A producer and friend of mine, Ilyssa Goodman, is conducting a pitching workshop in LA this coming Saturday, May 16th. I’ve known Ilyssa for years, and she’s the real deal. The seminar is short (3 hours) and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. CLICK HERE to check out the workshop’s promo page. When… Continue reading Pitching Workshop
Month: May 2009
“My Story Can Beat Up Your Story!”
It’s BAAAAAAAACK, and coming to TORONTO, NEW YORK, AND LOS ANGELES. The Seminar Formerly Known As TotallyWrite is now bigger and better than ever before and it’s been renamed… “MY STORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR STORY!” is the only seminar that’s guaranteed to turn your screenplay into the toughest kid on the block (see picture… Continue reading “My Story Can Beat Up Your Story!”
SIDEWAYS
Overall Impression – Hilarious, smart and moving. SEE IT! THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Miles. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: enjoy a fun weekend in wine country with his best (and soon to be hitched) friend Jack. Personal: get over his divorce. Private: find true love again. Who’s trying to… Continue reading SIDEWAYS
GHOSTBUSTERS
Overall Impression – Why can’t we bust ghosts for real? This is the coolest movie ever! THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Dr. Peter Venkman. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: catch all the ghosts in New York and stop Gozer, the god of destruction. Personal: win over Dana. Private: believe that… Continue reading GHOSTBUSTERS
X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE
Overall Impression – Hugh Jackman brings Wolverine to life like nobody else could. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Logan, a.k.a. James, a.k.a. Wolverine. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: stop Sabertooth. Personal: avenge Kayla’s murder. Private: embrace the animal inside. Who’s trying to stop him? – Striker, Logan’s half-brother Victor (a.k.a.… Continue reading X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE