Monthly Archives July 2009

Writing for Emotion

I don’t believe in absolute truths. I do believe in doubt. I have no idea that I’m right about anything and I pity those who do — but I’m not even sure of that. So I’ll say what I think and invite you to bring your own thoughts. Here goes… Watching a film is much [...] Read More…

You Can Take My Country, But You’ll Never Take My Beaver

I came across the screenplay for The Beaver the other day. In case you don’t remember, it topped The Black List last year and is about a depressed guy who mediates life through a beaver puppet on his hand. Here’s the script. I just read an article, published today, that says Mel Gibson is set to star [...] Read More…

I Hoped He Was My Little Secret

I’ve been tracking the career of Zach Galifianakis for ages, secretly hoping one day I’d write for him. I’ve even been writing my current script with him in mind. But, alas, it seems the world has discovered his awkward genius: http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2009/07/after-the-hangover-what-zach-galiafianakis-may-do-next.html I’m glad for him. Anyone who can put out a munted self-released DVD like “Look Who Isn’t” [...] Read More…