Like most writers, I’m trying to understand these wild moves at HBO Max. Cancelling Westworld? Sure. Happens all the time. That’s TV. Ditching an unaired season you’ve already shot, like what just happened to Minx? That’s heartbreaking, but I guess not unprecedented after Batwoman. Pulling Westworld off the service is just bonkers to me. My […]
Asides
We’re voting yes. But.
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In this special mini-episode, John and Craig talk through the upcoming WGA strike authorization vote — what it actually means, and why they’re both voting yes.
A Refugee Story
In this bonus mini-episode, John talks with Nima Yousefi, the wizard behind Highland and Weekend Read, about his experience as an Iranian refugee, and his fears for the future in light of the travel ban.
This Feeling Will End
In this Scriptnotes Extra, Craig and John discuss the melting dread they experienced this morning and hopefully offer some succor.
The Gold Standard
In this special mini-episode, Craig and John tackle the gold standard and why economists think it’s a flat-out terrible idea.
WGA membership approves credit proposals
The WGA announced this afternoon that all three proposed revisions to the Screen Credits Manual passed handily, ranging from 83 to 90 percent yes votes.