Comments on: Strike, days ten and eleven http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven A ton of useful information about screenwriting. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:33:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: james http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-117268 james Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:34:49 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-117268 <p>I just think this strike is non-sense.. A lot of good shows are be delayed because of it. Especially my favorite 24.. This strike needs too end asap so we all can get back to our daily lives.</p> I just think this strike is non-sense.. A lot of good shows are be delayed because of it. Especially my favorite 24.. This strike needs too end asap so we all can get back to our daily lives.

]]> By: William http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-114741 William Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:48:33 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-114741 <p>Solitude, eh? A place. A thing. Something needed for writing some times.</p> Solitude, eh? A place. A thing. Something needed for writing some times.

]]> By: William http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-114740 William Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:47:12 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-114740 <p>Soledad</p> Soledad

]]> By: :( http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-114078 :( Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:59:05 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-114078 <p>You know, strikes do tend to get the best results. There are multiple examples throughout history of success stories, however... I want Star Trek :) Do what you need to do to get what you want, but know that we all look forward to the end result!</p> You know, strikes do tend to get the best results. There are multiple examples throughout history of success stories, however… I want Star Trek :) Do what you need to do to get what you want, but know that we all look forward to the end result!

]]> By: Superhillbillie http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-113837 Superhillbillie Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:31:14 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-113837 <p>I think the whole thing is a shame. Surely, there are better ways to solve problems like this, in fact it just seems to be rather childish to me. I love to write and would almost sell my right arm to have the job these people have. It just makes my heart sink when I see how so many people who have been so blessed, seem to appreciate it so little.</p> I think the whole thing is a shame. Surely, there are better ways to solve problems like this, in fact it just seems to be rather childish to me. I love to write and would almost sell my right arm to have the job these people have. It just makes my heart sink when I see how so many people who have been so blessed, seem to appreciate it so little.

]]> By: Not A. Fan http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-113448 Not A. Fan Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:08:09 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-113448 <p>Too bad the studios don't just FIRE all of you and hire someone that can do more than rehash old ideas and remake old films/series/comics. It is long past time for you all to go get REAL jobs. Losers.</p> Too bad the studios don’t just FIRE all of you and hire someone that can do more than rehash old ideas and remake old films/series/comics. It is long past time for you all to go get REAL jobs. Losers.

]]> By: brarian http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-113023 brarian Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:50:15 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-113023 <p>The Germans make a distinction between the condition of being solitary and the condition of being lonely with <i>allein</i><i> (predictably, alone) and </i><i>einsam</i><i> (lonely, although i like to think of it as oneish.) Wonder if we borrowed it from them?</i></p> The Germans make a distinction between the condition of being solitary and the condition of being lonely with allein (predictably, alone) and einsam (lonely, although i like to think of it as oneish.) Wonder if we borrowed it from them?

]]> By: Pat Duff http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-113009 Pat Duff Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:02:01 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-113009 <p>John-- </p> <p>I appreciate your blog and bringing this down to the understandable level of a foot soldier instead of the war between the super powers as covered by things like Entertainment Weekly and Access Hollywood.</p> <p>I'm just a guy in Kansas City, who watches the end product. But what I really want to say is:</p> <p>Thanks for writing stuff for us. And now, thanks for NOT writing for us until all you talented folks get a reasonable deal for the wonderful stuff you produce as art instead of handing it over like a piece of a garment in a sweat shop. It makes a difference in all our lives in all our jobs in everything every one does for you guys to take a stand.</p> <p>I hope this thing get resolved quickly, and you all are allowed to get back to work.</p> <p>Take care, </p> <p>Pat</p> John–

I appreciate your blog and bringing this down to the understandable level of a foot soldier instead of the war between the super powers as covered by things like Entertainment Weekly and Access Hollywood.

I’m just a guy in Kansas City, who watches the end product. But what I really want to say is:

Thanks for writing stuff for us. And now, thanks for NOT writing for us until all you talented folks get a reasonable deal for the wonderful stuff you produce as art instead of handing it over like a piece of a garment in a sweat shop. It makes a difference in all our lives in all our jobs in everything every one does for you guys to take a stand.

I hope this thing get resolved quickly, and you all are allowed to get back to work.

Take care,

Pat

]]> By: Brian http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-112943 Brian Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:08:12 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-112943 <p>John,</p> <p>I propose one small adjustment to the beginning of your Mary Alice V.O.:</p> <p>MARY ALICE (V.O.) Yes. Lines surround us. They define us. There are the lines we draw…</p> <p>That "yes" makes all the difference to me. In fact, my family and I used to get a small kick out of hearing Mary Alice begin each week's final monologue with her classic "Yes..." (Then there was the one particularly entertaining episode where she kicked off her monologue with a "No..." -- I can only imagine the hell that broke loose in the writers room that week.)</p> <p>-Brian</p> John,

I propose one small adjustment to the beginning of your Mary Alice V.O.:

MARY ALICE (V.O.) Yes. Lines surround us. They define us. There are the lines we draw…

That “yes” makes all the difference to me. In fact, my family and I used to get a small kick out of hearing Mary Alice begin each week’s final monologue with her classic “Yes…” (Then there was the one particularly entertaining episode where she kicked off her monologue with a “No…” — I can only imagine the hell that broke loose in the writers room that week.)

-Brian

]]> By: batman06 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-112914 batman06 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:29:41 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-112914 <p>John,</p> <p>I find the fact that you were at Universal to be absolutely hilarious. I was driving by the tower on my way into Hollywood and saw the groups of picketers waiting to get the walk signal. My first thought as I threw out a honk and thumbs up was "Wow, that must be pretty trying on the picketer's patience throughout the day" -- my second thought was "Wow, that one guy looks a lot like John August. I know that John has been picketing Paramount, though. How weird." Turns out your recognizability is matched only by your unpredictability. Who knows where you'll turn up next? Keep fighting the good fight. Everybody in this town (with a soul) supports the WGA. </p> <p>-Nick</p> John,

I find the fact that you were at Universal to be absolutely hilarious. I was driving by the tower on my way into Hollywood and saw the groups of picketers waiting to get the walk signal. My first thought as I threw out a honk and thumbs up was “Wow, that must be pretty trying on the picketer’s patience throughout the day” — my second thought was “Wow, that one guy looks a lot like John August. I know that John has been picketing Paramount, though. How weird.” Turns out your recognizability is matched only by your unpredictability. Who knows where you’ll turn up next? Keep fighting the good fight. Everybody in this town (with a soul) supports the WGA.

-Nick

]]> By: Eme http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven/comment-page-1#comment-112909 Eme Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:24:18 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/strike-days-ten-and-eleven#comment-112909 <p>I think it's a good idea. I wouldn't want some of the revival or indie movie houses to feel the crunch, though. Places like Film Forum and the Angelika here in NYC are some of the few arty showcases left.</p> I think it’s a good idea. I wouldn’t want some of the revival or indie movie houses to feel the crunch, though. Places like Film Forum and the Angelika here in NYC are some of the few arty showcases left.

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