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Film Inquiry Ep 5: Eastern Cinema and Legion
Hello all!Here we are at the fifth episode and,oh boy, do we have a good one for you.This week Jay and yours truly, Mike Daringer, talk about eastern cinema, recap the Legion finale, and discuss the newly released Ghost in the Shell. Mild spoilers are mentioned here or there, so just be forewarned before going in.I should also say that we do have d....
Episode 26 - The First Draft and Outlining
A holiday edition of Wine Wednesday, and we're talking about what everyone wants for a gift - how to figure out the outline and first draft process...! Join Felicity and Max for some holiday cheer, and get ready to take notes. There is a lot in this broadcast that will help you approach that first draft ....
Episode 24 - Writing for TV or Film Animation
Have a love for cartoons? Sit down with Felicity and Max in this pre-holiday broadcast of the ISA's Wine Wednesdays, and enjoy the laughs and insights into the animation world.
Remember, Felicity and Max always have open Q&A during every Facebook Live broadcast, so you should tune in when they broadca....
Episode 23 - Getting the Most out of Your Horror and Thriller Projects
What scares audiences and why? How do you create the most thrills, scares, and frights in your horror/thriller? Felicity Wren and Max Timm discuss all things spooky and suspenseful in this post-Halloween episode of Wine Wednesday with the ISA.Remember, Felicity and Max always have open Q&A during every ....
ISA Reviews: Solo: A Star Wars Story
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is well told, but is this trip really necessary?
Ron Howard does a bang-up job helming “Solo: A Star Wars Story”, directing the stand-alone space opera with precision, energy, and engaging performances. Still, as entertaining as it all it, it begs the question whether t....
Episode 22 - How To Stay Inspired
Creativity is both simple and confusing. It comes and goes, and usually when we least expect. As writers and creators, we rely on that inspiration to help churn those brain gears, and to keep us motivated. In this episode of Wine Wednesdays, Felicity Wren and Max Timm go into how they keep up their insp....
ISA Reviews: Deadpool 2
“Deadpool 2” pushes the sentimentality but not the humor far enough.
Who’d have thought that the sequel to the raunchy and satirical “Deadpool” movie would end up being so sentimental? You’d think given the 2016 box office records and critical hosannas, the filmmakers would’ve simply diale....
ISA Reviews: The HBO Dramedy, Barry
HBO’s “Barry” takes aim at role-playing and the desire for fame.
Can a hit man go straight and find happiness in Hollywood? That’s the question that the wickedly witty new HBO dramedy “Barry” asks. Created by Alec Berg and star Bill Hader, the dark comedy follows contract assassin Barry as h....
ISA Reviews: Homeland
“Homeland” ends its seventh season as relevant and edgy as ever.
Seven seasons in, Showtime’s “Homeland” series is still smart, unpredictable, and edge-of-your-seat television. How do they do it? They start with characters, like lead Carrie Mathison (the invaluable Claire Danes), that create a....
How to Pitch Your Screenplay in 60 Seconds with Michael Hauge
Episode 205 with Michael Hauge:You walk onto an elevator and just before the door closes Steven Spielberg gets on. You have 60 secs to pitch him your latest screenplay. What do you do? Your goal is to have your audience say “yes, I understand, and I care”....
Episode 21 - Sci-Fi Writing and What The Town Wants
A huge thank you to our Wine Wednesday sponsors, Steele Wines, Final Draft, and Tracking-Board.com. Do yourself a favor and check them out!In this installment of the ISA's Wine Wednesday Facebook Live broadcast, Max and Felicity talk about how delicate the Sci-Fi market is in film and television. And b....
An In-Depth Look at A Quiet Place with Writers, Scott Beck & Bryan Woods
Max Timm and the Curious About Screenwriting Network has interviewed many professional writers over the years, but none of Max's prior interviews have delved into the details of one of the writers' projects as thoroughly as this one. Because A Quiet Place is so unique on so many levels, Max wanted to talk with its writers, Scott and Bryan, abo....
ISA Reviews - Avengers: Infinity War
“Avengers: Infinity War” epically battles an intergalactic villain and controversial ending.The 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is its most ambitious and remarkably, it manages to live up to the hype. The 149-minute film tells a ginormous story covering multiple plots, planets, and characters. It takes all of its well-k....
Episode 20 - The Importance of Creating Shorts & Sizzles
Should you make a short film? Should you create a sizzle of your project? What's the difference between the two? The industry continues to change at a rapid rate, and industry professionals like producers, managers, and agents, have even less time to consider new projects or up and coming writers. It's t....
Episode 19 - Comedy Writing with the ISA's Max Timm & Felicity Wren
What makes you laugh and why? What can we do as writers to help translate comedy to the page? On this September 2017 episode of the ISA's Wine Wednesdays, our development executives talk all things comedy, including the business of writing comedy and how to get noticed around town. Tune in, enjoy some (....
Episode 18 - TV Writing and Where The Work Is with Max and Felicity
You've heard us say it before, but it's because it's all the rage - TV is where the work is! The irony is that even though there are more options for writers in the television space, the competition has become that much more fierce. With opportunity comes responsibility (if that is a saying - we'll coin ....
Episode 17 - Inspiration, Motivation, and More Wine with the ISA
One of the primary reasons the ISA was founded was for the sole purpose to inspire and motivate writers; to inform, educate, and allow access to every opportunity in the marketplace and around the industry. Day in and day out, the entire ISA team is devoted to helping as many screenwriters as we can, one writer at a time if necessary. Whe....
ISA Reviews: Netflix's Reboot of Lost In Space
The reboot of “Lost in Space” looks out of this world but lacks fun.As reboots go, the new version of “Lost in Space” is light years beyond the original series from the 1960’s in many ways. The production values, costume design, and special effects are all state-of-the-art. Netflix’ new take on the Robinson clan&....
How to Break Down & Story Map Your Screenplay with Daniel Calvisi
How to Break Down & Story Map Your Screenplay with Daniel CalvisiToday’s guest is author Daniel Calvisi. Dan wrote the book Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay. He breaks down stories and shows you how to map out your own by analyzing how the masters construct their screenplays. Here’s a bit more on today&rsqu....
ISA Reviews: Chappaquiddick
“Chappaquiddick” paints a tragic portrait of politics and entitlement.Historical movies tend to have good intentions. Whether they make good movies or not is often de....
