…And loosed in Disney World!
Yep, I’m a writer and I write a lot of things; novels, screen scripts, articles, blogs, whatever I want to dive into.
But there are limits and even a writer needs a vacation. And I reached my limit.
Category: Opinion
Kathy Sees Iron Man 3
CONTAINS SPOILERS
I love me some Marvel movies. While I didn’t love Iron Man 3 I thought it was the best of the franchise. But it’s not without it flaws. In case you’ve been living under a rock (not judging you) you can find the plot here. Now to discuss those flaws.
Iron Man 3 isn’t just an action movie. It’s a character study, an attempt to add layers to Tony Stark. The writers, Shane Black (also the director) and Drew Pearce, took the characterization rule to heart in this one: during the course of the story the lead must grow and by the end he must change.
LB: My Foray into Teaching College Screenwriting
Glad You Asked Department 5/06/13
Last week I answered the not-so-musical question, “Should I go to grad school or to L.A.?”
And, yes, if you’re considering either of those two options in terms of a career in television writing I do think you should read that post.
Huffpo Picks “TV’s Most Promising Prospects”
Because it’s run by Arianna Huffington, and she can damn well post anything she wants to.
by Frazier Moore
NEW YORK — Right now the broadcast networks are feverishly fashioning their fall prime-time schedules. Some 104 pilots are being screened by execs and test audiences, with just one-third expected to pass muster and become series for the 2013-14 season.
Once they premiere, maybe a dozen will actually click with viewers and win a second year.
Invisible Mikey on Blogging, Writing, Creating
How I Blog
by Invisible Mikey
Larry Brody and I are pals. We enjoy each other’s conversation and company. We also enjoy each other’s writing, though we have little in common there except that we get each other’s jokes. Maybe that’s not such a little thing. Larry asked me to write about my “process”, to share with his readers, which is both flattering and amusing. I thought of the Mother Theresa joke. Forgive me if you’ve heard it.
A reporter who was interviewing Mother Theresa asked her if she could have a personal wish fulfilled, what it would be.
“Oh, I would like to see the world at peace.”
“No, I mean something for your personal benefit.”
“Oh, I would like to know that no one anywhere was hungry.”
“No, no, I mean something JUST for you. For you, yourself.”
The revered lady thought silently for a moment…
“Well… I’ve always wanted to direct.”