Novelist Jacinda Townsend and writer James Bernard Short join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the movie American Fiction, which is based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett . Townsend and Short discuss how the film addresses race in the publishing industry via its central character, Black author Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, […]
What’s the first montage you remember seeing in movies or TV? I think the one from The Godfather stands out for me. I was probably too young to see a bunch of mafiosos killed to the prophetic words of the Michael rejecting Satan, but hey, I turned out okay. Right? When your story needs to […]
Writing a screenplay is an exciting endeavor that requires creativity, structure, and careful planning. With the advancement of AI technology, tools like ChatGPT OpenAI have become valuable companions in the screenwriting journey. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to effectively utilize ChatGPT for crafting engaging and compelling screenplays. How to Use ChatGPT for Writing […]
Your browser does not support the video tag. Summary Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, has gained a devoted fanbase and critical acclaim, with multiple Emmy nominations and wins. The show’s co-creator, John Hoffman, discusses the creative process behind unveiling mysteries and collaborating with actors, including new cast […]
This conversation is presented in partnership with the Refocus Film Festival, which celebrates the art of adaptation. The 2nd annual Refocus Film Festival will take place in Iowa City October 12-15, 2023. Passes are on sale now , with individual tickets and full festival announcements coming in September. * Scott Beck and Bryan Woods had […]
Editors note: Some comments were edited for length and clarity. When the Writers Guild of America went on strike on Tuesday, May 2nd, authors were right there with them. Some joined the picket lines as card-carrying Guild members; some put projects they’d had in development with major studios on indefinite hold; some jumped into their […]
Following a neurotic writer and a wealthy aesthete over four bumpy decades, “Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style” is a gay rom-com that tugs at the heart. Well known as a humorist, Paul Rudnick delivers an emotional romance amid the one-liners in his new novel.Credit…Emilio Madrid When you purchase an independently reviewed book through […]
We sit down with dynamic writing duo Beck & Woods to discuss their screenwriting journey. If you’re looking for an inspirational screenwriting success story, all you have to do is ask two of the most talented (and friendliest) writers working today, Bryan Woods and Scott Beck . These two childhood friends would eventually become the […]
John August Araya Doheny/Getty Images Writers Guild of America negotiating committee member John August has publicly disclosed his company’s investment in an artificial intelligence-powered writing tool and is facing some member blowback as the WGA is seeking to regulate the use of the technology in its current negotiations. The Big Fish and Aladdin screenwriter (and […]
Photos: Getty Images; Illustration: Variety The Met Gala may have been the last glitzy event to avoid picket signs. As of 12:01 a.m. on May 2, members of the creative community on both coasts (and production hubs in between) have traded the finery of that event for fire and brimstone on picket lines. The breakdown […]
