He’s a handsome devil, ain’t he: Finished up BELOW THE ICE (this is not to be confused with all of the other postings re: Finished up Below the Ice) and out it goes. This time of year, though, as things come to a virtual standstill, feedback will probably be delayed… maybe all the way ’till [...]
One thing newbie writers do is to think that their dialogue is so clever (a-la Clerks) that it will carry a movie. It won’t. Movies are about “moving pictures” not “moving pictures of two people talking.” If I want to see two people talking, I can go down to the local Jack in the Box, [...]
Since I’m doing this on the fly, I wanted to get in and out. Here we go with PROJECT UPDATES! 1) 2 0 3 – nobodies really read it! So sad because it’s pretty damn good. Soon, soon. 2) American Monster – it’s a tough one because of it’s graphic nature and the fact that [...]
A rather disappointing week in terms of production. I did spend a chunk of time looking at my act 2 inciting incidents and got a good handle on them. But birthdays, a dog sent to the emergency room, and stress have teamed to block progress. No big whoop. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger [...]
For all of you folks asking “what’s up with [INSERT TITLE HERE].” Here we go. A blow by blow run-down… On Every. Single. Script.
I was talking to Don Jackson earlier in the week about how to format a certain scene. We were trying to do a flashback, but avoid using the word “flashback”. This led to future work, which led to outlines, which led to writing good outlines. I explained to Don that my current outline was lacking. [...]
Notalotta this week, gang. Here’s the quick version and we’ll regroup next week: 1) Big Blue Meanie – working with a few interested parties on getting it optioned. Also working with Don Jackson on polishing. 2) Blind Eye – made a whole buncha changes. It’s much better now. But Larry had an excellent idea — add [...]
Who’s this? If you guessed “Colonel Sanders” you are 1) wrong; 2) old. It’s “The Architect” from The Matrix trilogy. I am the architect. I created the matrix. I’ve been waiting for you. You may have many questions, and although the process has altered your consciousness, you remain irrevocably human. Ergo, some of my [...]
Whew. A drunken conversation in October 2007 goes like this: ME: Know the best part about Predator? LARRY (doesn’t miss a beat): The minigun. Make sure your browser is maximized so you can take a moment to truly appreciate the work of art that is the minigun. Wow. That is the baddest mamba jamba on the planet. [...]
Still trying to hit my 02.24 deadline for “completion” of the new project. Right now, Magic 8-ball says… “outcome is likely”. But it’s gonna be tight. Fingers, don’t fail me now… PINKY PROMISE is optioned. Signed, sealed, delivered. I’ll write a little more about this next week. Basically, that’s good news. I start working next week [...]