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Script Apart
Eileen with Ottessa Moshfegh and Luke Goebel

Script Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 46:25


Something sinister simmers beneath the surface of suburbia in Eileen, a psychological thriller about pent-up desire, parental neglect and escaping the shackles of the life expected of us. It's a story that first existed as a novel, launching the literary career of Boston-born author Ottessa Moshfegh in 2015. Since then, Ottessa's career has skyrocketed: novels like Lapvona and the tremendous My Year of Rest and Relaxation have seen her lauded as one of her generation's most exciting voices. Or as the fantastic Jia Tolentino once described her, “easily the most interesting contemporary American writer on the subject of being alive, when being alive feels terrible.”Through all that success, though, Eileen has followed her. The character, a secretary at a correctional facility for teenage boys in a small American town, lost in time, never quite left her side in all that time, and in the new film adaptation of her story – penned with husband and screenwriting partner Luke Goebel – it shows. The movie, directed by William Oldroyd, stars Thomasin McKenzie as Eileen and Anne Hathaway as the older woman, Rebecca, she becomes enchanted by. The closer they get, though, the closer Eileen gets to a dark truth involving one of the young inmates at the prison where she works.On this week's show, Ottessa and Luke take time out on a recent trip to London to break down their screenplay and take us inside the mind of the film's Hitchcockian anti-heroine. Ottessa recounts the parts of herself she left on the page when she initially wrote the story, while Luke – a great author in his own right, whose Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours collection is a brilliant read – unravels the meanings of key scenes as he sees them. We also crucially debate whether the festive backdrop of this film – all snow and fairy lights, to the tune of constant carols –  makes this a Christmas movie. This is a spoiler conversation, as ever on Script Apart, so do be sure to check out the movie, in cinemas now, before tuning in.  Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

Stranger Connections
John Carey - screenwriting tribe; behind the scenes of Hollywood's writer and actor strike

Stranger Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 27:42


"What have you been WATCHING, lady?" my guest, John Carey, to me. This episode of Stranger Connections podcast is about the Hollywood writer and actor strike. I was lucky enough to find an insider who shares behind-the-scenes of behind the scenes action (or lack thereof) in Hollywood. John Carey (author Daniel John Carey) talks about how he helps writers and producers polish their screenplays, scripts and various writing for filmmaking.What is it like to tweak scripts to get ready for the actual filming of a movie?Do reviews of movies matter?What are the changes since the Hollywood strike?What scene was John Carey seen in, in Terminator 2?Thoughts on sex, violence, and weapons in movies . . . will you agree?Connect with John Carey (Daniel John Carey) on Facebook and TwitterBooks: Screenwriting Tribe by Daniel John Carey, Workshop Handbook for Writing and Polishing Film and TV Spec Scripts, Dream Your World, Plant-Based Food Consumption.

CinemAddicts
Dec. 1: May December, Loop Track, Stamped From The Beginning, Napoleon

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 50:50


On CinemAddicts episode 218 (week ending December 1), we review May December (7:41), Loop Track (19:35), Stamped From The Beginning (33:00), Napoleon (39:57), and Thanksgiving (35:50).Use our SiteStripe for your Amazon purchases to support CinemAddicts (we receive a slight commission)!**This month's CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights 1996. Movie picks are Alf The Movie and Hard Eight.**Check out our CinemAddicts podcast feed for previous episodes on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/cinemaddicts1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations! 4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilm.com.5. Find CinemAddicts recaps and coverage on our website Find Your Film.6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com7. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com and on X. 8. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
Ep 214 - Terissa Kelton: A Producer's Journey into the Heart of Filmmaking

