by Trevor Mayes | Jan 7, 2011 | Quick Screenwriting Tips, Scenes |
Quick Screenwriting Tip: If you think there might be something wrong with your scene, then there almost certainly is. Don’t be lazy. Trust your instincts. Figure out what’s not working and fix it. Never say to yourself, “It’s just one...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 5, 2011 | Movie Reviews |
First things first… If you haven’t seen TRON: LEGACY, and you like that whole surprisey thing, there are MASSIVE SPOILERS BELOW. — The long awaited sequel to the highly regarded Disney film got a lot of things right (e.g. Olivia Wilde + skin tight...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 3, 2011 | Quotes |
Here are some inspirational picture quotes to kick off the new year. Wishing everyone health, happiness and success in 2011! Pictures: Photo Quoto.
by Trevor Mayes | Dec 19, 2010 | Scenes, Writing |
I was watching some deleted scenes for Green Zone the other day, when Matt Damon mentioned the principle of “Story, Scene, Moment” — when deciding which scenes to cut. The comment was in reference to editing theory, but I thought it was equally...
by Trevor Mayes | Dec 6, 2010 | My Experiences, Structure, Television |
Many years ago, when I was young(er) and dumb(er), I decided to write a Highlander: The TV Series script on spec. In my story, someone was trying to kill Duncan MacLeod, and the episode was about finding out who it was. Through a combination of tenacity and ignorance,...
