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30 Days of Screenplays, Day 29: “Gladiator”
Why 30 screenplays in 30 days?
The Coen Brothers and the Craft of Storytelling
My one-week online class begins Monday, December 5th.
Story Type: Heist Movies
In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…
Screenwriting 101: Jeffrey Boam
“Ultimately, plot is of little importance, more of a mechanical contrivance against which characters come to life. Plot tries to engage…
Page One: “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” (1992)
Screenplay by David Lynch & Robert Engels, based on the TV series by Mark Frost & David Lynch
30 Days of Screenplays, Day 28: “The King’s Speech”
Why 30 screenplays in 30 days?
Q&A: Alisha Brophy and Scott Miles
The screenwriting duo talks about their longstanding writers group along with tips on how to sustain a successful one.
Story Type: Gender Bender
In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…
On Writing
“I think there are very few rules that can’t be broken. I think there is only one that is very difficult to break. I have seen it broken…
Page One: “12 Monkeys” (1995)
Screenplay by David Webb Peoples & Janet Peoples, inspired by the film ‘La Jetée’ written by Chris Marker
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