Emotions into Black Comedy :: Script Tip: Direct Conflict :: Preaching :: Brave Shows How to Create a Brand New Fairy Tale from Scratch :: Podcast: Charlie Kaufman, Screenwriting Lecture at BAFTA :: Pilot Sneak Peeks: … Read more

Mini-review – Not Suitable For Children

Not suitable for children Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson   I know it’s just me, but when I look at Ryan Kwanten, I think of a potato. Same thing with Ryan Reynolds. But hey, potatoes are so hot right now. Here Ryan K plays young and wild Jonah, who makes a somewhat implausible living … Read more

[Video]: Advice for Screenwriters

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‘Read a lot of books, and watch a lot of movies.’ ‘Don’t write what you know.’ ‘It’s like advising someone on how to ride a bicycle: eventually you have to get up on the seats and pedal.’ The final Academy Series video on Screenwriting, the venerable panel give aspiring screenwriters both barrels. The full series … Read more