Today’s Screenwriting Oscars: It’s More About the Message Than The Writing
Countless screenwriters have practiced their Academy Awards acceptance speeches. Okay, we all have at some point. And the winner is…. [insert your name] While there is no question that the Oscars are an imperfect voting system for honoring the best movies of any given year, the Academy Awards still carry significant attention, acclaim, and prestige […]
Romantic Comedy Structure: The Legendary Films That Shaped the Romcom Genre
Romantic comedy structure explained: Discover legendary films that shaped the genre, essential tropes, narrative patterns, and timeless classics that define romantic comedies.
War for the Planet of the Apes: a “Biblical Epic Western War Movie”
Screenwriter Mark Bomback on finding inspiration, balancing tone, and developing backstory for antagonists
Screenwriter Mark Bomback on finding inspiration, balancing tone, and developing backstory for antagonists
No Cookie-Cutter One-Liners – Spider-Man: Homecoming
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley on what sets their Spider-Man apart from others, why lowering the stakes actually increases the stakes, and developing the right voice for a project.
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley on what sets their Spider-Man apart from others, why lowering the stakes actually increases the stakes, and developing the right voice for a project.
Writing for Animated Movies
Advice on writing for animated movies, including the importance of appealing to all ages, finding emotional balance, and the advantages of collaboration.
Great advice on writing for animated movies, including the importance of appealing to all ages, finding emotional balance, and the advantages of collaboration.
