Wondering what the kids are watching these days? I was curious, so I reached out to a teenager and asked him to watch and review one film on his ‘must see’ list. Fifteen year old Jack Sanko chose, ‘The Truman Show.’ I wanted to know if it held up after all these years. Here’s what he had to say: Q: What were your impressions before viewing: My expectations for…
In my quest to explore what people are watching, I reached out to former entertainment editor from the Philadelphia Daily News, Howard Gensler, to find out what’s he’s been binging lately and here’s what he had to share. 1. What are you watching and where are you accessing it (network, streaming service)? After re-watching every episode in the “Law & Order” franchise(s) and bingeing “Chicago PD,” and “Hawaii Five-O,” I’m…
Pixar story artist Emma Coats originally tweeted these “story basics” — guidelines that she learned from her more senior colleagues on how to create appealing stories. I refer to this brilliant list often, so sharing it here: #1: You admire a character for trying more than for their successes. #2: You gotta keep in mind what’s interesting to you as an audience, not what’s fun to do as a writer.…
For the past few years I’ve taught a number of classes on writing for TV and Film and have found it to be my great joy. With adult students in particular, there is always an interesting life experience they bring to their ideas and it can be very exciting to watch material evolve. But I have also found that very often people think they know how to write for the…
Even though we’ve been home more than ever this past year, the shows we choose to stream are a serious time commitment. With so many viewing options before us these days, it can be overwhelming to navigate all that’s out there, so I’ve reached out to some respected individuals to find out what they’re streaming. This week, I spoke with Script Consultant, Creative Executive and Producer, Rebecca Stay, who shared…
If you can just take yourself out of the moment for a minute and let yourself sink into the insanity of the times we’re living in, you will inhale this star-studded Netflix mockumentary by “Black Mirror” creators Charlie Booker and Annabel Jones. Even though we’re still living it, I just may have to go back and watch a second time…
Visit a limited-run exhibit in Soho at The Color Factory for a colorfully, interactive good time!
The Historic Hudson Valley Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor, is an excellent way to enjoy fall and you don’t have to go before Halloween to get the full impact.
