Hollywood vs. Reality: Translating Greg Cope White’s Memoir “The Pink Marine” into Netflix’s “Boots”
Netflix’s Boots brings Greg Cope White’s 2016 memoir The Pink Marine vividly to life, charting the journey of a closeted gay recruit Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) thrust into an intense Marine Corps boot camp. Showrunner Andy Parker (Tales Of The City, Pantheon) reshapes White’s personal narrative into an ensemble dramedy, weaving humor, brotherhood, and the […]
“Writing Glimpses of Empathy” Lee Sung Jin on Netflix Series ‘Beef’
“I was an economics major and I thought I was going to get into investment banking,” says Lee Sung Jin (who also goes by Sonny Lee). “It didn’t feel right at any point of my entire college career,” jokes the screenwriter. “I was really flailing about, unemployed, temping a lot, and I had gotten into […]
“Surrender, Forgiveness, And Foregoing Control” Martin Gero & Brendan Gall On ‘Keep Breathing’
Survival stories of ordinary folks yanked from the routine of their daily lives remain wildly popular on our screens. Characters are tested and forced to survive in isolation in a hostile environment, unsure if they’re ever going to be rescued. Keep Breathing, helmed by Martin Gero (Blindspot, The L.A. Complex) and Brendan Gall (The Lovebirds, […]
“The Extent Of The Streaming Revolution Hasn’t Been Fully Grasped” Says Michael Schulman, Features Acquisitions At Netflix (Part 2)
The Future Of Steaming Michael Schulman believes the massive market disruption by the streamers is still in its infancy. “Streaming is increasingly all there is.” Netflix has an advantage because he got an early start in the streaming landscape. They started as a DVD mail rental company that captured the technological capacity of the internet. […]
“The Extent Of The Streaming Revolution Hasn’t Been Fully Grasped” Says Michael Schulman, Features Acquisitions At Netflix (Part 1)
Michael Schulman’s storied career includes stints at William Morris, ICM, CAA, and even two years as VP of Development at Michael Mann’s company. He currently works at Netflix, scouring the world for features to acquire for the company. “I’m the sorter on the ground floor, separating the wheat from the chaff at Netflix,” he said […]
