Preparing for On-Set Murphy's Law
Murphy’s Law is a pain and a half. We can prepare forever-and-ever and still something else will inevitably go wrong.
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“You always wanted to have a wife without the challenges of actually dealing with anything real.”
From Hardship to Hope: 5 Movies That Will Change Your Perspective
Sometimes, it takes other people's stories of struggle and pain to help us better understand the world and lead with more compassion. These five inspirational films do just that, offering powerful lessons on resilience, hope, and what truly matters.
How to Write a Beat Sheet
A beat sheet is an invaluable tool when writing a screenplay. Taking the time to learn how to write your own will help your scripts story remain clear and focused, and hopefully, finished.
Top Five Films for a Summer Movie Night
A list of films that perfectly capture the essence of summertime.
Are YouTubers Becoming the New Hollywood?
Great filmmaking is not defined by budget. It's defined by creativity.
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A review of "Disclosure Day" and how it reflects our changing reality. Because we deserve to know.
Tales from the Crypt is finally available to stream 30 years after it went off the air
In the era of streaming, it's hard to imagine that it was ever hard to watch something, but it's been a decades-long struggle for horror fans.
How to Write a Villain Audiences Want to Win: A Look at "X-Men '97": Season 1
How "X-Men '97" built a character you hope ends humankind.
"The Odyssey" - A Breathtaking Cinematic Epic
"Each man delights in the work that suits him best." — Homer, "The Odyssey"
Story vs. Plot
Oftentimes used interchangeably, story and plot have very different functions in a screenplay. By understanding their unique roles, you'll be better equipped to level up your own scripts.
Asians In Romcoms: Is It Too Much To Ask For?
Despite huge success at the box office, we see a dip in the number of mainstream movies featuring Asian actors in a prominent role.
"Seized" and Lawrence's Free State Festival
"There are a lot of places that aren't speaking truth to power, but by god, it's going to happen here." - Eric Meyer
"Out of the Blue": A Forgotten Masterclass of Cinematic Nihilism
To understand the meaning of life, you must also understand existential suffering.
Best Space Travel Films
A list of space travel films that will leave you considering a career change to NASA.
We Have All Seen the TV Glow
How "I Saw The TV Glow" uses media to portray queerness and the loss of identity.