Monthly Archives: June 2020

Write On!: Get Moving, Write that Screenplay — Shelf Talk

Do you wonder How Hollywood Does It? Are you intrigued by all the moving parts that are part and parcel of getting a film on the screen? From where you sit, gazing up at the final cut, are you one … Continue reading

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Marilyn and Me: The Starlet and the Spy — Tara Hanks

Ji-min Lee is a Korean novelist and screenwriter. Her first novel published in English is set in the aftermath of the Korean War. “This book was inspired by two photographs,” Lee explains. “One was of a female interpreter at work, … Continue reading

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Six Podcasts Every Aspiring Novelists Should Listen To — Tameka Fleming

As you may know, the popularity of podcast is growing rapidly. From unknowns to established entertainers, everyone and anyone can start a podcast. If you do a lot of driving and are sick of the radio, may I suggest finding … Continue reading

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Screenplay Writing for Beginners – Learn The Oldest Tricks in The Book — HellBound Bloggers (HBB)

Regardless of you being an experienced writer or a beginner, the question of what distinguishes the script and screenwriting from a novel, short story, or essay writing must’ve crossed your mind. The differences might seem evident to you; however, there … Continue reading

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Moviedrome Mondays: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) — cinematiccoffee

At the end of this blog entry, readers will find a youtube video link of Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox introducing director Sergio Leone’s 1966 iconic spaghetti western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. At the same time, they can … Continue reading

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Moviedrome Mondays: The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) — cinematiccoffee

Since I could not find a youtube video link of Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox introducing Jack Arnold’s 1957 science-fiction horror classic The Incredible Shrinking Man, my readers will have to make due with the episode’s transcript (read here). The episode’s … Continue reading

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Moviedrome Mondays: THX 1138 (1971) — cinematiccoffee

At the end of this blog entry, I will post a youtube video link of Moviedrome Presenter Alex Cox introducing George Lucas 1971 cult science-fiction film THX 1138. You can read Cox’s transcript here. The episode’s original airdate was June … Continue reading

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Moviedrome Mondays: Stardust Memories (1980) — cinematiccoffee

At the bottom of this blog entry, I have posted a youtube link to Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox introducing Woody Allen’s 1980 comedy-drama Stardust Memories. You can read his transcript here. The episode’s original airdate was July 2, 1989 (read … Continue reading

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Moviedrome Mondays: The Buddy Holly Story (1978) — cinematiccoffee

Since I could not find a youtube video link of Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox introducing director Steve Rash’s 1978 biographical drama The Buddy Holly Story, readers will have to rely on a transcript of his intro (read here). The episode’s … Continue reading

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Moviedrome Mondays: Five Easy Pieces (1970) — cinematiccoffee

Once again, I could not find a youtube video link of Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox introducing director Bob Rafelson’s widely praised 1970 character study Five Easy Pieces, readers will have to rely on his intro transcript (read here). The episode’s … Continue reading

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