March 2011
Megan Ganz discusses what it is like to write for... →
I need to figure out how I can write for this show without having written for any tv show before. There always has to be a first show, right?
matthewballen asked: Casey, I put too much porn on my Tumblr and I keep forgetting and checking my Tumblr in public places. What should I do?
The Mae Shai - Run To Your Grave
This jam was...
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To counter the prom stuff currently on my blog,...
Breakthrough - Modest Mouse
I just realized how...
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“First you start with an idea, then you start to flesh out the structure, and...”
– Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Pi, The Fountain)
These are the exact words I needed.
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Watchatencio:
chriscantwell:
You know how the hippie movement had some good intentions, some pretty great music, some awesome drugs, but overall was pretty self-involved and on a lot of levels mildly infuriating?
Here’s the new iteration: Forts & Inbetween. When I first saw this, I got so angry I almost went blind at my desk. Few things tempt me on a primal level to physical violence against...
“They asked me to write an introduction to this screenplay. I told them I didn’t...”
– Charlie Kaufman’s introduction to Being John Malkovich: The Shooting Script (via thatisawesome)
Cool, this is how I feel most days. So I guess everything is going to be just fine!
WatchUmshini Wam starring Die Antwoord
I’m into it.
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Fall - Daft Punk vs M83 vs Big Black Delta
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The Dan Harmon School of Comedy Writing →
WatchI enjoyed this interview with Aaron Sorkin because I have been struggling with the things he says he struggles with which lets me know that I am probably just as good at writing as Aaron Sorkin is.
Screenwriting Tip #570
screenwritingtips:
Quick — make a list of everything your protagonist would do to achieve her ultimate goal. Lie to strangers? Lie to loved ones? Suffer, sacrifice, cheat, steal? Kill?
Now look at the list and ask yourself: how many of these happen in my script?
Screen writing tips coming through with a tip relevant to what I am trying to crack AT THIS EXACT MOMENT!
WHAT KIND OF DAY IS IT? IT’S A SKATEBOARD...
Watch“I told you, we’re going straight to hell!”
- Stone Cold Steve Austin
patfalco asked: i'll draw a picture of you - send me a picture.
in return you have to make a movie about me, but it shouldn't be that hard, i have already written it.
in return you have to make a movie about me, but it shouldn't be that hard, i have already written it.
The Pogues - Sally Maclennane
I’m very...
White House wants new copyright law crackdown →
The White House today proposed sweeping revisions to U.S. copyright law, including making “illegal streaming” of audio or video a federal felony and allowing FBI agents to wiretap suspected infringers.
In a 20-page white paper (PDF), the Obama administration called on the U.S. Congress to fix “deficiencies that could hinder enforcement” of intellectual property laws.
Anyone who has posted a...
WatchThe number 1 reason why I am bummed I missed out on SXSW was that I could have seen these dudes perform 4 times in one week.
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“When I wrote for Larry Sanders, Garry Shandling always talked about “writing...”
– Judd Apatow in Satiristas! (via leilacohanmiccio) I have never seen this quote but I needed to see it, thanks Nate and Leila!
