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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' screenwriter reveals his adaptation process

July 15, 2022

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is the kind of escapist fare that is perfect for a summer that feels like a revolving door of bad news. It’s a lovely picture that tells the story of how Mrs. Harris (Lesley Manville) gets obsessed with the idea of purchasin...

5 Script Takeaways: 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Character Descriptions

July 15, 2022

In the first scene of Thor: Love and Thunder, the audience learns that after the death of his daughter, a mortal man discovers his God has seemingly turned his back on his people, if he even cared about them at all. Distraught and betrayed, this man ...

‘Gordita Chronicles’ creator and showrunner break down writing process

July 13, 2022

Claudia Forestieri (Good Trouble, Selena) and Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Diary of a Future President) serve as the respective creator and showrunner on HBO Max’s new, Latin-focused comedy series, Gordita Chronicles. Inspired by For...

Equipped: Comedy writer-showrunner Michael Price

July 13, 2022

What makes a successful writer tick? How do they handle bad news? How have others changed their lives and how do they pay it forward? If you want to learn from the best, you’ve come to the right place.

Don't Make Me Go' Script Writer on Storytelling

July 13, 2022

Don’t Make Me Go is a road trip full of life lessons and of course, a few screenwriting lessons for you. It’s a father/ daughter buddy comedy. It’s a coming-of-age flick. It’s also a whole lot of fun with a side of, you just might cry.

Write On with 'Black Bird' Creator Dennis Lehane

July 12, 2022

Based on true events, Black Bird follows Jimmy Keene, a prison inmate who cuts a deal with the FBI to befriend a suspected serial killer in exchange for his freedom. Famed crime novelist and series creator Dennis Lehane discusses where he places his ...

Configuring Your Distraction-Free Writing Environment

July 11, 2022

Inspiration is lightning in a bottle, and sometimes losing a crucial moment because of a distraction or a necessary but mundane task can spoil an entire writing session. This is why creating a streamlined work environment is essential to the writing ...

25 years later: Screenwriting lessons from Nic Cage blockbusters of the 90s

July 8, 2022

Twenty-five years ago, the moviegoing audience didn’t live in a world of comic book heroes and massive special effects spectacles all year round. The summer blockbuster season started Memorial Day weekend and the tentpole films released through the b...

‘The Terminal List’ showrunner empowers his writers room to create great TV

July 8, 2022

The Terminal List wasn’t a piece of intellectual property that David DiGilio owned. Instead, he was offered the opportunity to pitch his perspective on the show and get hired on as showrunner. What he brought to the table was both experience and his ...