What I Learned Reading AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Pilot ScriptLet’s set aside the magic and glory of Avatar: The Last Airbender and analyze the pilot script.Mar 16, 2024Mar 16, 2024
How the Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s FINALE Tied All Loose EndsBefore you start reading, I want to say that this content involves major SPOILERS. So, please stop now. Go watch the finale and then…Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalSUSPIRIA (Dir. Dario Argento, 1977)“The ending of Suspiria isn’t bad, but it’s not as scary as the opening, which is one of the great set pieces in horror cinema.” — Edgar…May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Scene-by-Scene BreakdownSEQ. 0100 — THE ALTERNATE SPIDER-MAN “TAS”Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
fire on the cylindersI came across to Reddit the other day and thought it would be nice to have it on my Medium feed. Being bold and prepared, I think not only…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalPlaying with Expectations and Comedy, Pineapple Express ScreenplayWhat is laughter? Freud stated that the laughter is a release from tension.Sep 4, 2019Sep 4, 2019
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalWhat I Learned Reading The Haunting of Hill House ScriptI remember the show was an instant hit as soon as it dropped on Netflix. I saw the writers, directors, and actors I follow on social media…Oct 24, 2018Oct 24, 2018
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalWhat I Learned Reading IT (2017) ScreenplayThere is more than one screenplay around for Andy Muschietti’s IT (2017). There are early drafts by Cary Fukunaga and Chase Palmer. One…Sep 24, 2018Sep 24, 2018
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalThe Inspiration for Writing Batshit Crazy Characters and Nicolas CageOne of my friends recommended this video to me after I said that I was going to watch Nicolas Cage’s new movie, Mandy — which is an awesome…Sep 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalHow SHARP OBJECTS Pilot Script Tackles Detective Genre ConventionsSharp Objects is one of the best TV series I’ve watched recently. It’s bleak, dark, tense and I loved it! It has got so many genre elements…Sep 16, 20181Sep 16, 20181
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalWhat I Learned Reading THE THING ScreenplayJohn Carpenter said it’s the best screenplay he’d ever read for Bill Lanchester’s version of “The Thing”. And he made “ a game-changer that…Aug 28, 2018Aug 28, 2018
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalWhat I Learned Reading KILLING OF A SACRED DEER ScreenplayIn Euripides’ Iphigenia at Aulis, Agamemnon accidentally killed a sacred deer that belonged to Artemis, and she requires blood in return.Aug 21, 2018Aug 21, 2018
Published inThe Screenwriting JournalWhat I Learned Reading Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT ScreenplayIt’s such a playful screenplay and the movie mix of more than just one or two genres. And even it exceeds all of them.Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
What I Learned Reading Dr. Strangelove Screenplay or How to Establish a Strong ArgumentIt’s written by Stanley Kubrick and Terry Southern based on the book “Red Alert” by Peter George.Aug 7, 2018Aug 7, 2018
What I Learned Reading JACK REACHER ScreenplayI’ve been trying to get my hands on one of Christopher McQuarrie’s screenplays, especially the Mission Impossible Rogue Nation or Fallout…Jul 31, 2018Jul 31, 2018
What I Learned Reading MAD MEN Pilot ScriptThe script opens with the protagonist, Don Draper talking with the busboy at the bar. He mentions busboy’s ‘Lucky Strikes’ and shows him…Jul 24, 2018Jul 24, 2018
What I Learned Reading BLOOD SIMPLE (1984) ScreenplayCoen Brothers’ feature debut Blood Simple (1984) sucks us into its dark view of the world immediately.Jul 17, 2018Jul 17, 2018
What I Learned Reading ALIEN (1979) ScreenplayFirst of all, this is one of the most iconic movies. And the screenplay is the holy bible of screenwriting. Every once in a while I return…Jul 10, 2018Jul 10, 2018
What I Learned Reading PREDATOR (1987) ScreenplayIf it bleeds, we can kill it.Jul 3, 20181Jul 3, 20181
What I Learned Reading HEREDITARY ScreenplayDisturbing, distressing, startling, spooky, creepy, chilling, bizarre… I can’t find the word. Nothing compares the feeling that this movie…Jun 26, 2018Jun 26, 2018
