FrankenScript :: Lee Gabel's Screenwriting Journal/Blog

I made some good progress on my outline today, and I’m probably about half to two-thirds of the way through. Then the real fun begins! Did I mention that I’m tackling a horror film this time? Probably not. It’s going to be fun to write because I really enjoy the horror genre a lot.

Much to my surprise, I received my Nicholl Fellowships letter today. It states whether or not I advance to the quarterfinals. There were 5,224 entries and 261 writers advanced, but alas, I was not one of the fortunate top 5%. However, the letter was as positive as it possibly could be. I’m not discouraged by [...]

Letters stating whether contest participants advance to the semifinals or not went out on Monday, July 28. With me living up in the wilds of Canada, that means I’ll be getting that letter sometime in the next three weeks or so. Keeping finger crossed!

I received some unexpected cool news today. My screenplay “David’s Summer” was judged a quarter-finalist in the 2008 Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Contest. The contest recieved 4300 entries and there were 395 quarter-finalists, making my screenplay part of the top 9% submitted. This was some nice validation, and a big kick in the ass to finish the [...]

I have to admit, I laughed a lot in this film. I also laughed a lot in Jackass, too, and the humour is on the same level. However, parts of this movie are completely bizarre, like a different writer under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs stepped in to write a few pages. Sure, it’s overacted, [...]

Technically and dramatically excellent. The fantastic visuals and gadgets compliment a complex but well balanced story, portraying characters we really end up caring a lot for. It is tragic that Heath Ledger is no longer with us, because his performance as The Joker is Oscar worthy. Definitely a must see.