TV Writing: Interview with Tony Morphett

TV Writing, and more specifically Serialized TV has caught much attention lately. This is due to the success of such top-notch shows as “Breaking Bad”, “House of Cards” and “Borgen”.  I was lucky to get a chance to catch up with Tony Morphett. He created or co-created many Australian television series. Among his track record: Dynasty, Certain … Read more

Best of the Web 16 Feb

Story & Structure :: How to Write a Better Female Protagonist :: Screenplay Review – Under The Skin :: Screenplay Review – Transcendence :: Daily Dialogue – ‘Se7en’ :: WGAW’s “The Rewrite Stuff with Vince Gilligan” Script Perfection :: 3 Essential Tips for Writing Semi-Autobiographical Screenplays :: Writers Reveal Their Writing Process :: Writing Sucks … Read more

[Video]: Brick by Brick with LEGO’s Screenwriters

THE LEGO MOVIE (mandatorily written in all caps, on pain of death) cashed in on the mass anticipation surrounding its release and broke a record $69.1 million on its opening weekend, outstripping even Disney’s powerhouse Frozen ($67.4 million). Though one might question the authenticity of a movie designed to cash in still further on the … Read more