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  1. aphid47

    who was it that was going to write an article about self publishing and when can I expect to read it?

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Once I find a publisher for the article, I'll send you a link.

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  2. Corsairs

    Good news? "Terminator: Genisys" isn't as bad as expected. Bad news? It's still not good.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Ah, I see - 'spoiled' as in ruined, rather than just given away.

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  3. Corsairs

    Good news? "Terminator: Genisys" isn't as bad as expected. Bad news? It's still not good.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Why is it terrible marketing to put the best scene in the trailer? If the film is bad, you are never going to get good word-of-mouth so surely you have to just sucker as many people into seeing it on release?

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  4. sometimeaftertwoam

    The ONE biopic that's never been written or produced that should be. GO.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Paul Robeson but maybe it's going to happen now.

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  5. sometimeaftertwoam

    Question for those who read scripts on Kindle. Some scripts will hold my page on the Kindle, and some won't. I either download scripts directly from the tracking board on the device, I have them emailed to my email account by someone, or I email them directly to the Kindle using my @kindle.com email address. So why do some scripts save my place and others start back from page 1 every time I reload?

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Might not help you but I run all pdfs through Briss before e-mailing them to the Kindle and don't have your problem. http://sourceforge.net/projects/briss/

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  6. sometimeaftertwoam

    Best scripts with narration? Looking for a true masterclass in how narration should be executed. Prefer examples that are actually available here but whatever. Bring it!

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Shawshank Redemption and Sunset Boulevard are the two that leap out at me. Rush is a good example of using it more than many guides would advise, but getting away with it.

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  7. characterARC

    Birdman.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Will go down as one of the most 'meh' Best Picture winners.

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  8. Scott Crawford

    Senior Year = Kickin' It Old Skool. Took me a while to remember but, yeah, switch breakdancing for cheerleading and switch genders. BOOM! Mid-six figures. Not cynical, just pointing out that Hollywood does more recycling than Greenpeace.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      I'm not sure that's what Greenpeace does.

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  9. benskelly2

    I know this is a dead topic...but the more I think about it, it must be said: Interstellar is a complete mess.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      I thought it was very good. Yes, you could pick some of it apart but compared to the average mindless $200m movie it is in a different league. Much better on the human side than Inception, as well.

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  10. Coz

    Coz

    Does anyone read screenplays on a six-inch Kindle? Trying to help my eyes with the reduced light. How is it? Worth the money?

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      No, nowhere near a full page but it's surprisingly not much of a problem. I was thinking about buying a tablet to read scripts before trying with the Kindle and although not as good it meets my needs.

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  11. Coz

    Coz

    Does anyone read screenplays on a six-inch Kindle? Trying to help my eyes with the reduced light. How is it? Worth the money?

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Yes, I use Briss to crop and then turn it sideways to read. I wouldn't buy a regular kindle to read script, though. I mainly use it for books.

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  12. Eric W.

    haha is this real life tho http://www.writersstore.com/save-the-cat-screeenplay-structure-software/

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      The Last Story Structure Software You'll Ever Need...version 3.0...

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  13. StringerBell

    Scorsese needs a new editor he trusts. WOLF OF WALL STREET suffers from its length and just about every scene runs too long, sapping the film (and audience) of its energy.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      I have no idea why Shutter Island was longer than 100 minutes. The story was decent genre stuff but pretty shallow at the end of the day.

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  14. Corsairs

    Found this scriptwriting infographic made by a professional script reader quite interesting: http://i.imgur.com/T22gGBO.png

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      What is an Extraordinary Romance? Is it one between a terror suspect and a guard?

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  15. Reader George

    Wow, anyone else find "Now You See Me" more improbable than not? Disappointing.

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      The movie was insulting to the audience's intelligence.

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  16. axalon

    TBers who use tablets to read scripts on (iPad, Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab) How has your experience been with it? Does it hurt your eyes to read off something like that for extended periods of time?

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Kindle DX is ideal.

       

      Even a regular Kindle turned landscape is okay if you use something like Briss to trim the pdf.

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  17. npquinn

    The Holden Age of Hollywood by Phil Brody, free on amazon http://goo.gl/Rzigl

    1. joe_gillis

      joe_gillis

      Thanks, a good read. Reminded me of 'Syrup' by Maxx Barry.

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