Why Complicated Characters Are More Interesting to Write (From Script)
In this week’s roundup brought to us by Script magazine, “The Great” creator Tony McNamara discusses season three of the hit Hulu show, “Past Lives” writer-director Celine Song shares why she believes the clown character is the highest form of art, and actor Ethan Suplee shares what he looks for when reading a screenplay.
In this week’s roundup brought to us by Script magazine, “The Great” creator Tony McNamara discusses season three of the hit Hulu show, “Past Lives” writer-director Celine Song shares why she believes the clown character is the highest form of art, and actor Ethan Suplee shares what he looks for when reading a screenplay.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep. 488 - From Assistant Editor to Filmmaker with Bomani J. Story
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Bomani J. Story about how working as an Assistant Editor led to his big break as a filmmaker, and how his movie The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster was a modern twist inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Why Complicated Characters Are More Interesting to Write - A Conversation with “The Great” Creator Tony McNamara
“The Great” creator and showrunner Tony McNamara returns to Script to discuss season three; tackling Catherine's external ambitions versus her internal relationship with Peter, what episode most creatively surprised him, and penning the finale.
Why Celine Song’s Past Lives is a Movie About Locations
Screenwriter and director, Celine Song, recently spoke with Script about why this film is about locations, why her characters feel authentic, why the clown is the highest form of art, the importance of clarity in writing dialogue, and why there is no subtext in her dialogue, and so much more.
Why The Audience is More Important Than You
The audience—not the “industry”— matters most. Your ability to get them to laugh, cry, be scared, angry, whatever, is the real key here.
The Actor’s Perspective - Creating Context and Texture with God Is A Bullet Actor Ethan Suplee
Ethan Suplee talks with Script about his process when approaching roles, his creative collaboration with filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, and what is a big turnoff for him when reading a screenplay.
