Steal This: Singin’ in the Rain & Theme
Singin’ in the Rain, one of the great musicals from Hollywood’s golden age, hides a smart and playful story under its technicolor exterior. Set during… Read More »Steal This: Singin’ in the Rain & Theme
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The Stages of the Internet Screenwriter
I’ve had the honor of being a moderator on the Screenwriters Network discord for over 2 years. I’ve lurked through other online writing communities even… Read More »The Stages of the Internet Screenwriter
Voice on the Page: The Babysitter
Voice gets discussed frequently in screenwriting circles. Tough to define, hard to cultivate, it can make the difference in a writer’s success. Related to but… Read More »Voice on the Page: The Babysitter
The Writer’s Brand
Everybody has an angle. The unique thing that they bring to the table. Some combination of who you are, the stories you tell, and how… Read More »The Writer’s Brand
Steal This: The Boys and Operational Theme
Coming off of last week’s post about Lovecraft Country, I’ve been circling back around to Operational Theme and how it works in guiding a show.… Read More »Steal This: The Boys and Operational Theme
Steal This: Witness for the Prosecution and Scene Work
Witness for the Prosecution, Billy Wilder’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s legal thriller stage play, remains a fun and engaging piece of popcorn entertainment over 60… Read More »Steal This: Witness for the Prosecution and Scene Work
Steal This Move: Buffaloed
The 2020 release Buffaloed, written by Brian Sacca, follows small-time hustler Peg. Played by Zoey Deutch, she’s hounded by debt collectors due to her fees… Read More »Steal This Move: Buffaloed
Steal This Move: Palm Springs
This year’s record Sundance sale belonged not to a serious Oscar contender but a Groundhog Day-riff starring ex-SNL golden boy Andy Sandberg. Palm Springs, by… Read More »Steal This Move: Palm Springs
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