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 33:21


Introduction:Host: Geoffrey D. CalhounInstagram @screenwriterpodGuest: Terissa Kelton, Writer, ProducerNotable Projects: "Harriet the Spy" (Apple TV+), "Flight of the Navigator" (in development with Disney)Segment 1: Origin StoryTerissa's background in theater, acting, and journalism during high school and college.Transition from acting to independent film in Austin, TX.Involvement in a micro-budget independent film company and working on 10 feature films in five years.Roles: Background actor, PA, development, pre-production, post-production, distribution strategies.Move to Los Angeles in 2015 as streaming platforms emerged.Segment 2: Diverse Experiences in FilmmakingTerissa's involvement in various aspects of filmmaking: acting, directing, DP work.Valuable lessons learned from trying different roles in the industry.Acknowledging and respecting different roles in the film production process.Importance of networking and genuine connections in the industry.Balancing multiple jobs while pursuing a passion in independent filmmaking.Segment 3: Seizing OpportunitiesTransition to working on "Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse" through a family connection.Showing up, saying yes, and making opportunities happen on set.Building connections in the industry through genuine interest in others' work.Navigating challenges and working multiple jobs while pursuing a career in filmmaking.Importance of defining oneself and determining personal successes.Segment 4: Facing Imposter Syndrome and ChallengesDiscussion on imposter syndrome, depression, and anxiety in the industry.Overcoming doubts and acknowledging that everyone faces challenges.Terissa's openness about her experiences and struggles.Encouraging authenticity and self-acceptance in a social media-driven world.Segment 5: Current ProjectsOverview of "Harriet the Spy" on Apple TV+ and "Flight of the Navigator" in development with Disney.Bryce Dallas Howard's involvement in directing "Flight of the Navigator."Adapting beloved IP like "Harriet the Spy" for a contemporary audience.The excitement and challenges of working on adaptations and rediscovering original intentions.Conclusion:Future plans for "Flight of the Navigator" and potential production updates.Closing thoughts on the importance of authenticity and perseverance in the entertainment industry.Acknowledgment of challenges and the shared experiences of those in the creative field.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4506618/advertisement

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL'S ON STORY PODCAST
Justified, with VJ Boyd and Chris Provenzano

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL'S ON STORY PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 24:55


This week on On Story, a conversation with two of the writers on Justified: City Primeval. VJ Boyd is a writer and producer. He did both on hits like Justified and S.W.A.T. He co-created and co-showran the crime drama Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector, and he's currently showrunning The Madness, expected to release next year.  Chris Provenzano was a writer on the first season of Mad Men. Since then, he's written on an incredibly diverse number of hits, from Archer to Justified to Silicon Valley.  Barbara Morgan spoke with the two at the Austin Film Festival. Justified clips courtesy of FX Networks.  

The Hero's Journey
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

The Hero's Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 75:06


Flee your abusive aunt and uncle, take a running start at the barrier between platforms nine and ten, and change into your school robes. This is the Hero's Journey of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.  The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on X and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

Connective Tissue
Brian Helgeland

Connective Tissue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 30:47


Benjamin Byron Davis PublishedNov 14, 2023 Welcome to the world of "Connective Tissue" where storytelling, storytellers, current events, conflicts, and kindness are brought to the same table to find connective tissue between them. It is a safe space for critical thinking and some different perspectives to engage our audience. There also might be quite a few candid conversations that listeners will not hear in normal interviews.    Today's guest is Brian Helgeland;  John's long time friend, writer, director and film producer. He's best known for films such as Legend, LA Confidential, Payback, and many more. We delve into Brian's humble beginnings as an avid reader and and fisherman. He describes his journey in detail for those wanting to break into the industry. For the full uncut podcast go to Patreon and subscribe!   To conact John and the team email: connectivetissuejcm@gmail.com   Produced by John C. McGinley and Angie Quidim Audio Recording: Chris Sweda Audio Editing: Norman Canseco Copyright 2023 TME PRODUCTIONS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONTENT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED WITHOUT PERMISSION. Contact: info@tme.products for reproduction or use in media.   Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

Richard Skipper Celebrates
Richard Skipper Celebrates Josefina López (Writer/Director/Producer

Richard Skipper Celebrates

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 61:00


Josefina López (Writer/Director/Producer/Performer/Author/Activist/Shaman) is best known for authoring the play and co-authoring the 2002 SUNDANCE AWARD WINNING film Real Women Have Curves. López started her writing career at 17 and has had over 130 productions produced of her many plays throughout the country. She has been working as a professional screenwriter in Hollywood for over 30 years with countless development deals and screenplay assignments. She has worked with many established producers like Norman Lear (All In the Family) and Michael McDonald (American Crime) to bring Latinos to television. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on March 19, 1969, Josefina López was five-years-old when she and her family migrated to the United States and settled in the East Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights. López was undocumented for 13 years before she received Amnesty in 1987 and eventually became a U.S. Citizen in 1995. She is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago, has an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA's School of Film/Television and Theater, as well as a Diplôme de Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, France. López has also attended the New School of Cooking in Culver City, CA where she studied cuisine with a California touch and making pastries, and at the Gourmandise Cooking School in Santa Monica, CA where she studied chocolate making, bread making, pasta making and pastries. Josefina López is the Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater. 

