Right around that time I moved to LA in the mid-1980’s an upstart computer store opened with a crazy idea: cater just to the film and television community. I gave it six months to a year before it folded in the shadow of Computerland. Well, Computerland is gone, but THE WRITERS STORE is still there,… Continue reading The Writers Store
Month: March 2009
THE WRESTLER
Overall Impression – Great in so many ways. A wonderful film about belonging, one’s place in the world, and of course… WRESTLING! THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Randy (a.k.a., “The Ram”). What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: reboot his dying wrestling career. Personal: get his life back on track. Private: figure… Continue reading THE WRESTLER
MONSTERS VS ALIENS
Overall Impression – Not a bad movie, but one with a very muddled central question. And a few more comedy punch-up writers wouldn’t have hurt, either. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who is your main character? – Susan What is she trying to accomplish? – Professional: First half of the film she wants to get out… Continue reading MONSTERS VS ALIENS
Contour for Windows
It’s official…Contour for Windows officially goes on sale Monday, March 30! Pre-sales are going amazing, and there will be a discount available for registered owners of the TotallyWrite Development Suite. If that describes you, keep your eyes on your inbox for details. Thanks again to the great gang at Mariner Software for all of their… Continue reading Contour for Windows
Review of Contour at IT Reviews
IT Reviews just posted a review of CONTOUR. You can check it out here. What I like about the review (besides the fact that they like the software!) is that it very clearly says what Contour is and how it helps writers. It’s a great, concise overview of the program. Thanks again to Rob… Continue reading Review of Contour at IT Reviews