Having to listen to studio execs tell you how to write can affect you. Take William W. “Bill” Norton, a successful screenwriter who penned the scripts for “The Scalphunters” (directed by Sydney Pollack), “White Lightning” and “Gator” (both starring Burt … Read the rest
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Isreali Commandos Steal Screenplay
In a daring nighttime raid, Israeli commandos boarded a ship and stole the screenplay for a biopic on the life of Ingmar Bergman. Read the true story here.… Read the rest
Alien Invasion?
“Machete” is a bloody movie about an illegal immigrant with a big machete. Co-screenwriter Alvaro Rodriguez is surprised that people interpret it as having political overtones. Should he be?… Read the rest
Mobster? Writer? What’s The Difference?
Former Gambino family crime boss John “Junior” Gotti is now busy writing the screenplay of his life story. He also claims to have written a children’s book. Who knew he was versatile?… Read the rest
No Oscar, But We’ll Take A Copy Of Your Script, Please
In Mumbai, they get very excited to have a script requested by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Margaret Herrick Library. In Los Angeles, we actually go to the Academy library. It’s great. … Read the rest
Beyond The Nicholl Fellowship
If you weren’t one of the finalists for the Nicholl Fellowship announced this week, it’s okay. Abu Dhabi has a fellowship, too. (And it pays $100,000 – that’s some righteous bucks….)… Read the rest
Screenwriting On The iPad
We knew it would happen sooner or later. Well, it’s sooner. Screenwriting – a screenwriting app for the iPad. And it’s only $6.99. Cool….… Read the rest
All About Aaron
Was Aaron Sorkin high when he gave this interview? Sorkin, writer of the upcoming movie The Social Network (a biopic about the troubled and complicated genius behind Facebook ) is the troubled and complicated genius screenwriter behind so many … Read the rest