Trelby Screenwriting Software

Anyone looking for screenwriting software but can’t afford to buy one? Try Trelby. It’s full-featured, multi-platform, free and open source. http://www.trelby.org/

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First entry for 2012: 1-2-7-14

As I head into 2012, I have realized that I need to focus as much as I can on all things related to screenwriting. I’ve managed to get reasonably far with minimal structure, relying only on self-discipline. But I have found that even with self-discipline, I face a constant battle with procrastination. It seems like [...]

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Robert Rodriguez: “Film is Dead”

Never thought I’d see the day when film cameras would no longer be made. This move solidifies the move toward a totally digital medium, and one that allows unprecedented access to all filmmakers. Now we have no reason not to go out and make that film. There are many options to choose from, including DSLRs, [...]

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I Saw the Devil

I Saw the Devil

Be warned. This movie is  not for the faint of heart. It is extremely violent and gory, and although the violence portrayed is equally against both men and women, the story thread feels focused more on violence against women. This will be the deal breaker for some. I think the story still would have stood [...]

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Pride and Glory

Pride and Glory

Here’s a story about good cops and bad cops. It feels like many films that have come before. The same but different, but in this case, not different enough. We know almost from the outset who is good and who is bad. This is a smart move in that it builds suspense as things slowly [...]

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Secondhand Lions

Secondhand Lions

This is a touching story about a boy who feels he doesn’t belong anywhere, and the mysterious uncles he never knew taking him in and treating him like he was one of their own. Duvall and Caine have great chemistry together, one being the “Bud Abbott” to the other “Lou Costello”. Osment delivers a solid [...]

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Hall Pass

Hall Pass

I had no idea this was Farelly Brothers film until the end credits, and after everything that transpired in the story, I’m not surprised. I was a little disappointed actually, wanting more than I had just seen. There’s gross out humor, some full frontal male and female nudity (which is refreshing), but it’s more overt, [...]

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You Again

You Again

I like Kristen Bell. She’s talented, looks great and has great comedic timing. Much of the cast does as well. However the script they were given was just weak and rife with cliche. First of all, you know going in that it’s going to be a happy ending. That’s no spoiler. How about something different [...]

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The Polar Express

The Polar Express

I resisted this film for a long time solely on the basis that it just didn’t look right to me. A technical marvel for its time, the emotion of the characters just didn’t come through. But after seeing it with my young son, I finally saw what I had been missing. This is a magical [...]

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