Nic.Lishko

Everybody loves to project their bullshit on people when it comes to making micro, indie, medium budget, big budget stuff. Too much hate on why making films/new media/tv/shorts sucks in this day an age of mass digital consumption, consumer ADD, etc etc etc .... don't buy into it.... everything is a thing and nothing is in your control... or is it?

Interesting. I've just been getting more into the indie scene (saw Quiet City, Eagle Vs. Shark and Nice Guy Johnny all in the same day) and since I don't live in LA I figured it might be worth a shot. Just don't wanna do mumblecore

And while I'm on THAT note, yes people do project their bs on others. Taking into account the Consumer ADD, I think the market is mashed down with too much nonsensical (Fred, youtubepoop or whatever) and not enough sensical. My only issue with the "current" state of indie is no one cares about the stories or like Quiet City are just so boring you do want to gouge the eyes out. A delicate balance, but there's my ADD posting for ya. Duplass brothers do it and Cyrus was pretty awesome!

Agreed. Despite some problems with the version I read the rewrite/what got produced was not what I would consider much of an improvement. The film was way too boring at times.

Movie fucking sucked donkey dick. Not nearly as good as the draft that attracted all the attention.

Thanks for letting me know peeps!

Nice! Always love hearing the recommendations - trims my read pile, and adds some quality to the top. Thanks!

Happy to oblige! I've on to MailMen, should have that done soon...

Which I just finished. It had great dialogue and clever situations, but mostly felt like a first draft with lots that could be cut so it's a pass.

If you liked this the BBC miniseries Messiah (2001) might be of interest.

Always enjoy a good BBC series. Will definitely check it out

LOL. So this company exists to more like CONFUSE consumers, so when they start watching the movie they just go, "AW DANG!"? Crazy. It must work

I've been to several mockbuster parties/screenings. One of them was held by the director whose film was ripped off.

LOL. Details? If not, cool story bro.

The test for the right genre should be your own personal taste. If you can objectively say that you'd go see your movie opening weekend if it wasn't yours, then you're doing the right thing, irregardless of what the spec market is or isn't. Do good work and the offers will follow...

Danke dude. Good to hear that kind of stuff.

LOL. Thanks geek I remember it being a huge spec sale.

That's awesome. I just saw Thursday last month. That band is always so good live.

Agreed . They did QUITE well.

How about giving each character their own unique way of speaking. I wish I was better at it and the vast majority of amateur scripts have the characters all speaking the same way.

Good idea!

Yes, I need one as well. Or one of those tablets/ipad. Would make it much easier to read scripts.

I started a discussion on this under "Chit Chat" some time ago. If all you're reading on it is screenplays, I've actually installed a different OS on the Kindle, something called Duokan.

Sweetness, I'll have to check that out. Thanks Ted, I'll do that. Nightcrawler (best xmen by the way), I just don't want the headache from those bright screens!

Absolutely - it reinforces a lot. However there is a danger that you end up thinking too technical.

Charlie, was that posted on TB? Or did you get it elsewhere?

Mysterian, it seems like Scriptshadow was first, and Tracking Board may be next in the crosshairs. Here's hoping it isn't...

K. Ryans posted coverage a while back. Check the file exchange!

sorry haven't been able to participate so far; is there a list of the scripts already covered?

Catching the Gilroy read this weekend. High expectations.

@Pompalompa, did you see they released a remastered version of Adagio In D Minor from Sunshine a couple years back? It's incredible.

I play "2 girls, 1 cup" and minimize the window.

White noise is pretty great to write to:

http://rainycafe.com/

Excellent!

Good luck, CB!

Sweet! Good luck!!

Worst. Honeymoon. Ever. and Good Time Gang

I loved Worst Honeymoon Ever, definitely will get to This means war and good time gang. Thanks so far!

Brick vs. Stone. A little ridiculous but fun.

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

Yep.

Cool, thanks man!

How so Mac?

Chris Pratt is a new star in the making...just sayin'

ideafeast -- I think the idea is that Hollywood isn't producing nearly as many new stars as it used to.

Chris Pratt and Benedict Cumberbatch are anomalies.

Awesome!

Haven't seen it, Chuck. But, thanks. I will check it out.

What a great find!

I will aim for next Friday. noon PDT or EDT?

Missed it! Next week!

1 PDT

It'll happen Chuck. It'll happen.

Good Luck Chuck.

Good stuff, man!

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