John August

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The Lackeys Know What They’re Doing

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Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig skip heroes and villains to examine the villain’s accomplices and how to write them more believably.

We also answer listener questions, parcel out some umbrage, and discuss updates between the agencies and the WGA.

Finally, in our bonus segment for premium members, we talk tips for travel during the pandemic.

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UPDATE 8-21-20 The transcript for this episode can now be found here.

Creating a Visual Language

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John talks with writer-director Lorene Scafaria and costume designer Mitchell Travers about their collaboration on Hustlers, and how to think visually about story.

We discuss locations, production design, cinematography, and choreography with a major focus on pre-production.

And in our bonus topic for premium members, John catches up with Mitchell seven months after our initial conversation.

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UPDATE 8-19-20 The transcript for this episode can now be found here.

Writing Action

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John and Craig talk action! It’s an all-craft episode about how words on the page become high-adrenaline events on the screen.

We also follow up on WGA news and agency lay-offs.

In our bonus segment for premium members we try to discuss the Emmys but mostly talk about teenage girls’ obsession with Criminal Minds.

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Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 8-10-20 The transcript for this episode can now be found here.

Development Heck

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John and Craig discuss the special purgatory that projects can get lost in and how to navigate your way out.

We also follow up on Assistant Pay, the 2020 WGA report, and Craig’s writing process for television.

Finally, in our bonus segment for premium members we discuss wine!

Links:

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 8-2-20 The transcript for this episode can now be found here.