How To Make A Sequel That’s Original But Honors The Original: A Conversation With “Quantum Leap” Showrunner Martin Gero
Hindu mythology and Jewish tradition both have original representations of the concept of time travel in the forms of images and oral storytelling. One of the first written accounts of transtemporal travel was a story by Edward Page Mitchell titled The Clock That Went Backward that ran in the New York Sun in 1881 and was […]
“Expanding the Cop Universe” Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter Talk About ‘The Rookie: Feds’
Cop shows are perennial favorites. From the BBC’s Telecrime (1938-1939) to The Untouchables (1959-1963) to Law & Order (1990- ), audiences love to play armchair detective. Some shows focus on detectives, some on court room proceedings, some on cops on the beat. No matter the subgenre of crime show, it’s always the characters that endear […]
“Chef’s Kiss” Tembi and Attica Locke Make A TV Series ‘From Scratch’
When people think of Italy, they not only think of the outstanding architecture and awe-inspiring art, but they also think of food. Various savory ingredients go into dishes “da zero,” made from scratch. This ancient region can promote a discovery of the senses – olfactory, gustatory, or romantic. When actress Tembi Locke traveled to Florence, […]
Writing an Authentic Exorcism Film: An Interview with Robert Zappia on “Prey For The Devil”
Halloween is here which means there will be plenty of horror fare to choose from. One new release to keep an eye out for is Prey for the Devil. Directed by Daniel Stamm and written by Robert Zappia, Todd Jones and Earl Richey Jones, the Lionsgate flick is a fresh take on the exorcism genre. […]
Getting from Point A to Z with a First Feature: A Conversation with Smile’s Parker Finn
The origins of the smile can be traced back almost 30 million years. It hasn’t always been a symbol of joy. In the realm of primitive primates, it signaled submission. Called a “fear grin,” it gave the impression that the purveyor of the expression was anodyne. Throughout the ages, humans have mastered the art of […]
