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Meeting an Agent
Bitter Much?
This short vid tickled me…
Keep writing everybody wherever you are…
via RolandD
Maybe now is a good time to share Ted Hope’s 10 Things To Do Before You Submit A Script.
#1) Cut at least another 10% of the script. Even when you think you are finished, there’s always another 10% that can come out.
#2) Clarify what [...]
letters to dead people
A wonderful little thought experiment.
Thanks Celine for creating these and 5OH7 for leading me to them.
Note: Below are a few of the ones I liked, please visit here to see the rest.
EditQuette
Editquette Rule #12
If you’re going to suggest moving something a specific number of frames or ticks or percentages… have a knowledge of what it is your actually asking.
If you ask me, “Hey! I think we should move that 2 and a half frames…”
Here’s what I’m thinking:
A – There [...]
Editor Karen Schmeer Struck Down
This was the tweet from Director Errol Morris as he broke the news of the death of his editor Karen Schmeer (“The Fog of War”, “Fast, Cheap and Out of Control”).
SENSELESS TRAGEDY: My beloved editor Karen Schmeer was killed last night by a car used in the robbery of a drugstore.
She was [...]
Democracy in Action
So… It’s my blog and I’ll post what I want to…
I was happy to finally see BOTH sides (lead by President Obama) engaged in a real debate about the issues during the House Republican Retreat in Baltimore this past Friday.
If you didn’t get a chance to catch the televised meeting between the GOP [...]
Ethos
Ethos
Pronunciation: \ˈē-ˌthäs\
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek ēthos
Definition: The distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution.
Frank Chimero is a designer and illustrator who I’ve posted about before here who I’d like to mention again. On his website he dedicates a page to what he calls “Ethos”. [...]
Buried Alive in Haiti – Video
A message for her husband:
“Even if I die. I love you so much. Don’t forget it.”
The images and stories coming from Haiti have been everywhere lately, particularly the social and political commentary. I’m not going to add anything here.
If you’re curious about the history of the nation then [...]
A Jay-Z and The Kinks Writing Break
Arrrghhhh!!!
OK. Rewriting is an art all on it’s own… and I’m deep in it. Barely. So I thought I’d offer a remedy for when your brain is bubbling over with themes, characters and tired of reaching for emotional pitch…
Turn up the volume on your computer… high.
Stand up.
And then click [...]
Calvin & Hobbes
Here’s what is probably my (and your) favorite comic strip of all time. Calvin & Hobbes created by Bill Watterson. This guy was a wonderfully storyteller and visual artist. Thanks Bill.
I came across a small plastic bag of these I used to collect when I was a kid. And since my [...]
Kolo Barst – Achiki
This is my latest “writing song” from the musician Kolo Barst called “Achiki” take a listen:
“Achiki by Kolo Barst
Here’s a blurb about him from his MySpace Page:
“Since 2004, Barst Kolo has become one of the biggest selling artists in Martinique, with his first album “So Lot Bo”. As an activist artist his [...]
The Death of Method Acting
I actually meant to post this insightful article from David Thomson and the Wall Street Journal a few weeks ago. I’m not sure I agree with everything he says but it’s an interesting look into how life and our perception of it shifts how actors actually present their work.
Art reflects or interprets life and [...]
Spot the Superhero
These are kind of like Where’s Waldo for superhero’s. Cool, no? Via Agan Harahap’s photostream.
Thanks Tambay for posting.
Really Really Useful Screenwriting Advice
Burn it down
You wouldn’t splash gasoline on the walls of your home, then toss a few matches while strolling out the door. In real life, this kind of willful destruction is criminal.
In fiction, it’s crucial.
As the writer, you need to burn down houses. You need to push characters out of their safe places into the [...]
Don’t Think Twice
Two of my favorites.
Nick Drake performing Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s all Right”.
It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It don’t matter, anyhow
An’ it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If you don’t know by now
When your rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window and I’ll be [...]
The Tide Rolls
Alabama defeats Texas, rolls to first national title since 1992.
1. I was born and raised in the great state of Alabama.
2. I’m a proud graduate of the University of Alabama.
3. The team had an outstanding season. Thanks fellas, we’re all proud of you.
It’s great… to be… from Alabama.
Imaginary TV Posters
Created out of a love for posters, modernism and television, there wasn’t a client out there to commission such a job so Austrian designer Albert Exergian wrote his own brief and created this self initiated series of posters throwing all of the above inspirations into the creative melting pot.
These may be purchased @ Blanka
Via Exegian
New Indie Rules
We are on the verge of a new film culture and infrastructure, driven by both the creators and the audiences. We must accept that being a filmmaker means taking responsibility for our films all the way through the process. Building the new infrastructure is the first step towards real media independence. —Ted Hope
Ted Hope [...]
Amy Tan On Creativity
Here’s a TED talks video where novelist Amy Tan digs deep into the creative process, looking for hints of how hers evolved.
Take a look.
Goin’ to Acapulco
Here’s a quick video of a sequence from “I’m Not There” which moved the hell out of me. It’s a narrative imagining of the “essence” of Bob Dylan. The director used several characters portraying various personas and inspirations from Dylan’s life.
I tried to watch the film but found most of it [...]
99 Problems
To tell the truth… I have no interest in weighing in nor really even dialoguing about the Tiger W. saga but sometimes… some things are just funny.
Thanks Boom. I ♥ your funny.
The Boondocks Is Back
OK. Well not yet. But according to show creator Aaron McGruder it’s coming soon.
I once kept a ton of these episodes on my DVR for months because I didn’t know when it was coming back. Glad to hear it’ll be soon. I can already smell “the Luther”.
Becoming Mars Blackmon