Writing for the Judges
The true story of the trials and tribulations of writing a screenplay getting it finished and getting it into a contest.
Commentary
Making Movies and the PB+J
Although one may think making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is easy when you break it down there are a lot of steps involved. The same can be said about filmmaking.
Why Sundance Sucks
Sundance used to be a cool film festival. They showed cutting edge films that were truly different from mainstream fare. The selections werent dominated by hype and big names but were chosen instead based on the quality of the film. None of that is true anymore.
The Meaning of X
A twelve-step guide on writing and selling your first screenplay.
The Power of Laughter
A humorous guide to developing a humorous script.
More Questions Than Answers
A critic questions just how important his role is in the field of movies.
The Mise en Falcon: Examining ‘The Maltese Falcon’
A detailed look at the film classic ‘The Maltese Falcon.’
Style and Substance
Breaking down a key scene from the film that takes a look at the lifestyles of the porn world Boogie Nights.
Pen to Paper
A filmmaker and writer shares his views on the craft of creating a screenplay.