Best of the Web 9 Sep

Story & Structure :: When we go to the Movies we want to be Moved (Emotionally) :: Action is more than just Gunfights and Car Chases :: The Town: A Master Class in Screenwriting :: Script Review: Dogs Of Babel :: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Beat Sheet Script Perfection :: Premature Word Ejaculation … Read more

Five Shows that are Revolutionizing Television

Not too long ago, television seemed like a less-than-desirable alternative to films. If you couldn’t find any good movies in theaters, you’d resort to flipping through vapid networks to see which shows were playing. by Angelita Williams Although there is still a prominent amount of fluffy television shows airing, many networks have adapted new and … Read more

Best of the Web 5 Aug

Story & Structure :: Film Review – The Dark Knight Rises :: Opaque Heros: They Don’t Have to be Likable, But Make Them Relatable :: Real Conflict Script Perfection :: LEGOs Explain 12 Rules For Pixar Story-Telling :: Screenplay Advice – We Can Do Better :: Great Character: Marty McFly (“Back to the Future”) :: … Read more

Best of the Web 29 Jul

Story & Structure :: 10 Deadly Sins of Screenwriting :: WTF Is Voice? …And Why You Should Stop Obsessing About It :: Tuesdays with Tom Benedek: “Subplots With Benefits” Script Perfection :: The Grammar of TV and Film :: Tchaikovsky on Work Ethic vs. Inspiration :: 10 Drama Scripts You Must Analyze :: Ask Charles … Read more

[Video]: Breaking Bad’s Vince Gilligan talks about pitching the series

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Okay I admit I was going to stop this Breaking Bad thing. Well, too Bad. Here I am again with a piece that will inspire some of you. If you thought you have to be naturally charismatic to pitch successfully, have a look at Vince Gilligan. Says Gilligan: “I don’t think I was boring these … Read more