Reel Talk Arkansas
Cassie Keet on Buffy, screenwriting & Scream Therapy

Reel Talk Arkansas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 27:33


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CinemAddicts
Flick City 91: Due Justice, Javier Reyna, Liberty, Nicholas Michael McGovern, Phil De Witte

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 41:22


CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes interviews Due Justice filmmaker Javier Reyna (7:36) and LIberty director/writer Phil De Witte and actor Nicholas Michael McGovern (23:16).Purchase/rent Liberty on Amazon. Rent/purchase Due Justice on Amazon. Use our SiteStripe for your Amazon purchases to support CinemAddicts (we receive a slight commission)!**This month's CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights 1996. Movie picks are Alf The Movie and Hard Eight.**Check out our CinemAddicts podcast feed for previous episodes on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/cinemaddicts1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations! 4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at editor@deepestdream.com.5. Find CinemAddicts recaps and coverage on our website Deepest Dream.6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com7. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com and on X. 8. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ONLY Podcast about Movies
Ep 455: The Killer

The ONLY Podcast about Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 76:55


Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Let's stick to the plan and catch up with David Fincher's Smiths obsessed "The Killer"We anticipate all your burning questions and ponder the existential crisis of a man seeking perfection in their job.You can hire us for your next hit by emailing onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or aim for us on Twitter or Instagram. As always, you can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula. And if you sign up with the link below, it really helps out the pod!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Writers' Hangout
10 Movies Coming To A Theater Near You

The Writers' Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 27:36


Hang out with Sandy and Terry as they discuss the variety of movies released at the end of 2023. We will see a bit of everything: boys to men wrestling, Beyoncé touring, and Timothée Chalamet singing. This season's movie lineup is sure to captivate audiences of all tastes. So come and tune in to Sandy and Terry's conversation as they share their thoughts on the latest and greatest films of the season.The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernCreator/Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan Stoller 

CinemAddicts
Nov. 24: Billion Dollar Babies, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood, They Shot The Piano Player, The World According to Garp

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 57:30


Movies reviewed for CinemAddicts Episode 217 (week ending November 24, 2023) include They Shot The Piano Player (7:31), Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (14:16), Billion Dollar Babies (23:41), Due Justice (37:20), Liberty (40:40), Paprika (43:14) and The World According To Garp (49:28).**This month's CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights 1996. Movie picks are Alf The Movie and Hard 8.**Check out our CinemAddicts podcast feed for previous episodes on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/cinemaddicts1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations! 4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at editor@deepestdream.com.5. Find CinemAddicts recaps and coverage on our website Deepest Dream.6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com7. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com and on X. 8. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Script Apart
May December with Samy Burch

Script Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 62:05


May December – written by our guest this week, Samy Burch – tells the serpentine tale of a TV actress, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) who descends upon the home of a family founded on scandal. Two decades have passed since Gracie, portrayed by Julianne Moore, and her now-husband Joe, played by Charles Melton, hit the headlines after beginning a relationship when Gracie was in her mid-thirties and Joe was just thirteen years old. Elizabeth, researching the couple ahead of a film based on their lives, joins the couple (now married with kids) and attempts to understand what makes them each tick. In the process, she discovers that debris still remains from the tabloid storm that engulfed their lives. And we, as an audience, discover that Elizabeth herself has exploitative, machiavellian tendencies of her own.It's a story that Samy wrote in 2019 after landing on the idea with her partner, Alex Mechanik. “What would make a 36-year-old woman start an affair with a seventh grader?” you may be wondering – in which case, you're not alone. Gracie's former husband echoes those exact words in the film. But May December isn't interested in answering that – not declaratively, at least. This is a film that refuses absolutes, asking more questions than it answers. Does the twenty years of stability and apparent happiness that Joe and Gracie have shared together justify the wrongs of how their relationship began? Does the family life they've built paper over how predatory and problematic Gracie's behaviour was, in initiating a sexual partnership with a kid whose voice must only just have broken? And what does it say about us, that as a culture, we're so drawn to the transgressions of people like Gracie? Are we as parasitic as the prying actress who dismantles their lives, almost on a whim? These are all questions left to us to ponder after its credits roll. They're also questions that Samy was delighted to give her take on, in my revealing conversation with the first-time screenwriter. Spoilers ahead, so be sure to watch the fantastic May December first before tuning in.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Stowe Story Labs and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith
Suitable Flesh Q&A - Joe Lynch

The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023


Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews director Joe Lynch about his new film - Suitable Flesh. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2023. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Curious About Screenwriting Network
Caitlin Gallo & Brittany Harris: Don't be Afraid to Stand Out, Be Uniquely You

Curious About Screenwriting Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 51:31


You will quickly see how Caitlin and Brittany are writing partners as they practically finish each other's sentences. These two are high energy, fiercely hard working and driven writers who are part of our ISA Top 25 Writers to Watch in 2023.

