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So, you’re a creative sod who new-year’s resolved to create something this year? Good. Here’s what I want you to do. by Ingrid Elkner Write it down. On paper preferably, and if you’re on your phone/tablet/laptop right now and tree-skinless, email it to yourself. Write down your goal, this thing you want to make. Now … Read more
Story & Structure :: WTF With All These Screenwriting “Rules”? :: Movie Review – Paranormal Activity: 4 :: Amateur Friday – In The Flesh :: Screenplay Review – Holland, Michigan :: Screenplay Review – The Monuments Men Script Perfection :: Dangerous Game. :: Final Draft 9 Upgrade :: 6 Box-Office Takeaways From a Record Year … Read more
The last thing someone remembers when they finish watching a movie is the ending. It can make or break every moment of screen time that happened before. by Jamie Campbell Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for American Hustle, Titanic, and the Divergent Series. If you don’t know how these end and don’t wish to, … Read more
This week we conclude with part twelve in a twelve part series of JT Velikovsky’s doctoral thesis: “Understanding And Exploring The Relationship Between: Creativity; Theories Of Narratology; Screenwriting; And Narrative Fiction Feature Film-Making Practices.” By JT Velikovsky So – if you’re still here – thanks so much for reading –and I’d like to round out … Read more
Rumour has it that film star Lee Marvin was once so drunk after a night out that he had to buy one of those “Map of the Stars” they sell Hollywood tourists before he could find his way home. by Tim John I lost my own home in LA because I found the film business … Read more