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  1. Going to start being more consistent with script reviews. Please script suggests or I'll just do random ones with no loglines :) (Still want to do what Cyber suggested with breaking down Lethal Weapon).

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    2. jdigdug

      jdigdug

      Charlie Brown, how you doin'!? Good to see you still here - I'm back after a long hiatus, though I'm still focusing on some other things right now, and will be for the next several months, but at least I'm back as a browser, a TB voyeur of sorts... :-)

    3. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Jason, good to hear from you sir! How goes Goliath?

    4. jdigdug

      jdigdug

      Hey Charlie! Well it's been pretty much on hold since last summer - I started working at Apple (I'm now an Expert at an Apple retail store) and the majority of my weekly time has been going toward that gig, plus I'm now doing search engine marketing with a great company, working as a freelancer of sorts, so I've been incredibly busy. I had actually moved forward with a small group of people toward making an animated full-length version of the script, but that has since bee...

  2. HAPPY BLOOD LIST DAY!!!!!

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    2. Cdrzewie

      Cdrzewie

      a few of them are assignments that usually don't get out on the town, which I raise an eyebrow to

    3. alexanderpacheco

      alexanderpacheco

      and the number two selection is managed by Lee Stobby, who just happens to be Kailey Marsh's roommate/BFF. Highly suspicious list.

    4. Gunnerkat

      Gunnerkat

      And Russell Ackerman is attached to produce 2 of the scripts. Nothing personal but what has he produced besides shorts?

  3. You can spend DAYS drowning in the wisdom from the lectures from BAFTA.

  4. Meeting went great. Got some awesome notes and some hope for the coming weeks. Good night to all!

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    2. Mike

      Mike

      It'll happen Chuck. It'll happen.

    3. Mysterian

      Mysterian

      Good Luck Chuck.

    4. Jaco

      Jaco

      Good stuff, man!

  5. Waiting to get your coverage back is an awful, awful wait.

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    2. axalon

      axalon

      I was on a date once when I received coverage. She went to the restroom, I checked my phone and there it was.

       

      The amount of will power I demonstrated the rest of the night was incredible.

    3. Nic.Lishko
    4. adlocke

      adlocke

      necessitates it. shudder!

  6. Ending my last night in LA by going to The Edison. Sweet steampunk themed bar.

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    2. mebishop2001

      mebishop2001

      Still with Energy?

    3. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Yes? Absolutely! Thanks Zoned!!

    4. Zoned

      Zoned

      You're welcome, Chuck! :-)

  7. As I get ready for my LA move, someone suggested signing up for Extras Management or Central Casting to make money while I look for a job and network. Is this a good idea? Experiences?

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    2. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Thanks people. My goal is to really ensure that I'll get some sort of work when I get to town so that I can pay for rent whilst writing and hopefully making connects. Any help is definitely appreciated and I'll keep asking questions in the coming weeks!

    3. mercutio

      mercutio

      Register with Central right away when you get to LA. You need to make an appointment, and check their website to make sure you bring the proper paperwork to your appointment. Then, be vigilant about calling the line several times a day to find out what's shooting for your demographic. You might also consider a calling service, but be careful; there are a lot of scams. It's not a great way to make a living, but it's money, and it's a great way to get on set and see how various...

    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Which is exactly what I want (how often will they need 6'4" guys?:P ). I want to work right away, as long as it is industry related for absolute sure. Don't want to get scammed. Thanks for all of that information :D!

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    2. CookieMonster

      CookieMonster

      Oooh, thank you!

    3. aphid47

      aphid47

      fantastic! Haven't been a fan of any of the Nolan Batman films, especially the second one which felt like two movies smushed together after the first one ended.

    4. storymaps99

      storymaps99

      The Kindle version of the trilogy of screenplays is available now, for any of you Kindle readers out there (sorry to offend you ipad fanatics). ;-)

  8. Running through the black list making mean commentary with writing partner: "Okay, what's next...Jurassic Park...Wait, Jurassic Park!?"

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    2. lauriestark

      lauriestark

      maybe just "angspiration"

    3. lauriestark

      lauriestark

      which autocorrect just changed to "angus pirating" which is also going in my vocab.

    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      LOL. Thank you for that Laurie :D. I think everyone can relate to using a little angerspiration.

  9. Just found out a script i spent the last 6 months working on sounds a lot like something that sold in January. Pacing the room...

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    2. Reader George

      Reader George

      Ugh. Happened to me with "Swing Vote" and "Balls of Fury."

    3. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Really? Balls of Fury? That sucks dude......maybe just change the sport? Like to Curling?

    4. Nomadwriter

      Nomadwriter

      Just had the same experience where my reps are discouraging me to spec a script that I had been developing for six months.Frustrating!Maybe I need to turn it into a novel...

       

  10. Took the advice of SeeriousTimes. Review to be posted in about ten minutes for Grand Piano.

  11. Send some good vibes to fellow TB'r Larry Lasky: He's got a spec going out! http://www.tracking-board.com/rift-spec/

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    2. Larry_Lasky

      Larry_Lasky

      Thanks!! I've never posted in the forum before, so this is a nice place to leave my first comment!

    3. zkendall

      zkendall

      Go kill it Larry. Sounds like it will find a home easily

    4. Reader George

      Reader George

      Best wishes, Larry! And great title, too.

