by Trevor Mayes | Aug 13, 2011 | Diversions, Miscellaneous, Videos, Writing |
Some Saturday Fun There’s a really engaging TV series in the UK, on Channel 4 (E4), called Skins (not to be confused with the short-lived MTV version). Part raunchy drama, part teen comedy, the BAFTA-winning show is packed with gripping characters and...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 10, 2011 | Comedy, Diversions, Links |
I’ve been getting some great screenwriting links from my friends lately. I’ll share them with you over the next few days. Today’s link is to the following hilarious short film by Writer/Director Scott Rice, called SCRIPT COPS. Sorry, I wasn’t...
by Trevor Mayes | Mar 27, 2011 | Concept, Diversions, Humor, Writing |
A friend sent me this excerpt from a recent interview with David E. Kelley (Harry’s Law, Boston Legal, Boston Public, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope, L.A. Law). It highlights an important mindset to have when crafting scenes: L.A. Law is where we first...
by Trevor Mayes | Oct 10, 2010 | Diversions, Feedback, Humor |
At some point in your writing career, hopefully you’ll have the opportunity to receive notes from a development exec. Just pray it’s not this guy. H/T to Scott for the link.
by Trevor Mayes | Sep 4, 2010 | Comedy, Diversions |
I love it when a short film can make you laugh out loud a couple of times in the space of 90 seconds. That’s more laughs than many modern comedies can generate in the space of 90 minutes. Here’s Deckchair by sheepfilms.
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 4, 2010 | Diversions, Humor |
Came across a couple of fun and interesting articles today: 1) Have you seen this newspaper? Odds are, the answer is “yes.” Similar to the Wilhem Scream, there’s apparently a newspaper prop that’s been used for years in television and movies....