Lessons in TV Writing From “Severance” Apple TV+’s Genre-Bending Masterpiece
Severance is a breakout hit for many reasons – it doesn’t check the boxes for writing formulaic television series. Severance is a standout because of its unique premise exploring work, identity, and personal boundaries in a dystopian corporate world. The show blends psychological thriller with corporate satire. The show’s creators never set out to create […]
“Finding Joy In A World Without Happy Endings” Cinco Paul Sings & Dances Through “Schmigadoon!” on Apple TV+
“I’ve been in love with musicals since I was really young,” confesses Cinco Paul, creator of Schmigadoon! on Apple TV+. “My mom used to play the cast recordings from Camelot, South Pacific, and My Fair Lady when I was a little kid. And then I remember seeing Singin’ in the Rain and thinking that it […]
Inside The Land Of Luck. Screenwriter Kiel Murray Is In “Luck”
Can anyone really be that lucky or unlucky in life? Can you create your own luck or is it random? Why can’t we all just have good luck in perpetuity and be happy? Long time animation screenwriter and Kiel Murray (Cars, Raya And The Last Dragon) pondered these philosophical questions when she spoke to us about […]
Dan Erickson Talks Work/ Life Balance In ‘Severance’
Anyone who has experienced the mundane day-in, day-out drag of the 9-5 office life will immediately identify with AppleTV+ series Severance. Perhaps, even more so now, in a post-pandemic world where workers are expected to essentially check their personal lives, emotions and any lingering fears stemming from a two-year shutdown at the office door. To […]
Ishana Night Shyamalan Talks “Servant”
“There are definitely elevated emotional stakes in season 3 of Servant,” said writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan (daughter of M. Night Shyamalan). Baby Jericho and their nanny Leanne Grayson (Tiger Nell Free) have returned to the Turner household, but not is as well as might be. Both are still affected by the cult called Servant. Dorothy (Lauren […]