  12. Looking to write better reviews and hopefully soon be able to write coverage on the specs I review. Suggestions?

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    2. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Thanks Chuck, massive appreciation. Is coverage still done this way?

    3. Chuck
    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Cool, thanks man!

  13. FINALLY. A NEW COLUMN ON WORDPLAYER: http://www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp55.Time.Risk.html

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    2. Scott Crawford

      Scott Crawford

      It's a miracle! And thanks for sharing, Charlie.

    3. sbbn

      sbbn

      Thanks for sharing - I used to really enjoy this site but forgot it existed after it went un-updated for what felt like several years.

    4. axalon

      axalon

      Wow, great read! One of the best insights into the industry I think I've ever read. Thanks for sharing, wish I had something this straight to the point when I started out.

  14. What is your favorite "be careful what you wish for" script/movie? Mine is a tie between Bruce Almighty and Big.

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    2. Jaco

      Jaco

      Does "Something Wicked This Way Comes"?

    3. Writer

      Writer

      Jurassic Park like a mofo!

       

      http://bit.ly/xovKl4

    4. craktactor

      craktactor

      It's a Wonderful Life.

  15. My previous status was supposed to say the following: Ready for the hate. I enjoyed Ridiculous 6.

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    2. andrewpwoodberry

      andrewpwoodberry

      That last Adam Sandler movie I liked -- and that I thought he was giving a lot of effort -- was the first half of Funny People. Bedtime Stories, I thought, was OK for what it wanted to be.

    3. Nic.Lishko
    4. adlocke

      adlocke

      buck up buckaroo. at least you're not anemic.

  16. So wait, Sacha Baron Cohen ISN'T working on a Freedie Mercury biopic? Did someone even write one? And if they did can we freaking read it please?! How would THAT not be at the top of the black list...

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    2. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Damn that script is parafraphy.

    3. adlocke

      adlocke

      watch there come out a jenna marbles movie in like 2050.

    4. Galleria.Pictures

      Galleria.Pictures

      Where are the rights for the biopic now?

  17. Anyone know anyone who works for Starz?

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    2. Eric W.

      Eric W.

      good luck nic!

    3. adlocke

      adlocke

      i was born in colorado, but moved when i was one so i can’t say much about it except you drive in that third gear thing on automatic cars when you're in the mountains. i've been waiting my whole life to go back there one day, especially with recent additions to freedom lol. alas! hope you find what you want with your stearch.

    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Thanks. Wife is getting transferred at some point this year so I'll be closer to LA for writing on one hand and on the other there's more entrainment opportunities there than Michigan.

  18. No, the Henchmen mentioned in Sales is not mine. Yes, they're very different stories.

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    2. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      There's still hope! Just like their are dozens of movies about superheroes, there's room for a few about henchmen and sidekicks and villains,etc

    3. Reader George

      Reader George

      Indeed there are! Write on.

    4. Eric W.
  19. It begins...Looking for cheap apartment, 2 bedrooms for 2 cool dudes...Hoping to find month to month, somewhere near 90068 zip code i'm thinking. Ideas? Suggestions? Recommendations?

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    2. admin

      admin

      work craigslist. Everyone I know eventually finds their place (apartment or house) here.

    3. mikeyP_73

      mikeyP_73

      Found my first place on Beachwood in the 068! Yeah, work Craigslist... work it

    4. SeeriousTimes

      SeeriousTimes

      i had both padmapper and westside rentals because a friend let me use their account. Padmapper/craiglist is just fine.

  20. Mulling over next script to review...

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    2. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Can't seem to find Hoof Harrington in the spec section. Or Hells Pass. But shoot, both of those sound great to review.

    3. Cyber Hater

      Cyber Hater

      they're in F/E... check'em

    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Gah my bad. I'm on it like a fat kid at a candy store.

  21. Bitter Script Reader hit the nail on the friggin head today. Gives us unsigned folks some hope :).

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    2. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Why? To both. I will say this, I don't like how Thor suddenly looks way different then in the movie Thor.

    3. storymaps99

      storymaps99

      Loki was never a huge villain, at least from what I saw. He's the god of mischief, not evil. They needed a villain like Galactus, the eater of worlds. The villain is just as important as the heroes in an action movie.

    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      The thing I liked about the trailer was that virtually nothing was told or shown. I would bet he's not the only villain, that would be a tad ridiculous...

  22. Wonders if he would get in trouble for a member review on the new tarantino..

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    2. johngary

      johngary

      Why? It's not like everyone isn't already talking about this script today. 12 people sent it to me yesterday. It's everywhere.

    3. admin

      admin

      Agree, it's everywhere, but it's the person who starts bashing it first that pisses people off. No point. (IMO).

    4. admin

      admin

      Got word back from TB. There thoughts are - the script is everywhere already, anyone who wants to read it can, so better to review something else.

  23. Went to a prescreening of The Rite. Scriptshadow was right, that thing was freaking awesome!

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    2. liveon2legs

      liveon2legs

      there was nothing we hadn't seen 100 times before with this movie. To me anyways. It's your typical throw-away, January release horror flick. I'm glad you like it, though.

    3. boynotorious

      boynotorious

      You lost me at agreeing with Scriptshadow. Now I won't even bother because I am certain it's a piece-of-crap. Glad you enjoyed it, however. Movies lately have sucked so hard any enjoyment we can get out of them is a gift.

    4. Nic.Lishko

      Nic.Lishko

      Wow...try not to let the opinions of others wreck your day :D.

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