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I'm contemplating a move to a Macbook after not finding a PC laptop I really like. I have a PC desktop, so the laptop will not be my primary machine. I'm looking for portability but need enough power for writing/surfing, maybe some Netfilx. I'd appreciate hearing users' thoughts on Macbook Airs and Pro retinas. Thanks!
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Yeah, I know about the shortcuts on Mac.... it's just that PC has a lot of those keys and other user friendly designs more available. Sometimes, I'm on the phone or doing something with my free hand and liked how PC made it so easy. I would switch to Macs because they are the future, but just be aware of some of the less user friendly aspects when deciding on the Macs. Next time, I will play around with each version and even spend more just to get one that's comfortable. I kin...
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My biggest gripe is with organization of the files and saving. I've asked every Mac expert and they have all told me that soeme of those features just not available with Macs. Like if you have 10 word documents and you want them to be linked in one document with many sccaded tabs instead of 10 separate tabs that take up space.
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Besides Urban Dictionary, do you know any good resource for current teenage lingo?
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Hey, did you guys know that Effie's made 17 movies?!
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He shouldn't have entered the contest if he wasn't willing to work within the constraints of "the system". It's simple math, you give up some freedom for more money and higher profile. It's a stepping stone to an actual career. But then, did you see his apt in New York? The guy is a trust fund baby that's never had to make those real world compromises.
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Ben, I'm not sure he shouldn't have entered given that a) he won, he convinced them to shoot a different script and c) seems to be getting whatever he wants. As a director, he should fight as hard as possible to realize his vision, but he can't push "too far." As of now, he doesn't appear to have done that yet. No one on the project has to love the director; they just have to respect him and his vision and it appears that they do (for now).
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Where did the conversation about scripts being uploaded go?
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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.
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I think a current Scorsese movie is STILL better than most movies out there. The problem we have is that we expect masterpieces at this point and bemoan the lack of another Mean Streets, or Raging Bull, or basically everything he made up until the early 90's. The man is still an amazing craftsperson. Just my two cents...
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WHIPLASH was the best movie of 2014. UNBROKEN was the most disappointing.
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McGeek and TB Red are both dead on: most of the films that stood out to me were the smaller indie/foreign films and smaller horror/thrillers, etc. Like my 2014 list, not even one big studio awards bait film made my list....and when i go back to revise it, studio films probably won't even crack my list. It definitely has inspired me with my writing too...but yes, studio bait films were dull as fuck this year...but the smaller budgeted/indie/mid budgeted/foreign films were outstanding
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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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Next question for writers: have you ever received payment for net points on the back end of a deal? I'd be stunned if anyone has, but asking anyway.
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eddie murphy called net points monkey points. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_accounting
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Didn't want to hijack Fsalmon's post about Serial, so adding this post. I'm new to podcasts (other than film-related ones). Do any of you have any great podcast recommendations?
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As writers, you might like this short film that I worked on. It stars Paul Scheer, Natasha Leggero, Kristen Schaal, Ken Marino & Milo Ventimiglia.
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Seriously, can anyone stand Whitney?
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I agree with Mayo, when it comes to the casting of the boyfriend. He's just wrong for the concept. The premise of their relationship is that they're bored of each other and settled into the rut of married life with no sex, but a) they're not married and they're both young, hip and good-looking, so...why are they so bored, exactly? Why do they need to work so hard to get excited about sex? If the bf was not a bearded hipster, but rather a more buttoned-up, pole up his butt c...
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Anyone else mildly annoyed by the spec "racing into territories" hype? Producers bring specs into territories. That's just the way it works. A spec going into territories is not particularly newsworthy.
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Question for the writers on TB: have you ever had an optional writing step exercised? (I haven't and am curious.)
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Anone use Movie magic Screenwriter? I recently switched from Final Draft and this software sucks harder than Final Draft ever did. Glitches galore.
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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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The New Girl returned after a long absence and proved its the best new comedy. Admittedly, that's a low hurdle given the dreck that is Whitney and Two Broke Girls.
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I used to print up articles about my projects from Varety or THR and have them mounted, but now things are primarily just reported on Deadline. Do any of you print Deadline articles? If so, what's the best way to go about doing that so it's high-res and clean of ads, etc.?
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I need a new lightweight 13-14" laptop (I'm not interested in Macs). Anyone using one they love? I'm looking at the Yoga 3 Pro and the Asus UX301LA, but open to other suggestions. Thanks in advance!
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Hypothetical: If you just completed a high concept, rated R comedy, would you take it out wide now or wait until January?
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Does anyone have any comedic mystery script recommendations with good twists and turns?
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I'm looking for romantic comedy/dramedy movies or scripts about a married couple who break up and get back together at the end of the movie (e.g. The Ex). Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Feathers will be ruffled by this statement, but here goes: Louie sucked this season.
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It's strange, exciting and humbling to be rewriting writers whose work I really admire and whose quote is quadruple my own.
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I can't wait to see THE MASTER. PTA is in a class of his own.
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Anyone find these posts looking for "rock star" assistants annoying? If they were "rock stars," they wouldn't be assistants.