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Tag Archives: Film
Ideal film length
I’ve heard many a moviegoer wax poetic on movie length; what length is ideal, how some movies feel rushed and beg for more time, that whole deal. The majority of new screenwriter advice I see online says to make a … more→
On breaking English rules
I write mainly by feel, willing to use a comma in technically the wrong place if I think it’ll help the overall impact of a sentence align with my intention. I don’t usually fret over proper usage of a coordinating … more→
Ramble about Super 8 and so-called “nostalgia”
Meant to post this after watching Super 8, but it fell between the cracks. Here it is, with additions on how Super 8 is great for aspiring writers. I heard the word “nostalgia” so many times when reading impressions of … more→
More about pitching coming soon
Another quickie, as I’m still prepping for the 2011 Screenwriting Expo’s Golden Pitch event later this week. I haven’t posted as much about pitching as I have about writing or gaming, and I seek to rectify that. This year I’m … more→
Lazy fat man: “More Cool Links” edition
Not sure “lazy” is the right word, as I’m working hella hard to prep for the 2011 Screenwriting Expo’s Golden Pitch event while keeping up my day job for all important food/clothing/shelter money. But whatever: I’ve heavily updated my Cool … more→
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Fat man snippets: “Flippin’ Busy August” edition
Still writing my ass off, setting and meeting self-imposed deadlines. So no full-on “proper” post just yet. Enjoy snippets! GET THE BASTION SOUNDTRACK I heaped praise on Bastion, an amazingly crafted and priced action RPG, a couple posts back (here, … more→
Books the handsome fat man recommends
Busy preparing for The Screenwriting Expo, tweaking scripts and pitches, so finding something to post about, well, that ain’t comin’ easy. So here are three books I strongly recommend: PLAYING TO WIN by David Sirlin You can read this for … more→
The “good” dumb action flick (aka, watch Captain America)
I saw Captain America: First Avenger over the weekend. It’s trite, it’s silly, it’s varying levels of cornball, and it’s a blast. It’s a dumb action flick, but a good one. There’s no contradiction here: what too many folks forget … more→
“I watch movies to be entertained”
“I watch movies to be entertained.” How many times have you fucking heard this? And it’s always when you’re trying to explain why you didn’t like or don’t care to watch the latest summer blockbuster/soulless fantasy/James Cameron or Roland Emmerich … more→