Feb 13, 2024
John welcomes Celine Song (Past Lives) to chart her journey from playwright to Oscar-nominated screenwriter. We discuss the intricacies of writing bilingually, the similarities between theater and a writers room, finding the right collaborators and how writing prepared Celine for for the rigors of directing.
We also...
Feb 6, 2024
John and Craig host another round of the Three Page Challenge, where they give their honest feedback on three listener-submitted scripts. They offer insights into using sound realistically, writing action that can be easily directed, finding subtext in dialogue, and navigating complex points of view.
But first, we dig...
Jan 30, 2024
John and Craig discuss the dynamics of fandom, attempting to
chart how things get cool, then hot, then terrible. But how are
fandoms organized? Where do subcultures start? And how should you
engage with the community that forms around your work? We also look at an alternative screenplay format from one of
last...
Jan 26, 2024
The DGA surprised the town yesterday, announcing an update to their already-signed agreement with the AMPTP. The new deal includes select pay bumps and the streaming bonus gained by WGA and SAG-AFTRA after their lengthy strikes.
John and Drew are back to look at what we know about this off-cycle development and ask...
Jan 23, 2024
John welcomes back Aline Brosh McKenna to look at how both you and your characters can become more “agentic.” What are the traps and pitfalls of going after what you want? How do you get people to engage with your protagonist, especially when the protagonist is yourself?
Then it’s another round of How Would This...