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
Ep 213 - Cracking the Hollywood Code with Carole Kirschner

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 22:07


Introduction:Host: Geoffrey D. CalhounInstagram @screenwriterpodYouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriterGuest: Carole KirschnerDirector of CBS Director Diversity Writers Program and Director of Writers Guild of America Showrunner Training Program.Author of Hollywood Game Plan - https://www.carolekirschner.comOverview:In this enlightening episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun engages with the esteemed Carole Kirschner, director of the CBS Director Diversity Writers Program and author of "Hollywood Game Plan." Together, they unravel the secrets to navigating the intricate pathways of Hollywood and building a successful career in the entertainment industry.Discussion Highlights:Introduction to Carole Kirschner:Overview of Carole's extensive background in the industry and her pivotal role in the CBS Director Diversity Writers Program.Geoffrey expresses gratitude for Carole's valuable contributions to the world of screenwriting and filmmaking."Hollywood Game Plan":In-depth exploration of Carole's book, "Hollywood Game Plan," covering essential insights for breaking into television, features, and digital entertainment.Discussion on the timeless principles outlined in the book that remain relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.Career Strategies and Mindset:Carole shares valuable advice on breaking into the industry, emphasizing the importance of crafting a personal brand, effective communication, and setting a successful mindset.Insights into the role of networking and leveraging social media in the contemporary Hollywood landscape.Crafting Your Narrative:Discussion on the significance of having a personal PR strategy, including a personal log line, personal nuggets, and the personal A-story.Carole's guidance on making oneself irresistible to decision-makers through confidence, preparation, and a genuine passion for the craft.Internship and Career Entry:Insights into the competitive nature of the industry and the importance of landing internships.Strategies for making oneself stand out, even for those unable to pursue traditional internships.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4506618/advertisement

The Vibes Broadcast Network
IT, Utilizing Technology, Screenwriting, And The Paranormal

The Vibes Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 36:17


IT, Utilizing Technology, Screenwriting, And The Paranormal #technology #medicalinnovation #screenwriting #producer #paranormal  "I have over 15 years experience in IT and business development. I was an emerging leader from the SBA in 2018 as well in the Philadelphia Region making me a 30 under 30 from the SBA. I have worked for big business/ corporate America (Google and Verizon subs) / and now the non profit sector. I have credits on IMDB as a producer and have creating writing experience"Free Spirit Paranormalhttps://freespiritpi.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freespiritpi.fspiInstagram: https://instagram.com/freespiritpi UFOs over PAhttps://www.meetup.com/ufos-over-pa/events/The Mary Campbell Centerhttps://marycampbellcenter.orgTom CahueX: https://twitter.com/TomCahueLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascahuejr/Thanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

The Movie Crypt
Ep 546: Michael Kennedy

The Movie Crypt

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 59:00


PUBLIC VERSION. Screenwriter and Producer Michael Kennedy (FREAKY, IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From working as an animation assistant and IT support on FAMILY GUY for 10 years and what it was like when his writing career took off and he was able to head out on his own… to the making of FREAKY and its release during the pandemic.. to defining his voice as a writer and finding his lane… to the comical tribulations of being a writer where others get credit for a writer's wins while the writer takes the blame for aspects that were beyond their control… to the making of his latest film IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE and his love for holiday movies… to the look of the villains he has created and the design of their masks… to how heartbreaking it is that so few will ever hear a film's actual sound mix in the modern era of streaming films on tablets, phones, and poorly set up home theater systems… to why “old” can always be “new” again if a story is told with a fresh and original voice… Michael's amazing success story is candidly laid out in this truly honest conversation about the filmmaking process. The group also discusses how unfortunate it is that the original BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) doesn't get more of the respect it deserves, when it may be better to write a script on spec instead of pitching the idea first, and how even the most well intended decisions by executives to make a film more inclusive can backfire when the audience can tell that they're being pandered to.

