First Look: BLADE RUNNER 2049 review
Our Ian Kennedy on why it’s a fitting follow-up, why you should watch it in IMAX 3D, why it’s like the original in some unintended ways too, and why some audience reaction will suffer as a result… (more…)
Why scripts with black leads are big right now
With the success of MOONLIGHT, GET OUT and many more, just why exactly are black leads in films and script in right now? (more…)
Bobby Lee Darby’s Pitching Tips – Pitching to Hollywood, European, and UK Producers
Our new Elite Consultant, multi-produced screenwriter Bobby Lee Darby, shares his pitching tips on how you should approach pitching to Hollywood, how to plan for it, and how to ace it! (more…)
Why Hollywood loves book adaptations…
Why Hollywood loves book adaptations… and how we can help with yours! (more…)
Why Hollywood is ready for subtle storytelling at last. Part 3: The ARRIVAL of a new, subtler wave in cinema?
Ian Kennedy continues to discuss the sublte storytelling reneaissence in cinema and how ARRIVAL could be the sign that this trend will continue… (more…)
Why Hollywood is ready for subtle storytelling at last. Part 2: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA’s complex Protagonist
We delve into what MANCHESTER BY THE SEA storytelling and narrative techniques were implemented to make this film a subtle success. (more…)
WriteMovies Writing Tips – Robert McKee and being secure as a writer
WriteMovies Writing Tips – Robert McKee and being secure as a writer
“Secure writers don’t sell first drafts. They patiently rewrite until the script is as director-ready, as actor-ready as possible. Unfinished work invites tampering, while polished, mature work seals its integrity.” – Robert McKee (more…)