andrewpwoodberry

quite a few interesting ones on there

Great, thanks.

I thought 1969 was good. Writing solid. Kubrick had a consistent, strong voice. But it just didn't keep me on the edge of my seat or make me laugh or make me feel something emotionally. And without any of those three emotions, I can't do anything more than say the writing is good.

Will have to check out monster calls! My fav so far has been Frisco

I loved Frisco too. The dialogue was so crisp, some great setups/payoffs, and a protag we could root for. I probably did like that one better than Monster.

Every time you hit "Reply All," Harvey cuts ten minutes from a good film.

Every time you hit "Reply All," JJ Abrams needlessly adds a lens flare to a shot.

Many thanks to his wife... http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/30/4788758/j-j-abrams-apologizes-for-his-overusing-lens-flares

Thanks so much, Mike. Technically ours does have an attachment, Chris D'Elia. But I think andrewpwoodberry is probably referring to someone huge like Robert Downey Jr. or Will Ferrell.

It seems to me there are more comedy pitches from established writers that are selling. Anyway, if you think you've got a funny concept don't let that stop you. I'm working on an action comedy now. If it's funny/good enough then hopefully top folks will attach.

You're not wrong, Andrew.

I'll read it this weekend. You've been a great contributor to this site. Thank you.

Thanks, Craig. My contributions are minuscule compared with yours.

sounds funny

GO FOR IT!

YAAAY!

APW you are on fire.

Any idea where one could get hold of all the old Creative Screenwriting Magazines? Either hard copy or PDF form?

Thanks. I was hoping for a PDF download somewhere, but can't seem to find one.

I too had a smile on my face after reading this

Brilliant!

I have to be the stupid one. I thought Finke was a columnist, was she producing this film or what?

Some examples of his where you the reader get to add up 2+2:

I just watched a 15 year old girl who was busy texting walk into a light post and I am no longer an atheist.

The quality of the gifts I get my family when I'm away is proportional to how poorly I behaved. They're all getting cars. #ByeSydney

The most disturbing thing I ever found on my son's computer was an empty history folder.

that looks fun!

im real excited to be coming up with a screenplay. so what if i can't write a novel.

a girl told me she love guys with glasses. she says it makes them look hot. i thought she meant shot glasses. #vision impaired

pregnant teenagers have to decide whether or not to keep or give up their baby at such a young age. that's a huge decision. is it bad that at 39 i still can't decide if i like pepsi or coke better? #save that one for 2026

Agreed.

It's Michael Bay without robots, though. I dunno. I thought the trailer looked decent but my wife almost ran out of the theater. :-0

Haven't seen it yet but initially liked the casting of Bateman and McCarthy. The TV marketing I've seen, though, is not anything that would have me rushing to the theater.

I love Jason Bateman and wanted to support Craig because I'm a fan of his podcast.

Great podcast. Both are so generous. Craig said he'd be posting the script soon but haven't seen it yet.

Lot of BL scripts I'd like to read over coming weeks

JOJO RABBIT's a nice read. Very sweet and comical dealing with a strange topic.

Looks like DEVILS AT PLAY, DRAFT DAY and scripts about SEUSS and Hilary Clinton are making the list. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578173742359909344.html

BrianCD -- you mean a "low" placing would be a PR nightmare right? Because after all the touting of the script as proof that the BL site is a godsend - McCarthy HAS to place high for Franklin to be able to stand tall and say "See I told you" we found a script the whole town likes.

It's really a double edged sword. If it places really high or at all, he'll get a lot of "this guy paid/was an intern". People will doubt the honesty of the list (both Black and Hit anytime someone who paid anything shows up. At the same time, both need to prove they have a monetary value and scripts they push/discover showing up on their industry wide lists is a great marketing tool.

Yeah man. You're reviews are top notch. Keep it up.

Thanks guy and gal. Put up a review of Rockets' Red Glare. Like they used to say on the "In Loving Color" skit...Hated it!

Hello Ladies is great fun and a fast read.

I have to say that in this one instance "telling" nstead of showing actually worked nicely to set up the character.

I would agree. I thought it was very effective and I am sure a major page saver.

hmm...it just got an "Impressive" over at Scripshadow.blogspot.com which means something or nothing...but i'll have to download this and read it over the weekend...