Keeping the Emotion of the True Story (From Script)

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, Barri Evins offers writers invaluable pointers on navigating the pitfalls, as well as capturing the potential of the true…

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, Barri Evins offers writers invaluable pointers on navigating the pitfalls, as well as capturing the potential of the true story, peppered with lots of real-life examples. Plus, exclusive interviews with “Andor” writer Tony Gilroy, “Thai Cave Rescue” showrunners Dana Ledoux Miller and Michael Russell Gunn, and so much more!

Why Prey Works and Lightyear Doesn’t

Prey, both as a script and as a crowd pleaser is proof that infusing a script with a clear emotional journey makes a huge difference. And the failure of Lightyear proves what happens when you get it wrong.

Reckless Creatives Podcast - Season 2 | Episode 3: Writing Routines, Community and Naps: Ralph Walker and the #5amWritersClub

If your regular routine isn't working, switch it up and give an early start a try!

Tony Gilroy on the Screenwriting of “Andor”

Script magazine caught up with screenwriter Tony Gilroy after the official launch event for the show and talked to him about his process, the structure of the show, and how he works.

Keeping the Emotion of the True Story: Dana Ledoux Miller and Michael Russell Gunn Discuss “Thai Cave Rescue”

“Thai Cave Rescue” gives us the perspective of the in-peril boys. Getting to know the boys provides an emotional foundation the other movies don’t have. Written by showrunners Dana Ledoux Miller and Michael Russell Gunn, the six-episode series has just the right dose of wit, drama, and action.

Don't Worry Darling Film Review

The film aspires to be a meditation on patriarchal capitalism and retro-steeped nihilism but comes off like a grad school thesis film.

Breaking & Entering: Truth or Consequences? Telling The True Story

True stories are as compelling as they are challenging to write. Barri Evins offers writers invaluable pointers on navigating the pitfalls, as well as capturing the potential of the true story, peppered with lots of real-life examples.