The ONLY Podcast about Movies
Ep 454: The Marvels

The ONLY Podcast about Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 70:40


It's a marvelous day for a(nother) conversation about Marvel's The Marvels. Charting the rise and apparent fall of the once powerful corporate behemoth, we ask the question, can Marvel return to telling emotionally resonant stories, or have we crossed the rubicon into irreversible superhero fatigue? Suit up with us via email at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or troll us on Twitter or Instagram. You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula. And if you sign up with the link below, it really helps out the pod!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Writers' Hangout
7 Quick Tips for Creating Memorable Character Names

The Writers' Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 26:15


In this episode, Sandy and Terry discuss seven tips on creating memorable character names for your stories.  Have you ever wondered how important character names are in a story? Well, let's ask Google: "The right name can help the reader easily identify each character. However, getting too creative with your name choices can be distracting or even confusing for the reader. The wrong name can take the reader out of the story and make them question why you, as the author, made such an inane choice." Therefore, writers, grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and enjoy this quick and helpful episode where you will learn some great tips on naming your characters effectively.The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernCreator/Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan Stoller 

Get Reelisms
S4E114: Costly Learning Opportunities

Get Reelisms

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 68:29


Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen WEBISODE version of the PodcastTo watch our films: https://www.christinewchen.com/films-on-amazon

CinemAddicts
Flick City 90: Steven Ascher, Looking Forward, Terrence Martin, Get Away If You Can

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 64:12


Flick City Episode 90 has Eric Holmes interviewing filmmakers Steven Ascher ("Looking Forward") and Terrence Martin ("Get Away If You Can").Timestamps:(0:00) - Eric talks about Looking Forward and Get Away If You Can(9:38) - Interview with Looking Forward director Steven Ascher. Check out the Ascher Q&A on Deepest Dream.(23:10) - Get Away If You Can interview with director/actor/writer Terrence Martin.**This month's CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights 1996. Movie picks are Alf The Movie and Hard 8.**Get Away If You Can, starring Martin, Dominque Braun, and Ed Harris is available on digital. We receive a slight commission if you rent/purchase Get Away If You Can on Amazon.Use our SiteStripe for your Amazon purchases to support CinemAddicts!**Check out our CinemAddicts podcast feed for previous episodes on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/cinemaddicts1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations! 4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at editor@deepestdream.com.5. Find CinemAddicts recaps and coverage on our website Deepest Dream.6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com7. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com and on X. 8. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Script Apart
The Killer with Andrew Kevin Walker

Script Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 105:02


Stick to the plan. Anticipate, don't improvise. Trust no one. Never yield an advantage. Fight only the battle you're paid to fight… and if you can do all that while listening to The Smiths, even better. That's the mantra of the eponymous assassin at the heart of The Killer, directed by David Fincher and written by our guest today  – the fantastic Andrew Kevin Walker. The Killer is a movie that deconstructs the hitman movie genre like Michael Fassbender's glassy-eyed gun-for-hire deconstructing a McDonald's sandwich on a park bench in Paris. It opens with a blaze of images that tease the explosive action typical of these films then swerves in a different direction. The result is a defiantly meditative two hours in which the violence of the movie's revenge plot is almost incidental to the character's meticulous ways and detached observations about the world.It's an absolutely riveting watch but then again, what did we expect? Unlike The Killer himself – who misses his target early on in the film, sparking the film's descent into chaos – Andrew and Fincher rarely miss their mark whenever they work together. The pair first teamed up on 1995's Se7en, which began life as a spec script that Andrew wrote after moving to New York from suburban Pennsylvania. Since then, Andrew's taken passes at Fight Club and The Game for Fincher, on top of his solo adventures in Hollywood, penning films like Sleepy Hollow and 2022's excellent Windfall.In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, Andy answers our questions about the subtle commentary on materialist culture woven into the film. We get into the influence of the novelist Somerset Maugham on Andy's work and break some of the film's most intriguing moments, including its enigmatic ending – in which a life is spared but existential questions loom.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

Please Make This
Syrens (w/ Lizzie Kaniecki)

Please Make This

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 132:57


When six alien explorers visit an uncharted, water-covered planet, their mission is simple. Very simple, really. Just collect a water sample to prove the existence of water to their galactic empire's ever growing search for resources. With time to kill before they return to their command ship, the researchers decide to party it up on a planet that boasts perfect sunsets and calm, clear waters. But what's lurking under the waves? A friendly local sentient species? Or something much larger and predatory, something capable of luring in its prey by making them see what they desire?Starring Hobert ThompsonLaura PetroLizzie KanieckiMadeline WilsonCate Hale

STTNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!
Kasey Arnold-Ince: The TNGeez Interview

STTNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 39:36


Ever think to yourself, "I wonder what it was like to be a woman writing for TNG, your favorite sci-fi TV show in the universe? Well, you're in luck because Andrew and Dave interview Kasey Arnold-Ince, the writer of Wesley's swansong as a series regular, "Final Mission" on this  bonus episode of ST:TNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

CinemAddicts
Nov. 17: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Do Not Disturb, The Disappearance of Shere Hite, The Stones and Brian Jones

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 70:49


For Episode 216 of CinemAddicts, we review Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (8:18), Do Not Disturb (15:12), The Stones and Brian Jones (22:53), Anatomy of a Fall (27:27), The Disappearance of Shere Hite (36:32), The Marvels (49:28), Bob Le Flambeur,(58:01) and The Killer (55:16).**We receive a commission if you shop using our Amazon links or our SiteStripe. 1. Subscribe to our Deepest Dream YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations!4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilms.com.5. Our website for entertainment news, reviews, and podcast coverage is Deepest Dream. 6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com8. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com9. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/***The Disapperance of Shere Hite photos courtesy of Irish Brosch (vertical pic, IFC Films) and Mike Wilson (horizontal pic, IFC Films) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CineNation
294 - Inherent Vice (2014)

CineNation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 96:59


"Love usually leads to trouble." For Episode 294, David and Brandon decide to cover Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of INHERENT VICE. Liste as they talk about Anderson's writing process, the film's production, and how it is becoming a cult classic.  Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:03:17) Intro to Inherent Vice (00:05:28) How Inherent Vice Got to Production (00:13:53) Favorite Scenes (00:28:21) On Set Life - (00:52:20) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:01:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:06:18) Film Facts (01:12:01) Awards (01:17:48) Final Questions (01:26:13) Preview for Next Week (01:33:27) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

Writers Advice
Writers Advice with Screenwriter & Novelist Sarah Smith

Writers Advice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 41:33


The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by the fabulous author and Ausie screenwriter, Sarah Smith. On this episode Sarah and I talk about: - Her journey from acting to screenwriting - Working on some of Australia's biggest shows McLeod's Daughters & All Saints - An insight into the screenwriting industry - Selling work in Hollywood - Her debut novel, 12 Steps to a Long & Fulfilling Death - The major differences of screenwriting & writing books as well as balancing the both - And all her advice for writers Check out 12 Steps to a Long & Fulfilling Death here GRAB YOURSELF A COPY OF THE WRITERS JOURNAL Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here. JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE To Contact Me:Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram: @oliviahillierauthor

Screen Australia Podcast
Community Consultant and Actor Max Jahufer

Screen Australia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 25:24


Max Jahufer speaks on the importance of transgender visibility both in front of and behind the camera, the role of community consultants in the industry, and his experiences on the upcoming Australian feature film A Savage Christmas.

StarTalk Radio
How Storytelling Prevented Nuclear War

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 55:31


How did movies change the Cold War? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about how apocalyptic films influenced us and began the first cybersecurity measures with Future of Life Award recipients and filmmakers Lawrence Lasker, Walter Parkes, and Nicholas Meyer. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Kaleda Davis, Saúl Franco, Jake Egli, Josh Rolstad, Roxanne Landin, jamie brutnell, and Bailey Manasco for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: United States Department of Energy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
Ep 212 - 101 Reasons Why with Peyton McDavitt

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 20:55


Geoffrey chats with writer, editor, producer, actor, and screenwriter Peyton McDavitt about her involvement in the latest book from the 101 Reasons Why series. They discuss creating a concept that resonates, and how to develop that into an expanded universe. Writing an anthology series and even using your older forgotten works as inspiration.You can find the book here https://www.101reasonswhy.com/Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4506618/advertisement

The ONLY Podcast about Movies
Ep 453: The Holdovers

The ONLY Podcast about Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 63:52


Bunk up with us as we hunker down for the holidays with Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers" Are you cozy enough or do you need an extra warm blanket to get in the mood for some candlepin bowling and boarding school hijinks.Hold over your emails to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or send us Yuletide greetings on Twitter or Instagram.You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula. And if you sign up with the link below, it really helps out the pod!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Writers' Hangout
Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest TV Theme Songs of All Time

The Writers' Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 43:44


Hang out with Sandy and Terry as they go through Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest TV Theme Songs of All Time! From Seventies sitcoms with expository jams to modern prestige classics with experimental scores, from 'Sanford and Son' to 'Succession,' from 'Match Game' to 'Game of Thrones.' Will your favorite make the list? Enjoy, and get to humming.The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernCreator/Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan Stoller 

