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  1. Black List announced tomorrow. They've moved it up a day from the 14th - the day before Rogue One opens. I guess they figured no one would be interested in the new Star Wars movie. Will we be allowed to see the scripts? Already I've gotten... heat over distributing O2. How do they expect to generate... heat if they won't let people see the scripts?

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      jtthieme

      I am on a Mac. Do you mean Option-Right?

       

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  2. I'm sure I'm in the minority here and will probably get crucified for this, but I honestly do not get the hype for Stranger Things. It seems like the more people hype a show up all over social media the more let down I am by it when I finally get around to watching. Props to the writers for getting it going but I just was not engaged. Discuss.

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      jtthieme

      The show was a fun throwback but the overhyping of the show is going to lead to a lot of pissed off people when S2 doesn't live up to their unrealistic expectations.

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  3. Wish the Black List would just post the list instead of NSFW videos. Guess I'll just have to wait...

  4. So I ended up winning best comedy feature at Austin. I'm still trying to process the whole experience, but I can't say enough good things about the festival!

  5. Well, I'm in the Austin finals with a comedy. Nervous and excited to be heading to Austin (first time!). Anyone else going? I'd love to meet up...

  6. Why shoot film if your movie is set to premiere on HBO anyway? And at the cost of TWO shooting days...?

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      jtthieme

      The film vs. digital debate is all just a manufactured throughline for the show. There is a difference between the two, but it's isn't something Jason hasn't dealt with before. He had the same issue with his short (that got him into the finals) and there, he shot... DIGITAL... to save money. The whole eFilm / Fotokem grading sessions story beats are nonsense to add drama. He's already clearly aware of the tradeoffs of each choice.

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  7. I'm in the Austin semifinals with a comedy. Hoping for the best and good luck to anyone else in the Austin!

  8. Do any of you writers use outlining software, or do you typically just stick with Word?

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      jtthieme

      I like Scrivener. You can outline and create a virtual corkboard.

       

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  9. In LA for a week, anything cool I should check out while I'm here?

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      jtthieme

      If you're driving, go to Golf N Stuff in Norwalk. That's where Daniel-san took Elisabeth Shue in "Karate Kid." And it's a fun course.

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  10. In LA for a week, anything cool I should check out while I'm here?

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      jtthieme

      Go the touristy route: Philippe's, skip Pink's -- it's garbage, Canter's (if you like 80's hair bands), day drink in Venice Beach (watch out for meth heads) and SM (watch out for tourists), Griffith Observatory, hike the Palisades (better than Malibu and easier to get to), BBQ and watch polo match at Will Rogers SP.

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  11. Let's talk about what music you write to....

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      jtthieme

      I play "2 girls, 1 cup" and minimize the window.

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  12. Besides Urban Dictionary, do you know any good resource for current teenage lingo?

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      jtthieme

      "Actually" is another horribly misused word (by teens and adults). Ex: I actually found that funny = That was really funny.

       

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  13. Besides Urban Dictionary, do you know any good resource for current teenage lingo?

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      jtthieme

      Googling the words "teens" and "blow jobs" will ALWAYS turn up something. Maybe just not something pertinent to your script.

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  14. I'm a huge Fincher fan, but Gone Girl didn't blow me away. Performances were good, especially Pike and Perry. I'm not sure if it was the photography but it came off a little dull.

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      jtthieme

      I thought Fincher showed off his maturity as a director. The visuals complemented the narrative without overpowering it.

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  15. Wow... The Strain started so strong. What happened??!

  16. Wow... The Strain started so strong. What happened??!

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      jtthieme

      All of its characters started functioning like pawns that serve a certain, forced narrative instead of acting and reacting like normal people.

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  17. Pinch me -- My project is on Yahoo News they're talking about the forthcoming film thought the script isn't on the market yet! https://t.co/Uj9v4aSrXg

  18. Man, Cockeyed Caravan's blogspot is amazing....

  19. Excited! My horror-thriller just made it to the top 10 at Austin and top 25 at Page in its category. Hope to see some of you in Austin.

  20. Any DSLR cinematographers out there who can recommend some good, affordable old SLR lenses which would be good for a Canon T3i? Models and personal recs would be greatly appreciated.

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      jtthieme

      I would definitely check out ebay or keh.com. You should be able to get yourself an 85mm f/1.8 and a 135mm f/2 and still have a little left over.

       

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  21. Any DSLR cinematographers out there who can recommend some good, affordable old SLR lenses which would be good for a Canon T3i? Models and personal recs would be greatly appreciated.

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      jtthieme

      What's your budget? I use 1970's Nikon lenses and found some great deals on eBay (for 24mm, 50mm, and 135mm).

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  22. Just found The Glitch Mob (music) for the first time... :)

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      jtthieme

      Good stuff. There are some great remixes of their work as well, namely "Drive It Like You Stole It" (Pawn Remix).

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  23. DD CONGRATS on making the blacklist!!!!!

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