Western’s out?
Are western’s out?
–Mark Barragar
Yes. So write one if you feel like it. By the time you’re finished, they’ll probably be in again, and you’ll be ahead of the curve.
johnaugust.com
(a ton of useful information about screenwriting)
About
This site is run by screenwriter John August. Mostly, he answers reader-submitted questions about the craft, but occasionally he goes on tangents that run far afield of writing and filmmaking. You'll also find info on past, present and future projects.
For photos, blurbs and uncomfortable self-promotion, you can check out his Facebook fan page.
Ask a Question
If you have a question about screenwriting or my movies that hasn't been answered, by all means ask. There are a few guidelines to follow.
Search
Featured Articles
101: Some screenwriting basics
- How to introduce a character
- Starting out in Hollywood
- Intercutting
- The challenge of writing good dialogue
- How to explain quantum mechanics
There are more than 900 articles on the site. You can find category archives at the bottom of every page.
Articles
June 12th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
The genre is dead, but good ones slip through the cracks anyway. The best example is out in theaters now. It’s called The Proposition, and was written by Nick Cave, of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It’s brutal and nihilistic, and just about the best western I’ve seen since Unforgiven. (It sounds like I’m plugging the flick like I’m on the payroll, but I’m not. I’m just a guy jazzed by a great flick.)
Also, I realize that no one will read this, but i’m secure with that.
July 20th, 2006 at 3:08 am
There’s always John’s zombie western…