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  1. ... who are those guys?

    Thank you to whomever recommended Ashish Mehta's services as a script reader. I forget who recommended him a few weeks ago but he's a great asset and very affordable to boot.

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      Thanks for the tip, Hater

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    Thank you to whomever recommended Ashish Mehta's services as a script reader. I forget who recommended him a few weeks ago but he's a great asset and very affordable to boot.

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      For anyone else interested, his site is scriptexaminer.com

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  3. StringerBell

    I often wonder what studio execs are thinking. Am I the only one who is not surprised that movies like Burnt and Our Brand is Crisis are flops?

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      ... drama. Film studios seem to be less and less interested in these stories except to for award contenders, which, I think, was how all of these were conceived -- and with Steve Jobs rightly so -- before the public shunned them.

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  4. StringerBell

    I often wonder what studio execs are thinking. Am I the only one who is not surprised that movies like Burnt and Our Brand is Crisis are flops?

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      I think Andrew's right. Personally, I'm glad they tried to do adult dramas, even if the results were mixed and the reception was cold. Steve Jobs isn't doing well either at the box office, but it's not because the critical reception has been tepid. I read one article claiming that all three flopped because they were a rehash of "white people problems". Maybe. There's a whole slew of reasons why, the biggest being that TV is now the home of the mid range budget...

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  5. Mr Cakes

    Wow. Bone Tomahawk was a great script and an even better film. I was worried as the trailer was lousy.

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      Wonderful. I was worried too. Terrible trailer. You've given me hope.

  6. Nic8767

    Outlining an Action Comedy... Anyone have suggestions of their favorite buddy films?

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      Second Midnight Run and Lethal Weapon

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  7. mister_7

    Looks like I made the first cut for this year's Nicholl.

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      Congrats! Hope you go all the way!

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  8. ideafeast

    Scooped. Sigh. http://forum.tracking-board.com/index.php?/topic/12816-rubber-tank-squad-by-david-boito/?hl=+rubber++tank++squad They secured the rights to the documentary film that aired on PBS called "The Ghost Army." I have been working on this script for years and did my research before the documentary came out.

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      I agree get it out there. A solid writing sample is a solid writing sample.

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  9. RobertCornero

    Tarantino's Student Film (My Best Friend's Birthday):

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      Also, just to clarify, he never went to film school so it's not a student film.

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  10. RobertCornero

    Tarantino's Student Film (My Best Friend's Birthday):

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      I think what he means is that the best way to learn is to fail. You learn best from your own mistakes, not from being told or even witnessing first hand lessons that others go through. I have to second that. Fail big and you learn a lot.

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  11. OpenWithGuyFaceDownInPool

    Where do we stand as group on referencing actors in a script's character descriptions? (i.e. Think: Jennifer Lawrence, Beauty & The Beasts) Weigh in.

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      Not a fan personally. It almost always takes me out, the few exceptions are comedies, like bishop said. Not only does it take me out of the script, it really tells me nothing about the character -- a Jennifer Lawrence type could mean anything to a number of people. That's at best. At worst it puts me in a very negative mind state as a reader, like saying, "oh, really? You think you can JL for this role?" So I say avoid it and put time towards really capturing the heart of your cha...

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  12. nmoher

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

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      Then down a bottle of Maalox, cuz you'll need it after those meals.

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  13. opie100

    Hard nosed female protagonists that you like. Go.

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      The Bride.

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  14. opie100

    Would the Whiplash script have beaten Birdman?

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      I think it should have beaten Imitation Game.

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  15. DonKasparoza

    What do you guys think of Stage32? Anyone here use it as a social network?

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      I was on it for five seconds. I'm sure if you find the right people it's a great source, but I couldn't put up with the constant trolls, know-it-alls and negativity.

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  16. Hasmap

    Just want some advice here. I want to upload my script, but the ending isn't quite finished as I am re-writing at the mo. Would people be interested in reading the other 80 pages if I put if up or I would lI be wasting my time? I want to upload something before a prepare to send it for script coverage in the next week.

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      Definitely agree. If you're excited about having just written something, show it to a friend. You'll be kicking yourself later if you send it out into the world now.

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  17. specwriter

    Has anyone had any experience with applying to a Sundance lab? I'm getting Franklin Leonard's referral to apply to the first Sundance Episodic Content lab and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips?

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      It definitely helps having a referral

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  18. Bobbylaw

    Have at it: http://timeisaflatcircus.tumblr.com/

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      Ha! That's great

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  19. StringerBell

    There are not many better feelings than typing FADE OUT. I'm headed out for several drinks because I just had the pleasure of typing those words.

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      Congrats!

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  20. Mike

    IT'S REEEEAAAAL! http://www.deadline.com/2014/04/screen-gems-acquires-action-spec-padre/

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      NICE! Finally! Congratulations, man!

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  21. rywold

    Just in case you haven't seen it yet: http://www.npr.org/2014/04/01/297284760/its-not-a-sled-anymore-remaking-a-cinematic-classic?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=npr&utm_campaign=nprnews&utm_content=04012014

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      Screenplay by Neo Anderson

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  22. craktactor

    The writing part seems the easy part in this industry when compared to searching for bridge money and investors. There's a reason I like to be alone in a room with nothing but my coffee/Guinness, keyboard and mindspace.

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      No matter what you're probably doing rewrites unless you are directing and producing it yourself.

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  23. Jaco

    Congrats on the TB Rec CB! All the best going forward - can't wait to see where this goes!

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      Congrats, it sounds brilliant!

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  24. Michael L

    As great as so much television is these days, and as addictively as I tune in to some of it, I tend not to re-watch it. Yet I do re-watch movies. I'm curious if others have similar tendencies. And thoughts on why that is (or isn't). Assuming this is the case for others, is it something as simple as production value? Or does it go deeper? Does it have to do with the story mechanics? Like, in order to go on this 2 hour journey, movies are super-compressed with idea and emotion, and...

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      I agree with Elliot -- I've watched The Wire and Sopranos (Sopranos 1st season as many times as some of my favorite movies, before it became unfocused). I think most people don't because they find devoting 13+ hours too intimidating. Whereas 2 hours can be digested in a single night.

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  25. ... who are those guys?

    JLaw taking a year off?! Say it ain't so...

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      I totally agree -- but selfishly I mourn :)

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