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[THREE CENTS] Sounds Like… A Different Band Entirely
A few months ago I was listening to the radio and heard a new song I was sure was by the Arctic Monkeys, or at the very least a solo tune by the lead singer of the Arctic Monkeys. Turns … Continue reading
[THREE CENTS] What Now?
If there ever was a point where a question felt most appropriate, it’s today. What now? Not where are you going to find toilet paper, or how best to hide from your children, or whether you’re more of a “summer” … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, THREE CENTS
Tagged ideas, Pandemic, R.E.M., Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Writer, Writing
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[THREE CENTS] Thanks for “Nothing”
Pursuing a career as a working screenwriter is challenging at best. And maintaining an existing one is no walk in the park either. More like a walk through broken glass (while also eating it). There can be days – years … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, Industry, THREE CENTS
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[THREE CENTS] The 10 Day Movie Challenge
So if you have the internet, you’ve probably seen this “challenge” over the past few months (years?) on Facebook. Maybe participated yourself. I was twice “nominated” (thanks Charlie Unger and Tim Bogart), but hadn’t taken the bait. Yet. The task … Continue reading
[THREE CENTS] The Coffee Conundrum and How to Fix it
I enjoy coffee. Like a lot of people (the ones I can relate to, anyway), I need coffee to remain upright, or a reasonable facsimile thereof. I also enjoy breakfast. Probably too much. Highlights of my weekend are Saturday and … Continue reading
[THREE CENTS] Responsibility to Your Audience
As writers, most of us work to create scripts with compelling stories, three-dimensional characters, and authentic-sounding dialogue. But what else should be on our checklist? After all, screenplays – and the resulting movies, television, and web content – aren’t designed … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, THREE CENTS
Tagged Advice, Audience, Industry, Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Writer, Writing
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[THREE CENTS] Owning Star Wars
There might be a spoiler or two in here, but seriously – if you haven’t seen The Last Jedi by now, I have to think you don’t really care. So let’s get on with it… When I first saw Star Wars as … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, THREE CENTS
Tagged George Lucas, Lucasfilm, Movie Franchise, Star Wars, The Last Jedi
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[THREE CENTS] But Does It Hold Up?
Back in college, I started compiling a list of my favorite movies. I was in film school, so watching, studying, and (over) analyzing movies was a considerably large part of my life. I’ve been much less active in filling out … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, THREE CENTS
Tagged Buckaroo Banzai, Favorite Movie List, Summer School
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[THREE CENTS] The Most Important Thing
A few weeks ago I found out that a guy I went to high school with had taken his own life. Needless to say, it’s horrible. I feel terrible for him, his family, everyone in his life. I wasn’t friends with … Continue reading
Posted in THREE CENTS
Tagged Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, Screenwriting, Suicide Prevention Hotline
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[THREE CENTS] Strange Brew
I’ll be writing this post under the assumption that you’ve seen Marvel’s Doctor Strange. If you haven’t, well, SPOILER ALERT: I’ll be spoiling it. (and maybe spoiling watching movies in general) After many years in a lifetime of film, television, … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, THREE CENTS
Tagged Dark City, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Review, Screenwriting, Stan Lee
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