CinemAddicts
Interviews: Love Virtually, L.E. Staiman, Cheston Mizel, The Dirty South, Matthew Yerby

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 40:09


CinemAddicts hosts Eric Holmes interviews Love Virtually director/writer L.E. Staiman and writer Cheston Mizel. The Dirty South writer/director Matthew Yerby is also interviewed.Purchase/rent The Dirty South and/or Love Virtually on Amazon and support CinemAddicts (we receive a slight commission).**Check out our CinemAddicts/Find Your Film merch site: https://www.findyourfilmpodcast.com/**Support CinemAddicts by shopping on Amazon using our SiteStripe or our purchase links (we receive a slight commission).**November's Bonus Episode for our CinemAddicts Patreon members will spotlight the year 1996.**Rate/review CinemAddicts on Apple Podcasts to support our show.Timestamps(0:00) - Intro(9:55) - Love Virtually trailer(11:54) - Interview with Love Virtually's Cheston Mizel and L.E. Staiman(24:42) - The Dirty South trailer(25:58) - Interview with The Dirty South writer/director Matthew Yerby1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations!4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilms.com.5. Our website for entertainment news, reviews, and podcast coverage is Find Your Film: https://findyourfilms.com/6. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. Info: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please Make This
Minisode 107: Script Rippers!!! (Five Nights at Freddy's)

Please Make This

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 58:32


Script Rippers Mike and Hobert are back with special guest Laura to spend five nights (or 58ish minutes) talking about Five Nights at Freddy's, a film about an amateur dream detective who fights ghost robots that isn't nearly fun or cool or interesting as that premise promises. Well, at least The Youth like it! Tune in as the rippers tear apart this lore-heavy, anti-sleeping pill PSA that loves its robot antagonists more than any of the living characters and try to piece together their own haunted monstrosity: a version of this film they would have liked!

MAKE IT
360 - Five Night's Box Office Success, Manipulating Criticism and Can Indies Replicate Taylor Swift's AMC Deal? | Indie Talk

MAKE IT

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 62:55


Hello, Hello!    This week on The Make It Podcast, Chris and Nick discuss the success of Five Nights at Freddy's and how it was able to capitalize on existing IP in a way that worked. They also analyze Taylor Swift's deal with AMC to distribute her concert film and whether others can replicate her success. Nick provides a culture check on a controversy involving the head of HBO being caught creating fake X (formerly Twitter) accounts to troll critics of its content.   We also talk about: Debate around whether people can "cash in" on Taylor Swift's lottery ticket deal or if her level of fame and experience is unique. Consideration of whether Troll behavior is commonplace or if the HBO executive was wrong to attempt to manipulate feedback. Comments on the importance of artists receiving genuine criticism to improve their work.   Enjoy!   How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:   Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe.

Angel City Culture Quest
Filmmaker Pamela Torrance In Discussion of WE'RE NOT GOING BACK!

Angel City Culture Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 26:32


In May, 2022, when the SCOTUS leak threatened to overturn Roe v Wade and strip half the country of their reproductive right protections, Pamela quit her corporate sales job and embarked from her California bubble to Red states to capture the harrowing and mundane stories of American women. The resulting documentary, WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! won the Grand Jury award for Emerging Filmmaker when it premiered at The Awareness Film Festival in 2022.  Since then, Pamela continues her pro-choice activism with her feminist blog and podcast, The HisTerical Society. About WE'RE NOT GOING BACK!The film is a Pro-choice documentary film from 2022 before and after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v Wade with its Dobbs decision, taking away the constitutional right to abortion, abandoning almost 50 years of precedent, and paving the way for states to ban abortion. Capturing stories from Red states to educate and promote awareness of what's at stake now that Roe has fallen and to encourage everyone to vote, in what Pamela dubbed, Roe-vemberYou can find Pamela at; https://torranceproductions.comLink to WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! Pro-choice documentary on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/FF9f4aNgnVU?si=oD1gfhV8MfK9iTwj 

