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The July/August Issue of Script is on Newsstands
Now! |
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 Read
a digital preview of the July/August issue, which includes Mark
Boal’s Writers on Writing: The Hurt Locker; William
Martell’s Basterd’s Father, a meditation
on the Tarantino canon; and Don Handfield’s How I Learned
to Stop Worrying and Love the Deadline.
For the digital preview, visit viewer.zmags.com/publication/b8afbc6e#/b8afbc6e/1 |
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Getting Your Shots: Departures and the Art of Inoculation |
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 When
presenting material that can be disturbing or shocking to an audience,
a screenwriter has two basic choices. The first is to bring the
material in a way that will maximize its disturbing or shock potential,
usually by withholding it for as long as possible and then introducing
it at a pivotal moment in the story so that it can hit the audience
between the eyes like a two-by-four. As an example, think of the
“monster jumping out” moment in any effective horror
film, the “here’s what really happened” scene
of a mystery or thriller, or the “you-know-what” scene
in The Crying Game.
To continue reading, visit
www.scriptmag.com/film-review/getting-your-shots-departures-and-the-art-of-inoculation.html |
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Discussing the July/August Issue With Andrew Shearer |
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 There
seems to be a common concern in the July/August edition of Script
magazine that original screenwriting in Hollywood is an endangered
product. Editor-in-Chief Shelly Mellott mentions her concern over
unique films like Away We Go and The Hurt Locker
receiving proper attention. In Ray Morton’s article, Going
Global: Screenwriting in the International Marketplace, he
talks about how Hollywood is importing more and more remakes from
overseas, once they’ve proven themselves in foreign markets.
And of course we’re all aware that every third movie in
the multiplex these days is a comic-book adaptation -- and now
we’re on to toys!
To continue reading, visit
scriptmag.blogspot.com/2009/07/discussing-julyaugust-issue-with-andrew.html |
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Robin Russin: The Curious Shortcomings of Benjamin Button |
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 I
am a fan of David Fincher, Eric Roth, Robin Swicord, and nearly
all the actors involved, which is why I find myself drawn to understand
why The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (the source of
so much excitement and anticipation before its release) has --
unlike Seven or Forrest Gump -- largely drifted
from memory in a few short months, other than the residuals of
its remarkable special effects. The Fitzgerald short story on
which it’s based had been planned for adaptation with a
number of different stars and directors attached over the years,
and with good reason. The tale of a man who is born old, only
to age in reverse, to grow younger as the world around him ages,
is a topic rich with possibility (similar to territory that Brad
Pitt had explored memorably in Interview With the Vampire).
To continue reading, visit
www.scriptmag.com/features/the-curious-shortcomings-of-benjamin-button.html |
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Podcast: Peter Hanson: Tales From the Script |
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 Peter
Hanson, director and co-writer of Tales From the Script,
has first-hand knowledge of the difficult and sometimes downright
cruel business of screenwriting. Luckily for us, he hasn’t
given up yet. Instead, he and creator/producer Paul Robert Herman
have gathered 50 screenwriters -- some you’ll know and some
you won’t (yet) -- to trade war stories. Script
sat down with Hanson to discuss the film and a few personal stories.
Tales From the Script is the first film in Script's
new screening series, in partnership with American Cinematheque.
To listen to the podcast, visit
www.scriptmag.com/interviews/peter-hanson-tales-from-the-script.html
To attend the screening of Tales From the Script, visit tinyurl.com/msexgl
Final Draft users and Script magazine readers receive $2 off admission with code FDSM9 |
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| 6.
Marvin V. Acuna: Opportunities for Screenwriters |
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 If
you've ever wanted some real, insider information on the crucial
changes taking place within the studio system, how these changes
will affect YOU as a screenwriter, and how you can exploit these
changes to your advantage -- straight from the mouth of a Senior
Vice President of Production at Sony Pictures Entertainment --
then this will be very important for you to read.
To continue reading, visit
www.scriptmag.com/news/marvin-acuna-sony-exec-on-opportunities-for-screenwriters.html
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Marvin
Acuna has partnered with Final Draft, Inc. and Script
magazine to provide industry access to scriptwriters across
the globe. Beginning in August, Mr. Acuna and Final Draft,
Inc. will be hosting live streaming video events with industry
insiders. Get Hollywood access no matter where you are with
these unique new events, free from Final Draft, Inc. and
The Business of Show. Look for our first event in August! |
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