“Mining for Undiscovered Nuggets in a True Story” Jeff Pope Talks About ‘The Lost King’
“Now is the winter of our discontent, Made glorious summer by this sun of York,” is one of the most famous quotes from Shakespeare’s Richard III. It resonates with everyone because it evokes the change of seasons, in climate and life. In that play, King Richard is portrayed as murderous and an eyesore. Inquisitive writer […]
Writing an Actioner That Has Heart: Shay Hatten and Michael Finch Discuss “John Wick: Chapter 4”
The John Wick saga unfolds in chapters. Each movie is a trice of the Baba Yaga in survival mode. With fight sequences that are as well choreographed as the best ballet routines, breathtaking locales, and punchy dialogue, this is a series that outdoes itself with each movie. It’s like we’re climbing the Helix Staircase of […]
Maintaining Your Creative Voice: Jordan E. Cooper Talks ‘Ain’t No Mo’ and ‘The Ms. Pat Show’
Jordan E. Cooper is a burst of sunlight. His effervescent personality is infectious, and he has every reason to be happy. As the youngest produced Black American playwright on Broadway he’s started carving a path for himself in the arts that will have a ripple effect for years to come. With his humorous, yet incendiary play, Ain’t […]
Writing the Office Thriller: Tony Basgallop Discusses “The Consultant”
Tony Basgallop, the U.K. native’s credits include a slew of notable British TV movies and series. His latest foray into the thriller realm is the upcoming Amazon Studios series The Consultant, a Stygian The Office and stars the mercurial Christoph Waltz as Regus Payoff, the titular boss from hell. Tony recently spoke with Creative Screenwriting about […]
Sarah Spillane Reveals Her “True Spirit”
Circumnavigating the globe in a sailboat takes an enormous amount of courage because there are so many unknown factors that can come into play to delay or interfere with your journey and put your life in peril. Less than three hundred people have ever done it and only eighty of those have done it non-stop. […]
