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History of TV: The perfect pilot and politics of 'Homeland'

April 7, 2022

The first episode of Homeland is a by-the-book study on how to create a compelling pilot. Screenwriters can study it while the rest of the masses are simply in awe of the twists and inherent thrills created by the writers through the mystery they set...

How ‘Bull’ takes the revenge thriller to a whole new level

April 7, 2022

Meet Bull. He seems friendly and loyal enough. And he loves his son. He’s also a ferocious mob enforcer who seeks revenge on the gang that double-crossed him ten years ago. He hasn’t been seen in a decade, so when he comes back without warning, ready...

How playwright Daysha Veronica elevates Black women in her writing

April 6, 2022

Photo courtesy of Daysha Veronica's Instagram. It all started in high school. Daysha Veronica wanted to audition for Madge in Picnic by William Inge, but when she started reading the sides and learning more about the character, she realized how the p...

5 Screenwriting Takeaways: HBO Max's saucy and sweet 'Minx'

April 4, 2022

Minx offers a simple premise: Will a side of dick excite ladies enough to also read about politics, women’s rights, and the fact that single women can get their hands on birth control? The answer seems to be yes, but that isn’t to say there aren’t a ...

5 Screenwriting Takeaways: ‘The Lost City’ creates a new action comedy

April 1, 2022

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

History of TV: The eternal friendship bonds of 'On My Block'

March 31, 2022

Coming-of-age stories have got to be some of the best on the block. On My Block premiered in March exactly four years ago, ran four seasons and starred four leads, Monsé (Sierra Capri), Cesar (Diego Tinoco), Ruby (Jason Genao), and Jamal (Brett Gray)...

Neal McDonough makes the leap from actor to writer in ‘Boon’

March 30, 2022

In the remote Pacific Northwest, mercenary Nick Boon is trying to run from his past, however, that history is about to catch up with him. As Boon struggles with redemption, he finds himself with no choice but to help a widow and her son defend themse...

Rising Through the Ranks: Sam Thompson writes horror for mental health

March 29, 2022

Sam Thompson kicked off 2022 by being named one of the ISA’s Top 25 to Watch.

‘Nitram’ tells the story of a historical event most want to look past

March 28, 2022

Photo courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films release. In Nitram, director Justin Kurzel puts the audience in the footsteps of a dangerous individual who had no business stepping into a gun store, purchasing a weapon without a license and then using it o...