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Writing silent scenes

May 19, 2008 Formatting, Ops, Projects, QandA, Words on the page

Always treat your readers like audience members, and think about it from their perspective.

How not to choose a movie title

May 12, 2008 How-To, Projects, Rant

I’ve written about the importance of a good title before. A great script with a crappy title faces an uphill battle. That’s why I always make sure I have a title I like before I type “FADE IN,” even if I later change my mind. ((I never really had a title for that zombie western, […]

Secret history of the Kleinhardt Gambit

May 2, 2008 Charlie's Angels, Projects, QandA, Words on the page

Done just right, jargon helps ground characters in their setting, much the way medical-ese makes you think those pretty people on TV could actually be doctors.

Return to Spectre

April 14, 2008 Big Fish, Projects

Derek Frey recently traveled back to Montgomery, Alabama, and took some great shots of the remaining sets from Big Fish. You can see them all here.

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