albinwonderland: I really try to challenge Canadian stereotypes at every opportunity but today I was walking down Young St. in Toronto and a firetruck honked very loudly and I clutched my chest and said “MY WORD” and as it drove past, a fireman leaned out of the window and apologized to me so I just don’t know…

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The 7 Elements of a SCENE

thatkatiecooney: There are few things as soul-crushing in the writing process (at least to me) than getting a bunch of characters in a room with the intention of something happening, then the characters proceed to stand around and stare at each other.   Or worse, look at you like this.  My characters didn’t know why they…

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communistcoppola: thefilmstage: There are a multitude of reasons why any film may get unfairly overlooked. It could be a lack of marketing resources to provide a substantial push, or, due to a minuscule roll-out, not enough critics and audiences to be the champions it might require. It could simply be the timing of the picture…

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writerlyn: I have a lot of hope for the future of hollywood. I see how hard my fellow assistants are fighting for equality, for social issues, for diversity in films, for loving people. I see the talent coming pouring in. I see the newer generation, trained on new media and sharper than ever. I see…

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bartonfinks: If 2017′s Oscar-nominated movie posters told the truth

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