Script Apart
Killers of the Flower Moon with Eric Roth

Script Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 63:42


Can you find the wolves in this podcast? Our guest today, Eric Roth, is the Academy Award-winning writer behind films like Forrest Gump. He wrote The Insider for Michael Mann, Munich for Steven Spielberg, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for David Fincher and 2018's A Star Is Born for Bradley Cooper, and two years ago, we had the delight of his company as we broke down his script for Denis Villeneuve's Dune on this very show. Today, we're joined by him once more to discuss what – whisper it – may just be his crowning accomplishment. Few films this year have left the extraordinary imprint left behind by Killers of the Flower Moon – a tale of love, murder and quite-literally-poisonous greed in 1920s America, directed by Martin Scorsese. Eric's script for the film, which he co-wrote with the beloved auteur, was adapted from a non-fiction book by author David Grann, but with a very different approach to the story told in that tome. The book investigated a series of killings of members of the indigenous Osage Nation – deaths caused, then covered up, by white men who coveted their oil-rich land. At the heart of all this was a woman: Mollie Kyle, played in the film by Lily Gladstone, who marries a first world war veteran named Ernest Burkhart, played by Leo DiCaprio. Ernest had a corrupt uncle, William King Hale, portrayed by Robert DeNiro, who masqueraded as an upstanding member of the community. Molly was forced to watch in horror as at least 24 family members and friends were systematically killed as a result of Hale's scheming – unaware that her uncle-in-law was masterminding these deaths and unaware that the man she loved was helping him. Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon, however,  was subtitled “the birth of the FBI” for a reason – it focused on the white law enforcement response to the killings rather than the Osage Nation itself. As you'll discover in this episode, Eric's first draft of this movie adaptation followed suit – before he and Scorsese realised they had a responsibility to navigate this tale from a different perspective. It wasn't as simple as making Molly the lead. That story, as non-indigenous filmmakers, Scorsese has implied, wasn't theirs to tell. Instead, they set about making a film about complicity that would centre Ernest in all his cowardice and employ Molly as the movie's moral heart.In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, we break down all of the film's key scenes, uncover some fascinating details about its first draft and break down the meaning of the movie's astounding finale – a moment on film unlike anything else in Scorsese's filmography. Eric, as ever, was a total pleasure to chat with: a storyteller so inspiringly in love with what he does, that at 78-years-old, there's no sign of him slowing down. Writing screenplays is simply what he does. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Arc Studio Pro and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

CinemAddicts
It's A Wonderful Knife, Share?, The Dirty South, Manodrome, Nyad, Short Term 12

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 74:04


For Episode 215, we review Manodrome, It's a Wonderful Knife, Nyad, The Dirty South, Short Term 12, and The Dirty South. Eric Holmes has several recommendations (Your Lucky Day, Soul Mates, Love Virtually)Timestamps(0:00) - Intro(9:14) - Share? - (Melvin Gregg, Bradley Whitford and Alice Braga). VOD/Digital Nov. 10. (17:28) - It's A Wonderful Knife (Joel McHale, Jane Widdop) - in theaters Nov. 10(25:01) - The Dirty South (Willa Holland, Shane West) - Theaters/Digital.On Demand Nov. 10(30:30) - Manodrome Trailer(32:30) - Manodrome (Jesse Eisenberg, Adrien Brody) - Theaters Nov. 10. Digital/ On Demand Nov. 17(47:19) - Eric recommends Love Virtually, Your Lucky Day, and Soulmates(56:50) - Nyad (Annette Bening, Jodie Foster)(63:45) - What's in the Box? Short Term 12 (suggested by John Gallagher Jr.) **Check out our CinemAddicts/Find Your Film merch site: https://www.findyourfilmpodcast.com/**Support CinemAddicts by shopping on Amazon using our SiteStripe or our purchase links (we receive a commission).**November's Bonus Episode for CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights the year 1996.**Rate/review CinemAddicts on Apple Podcasts. 1. Subscribe to our Deepest Dream YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations!4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilms.com.5. Our website for entertainment news, reviews, and podcast coverage is Find Your Film: https://findyourfilms.com/6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com8. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com9. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari
IFH 724: What is Maximum Screenwriting with Jeff Schimmel

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 65:56


Jeff Schimmel began his Writing/Producing career in the 1980s while attending law school in Los Angeles. When not studying for the bar exam, Jeff wrote and sold his original Cold War spy thriller, Archangel, to Phoenix Entertainment Group. Soon after, Jeff was chosen by comedy legend Rodney Dangerfield and award-winning Writer/Director Harold Ramis to co-write the full-length Warner Brothers animated film, Rover Dangerfield. This led to a sports comedy screenplay assignment from Orion Pictures and 20th Century Fox, and Jeff's first TV writing job as Story Editor on ABC's top ten sitcoms, Full House.Next, Jeff co-wrote and produced