When it was originally on: 2014-2019 Original network: The CW Where you can stream it now: Unfortunately not streamable on one of the flat-rate subscriptions, you have to VOD this one. Had I seen it before: Yes. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this whole series, though there’s a chance I was caught up at one point and then forgot to watch the last season. What IMDb says: … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Jane the Virgin
When it was originally on: 2025-present Original network: Crave Where you can stream it now: HBO Had I seen it before: Yes, I have seen the series in its entirety. What IMDb says: Two rival hockey stars at the top of their game face an unexpected challenge when they develop feelings for each other, complicating their careers and the sport’s expectations. Why I picked it: It’s one … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Heated Rivalry
When it was originally on: 2005-2013 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Peacock Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen The Office in its entirety, though I’ve never attempted the UK version. What IMDb says: A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, tedium and romance. Why I picked it: Of all the … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Office
I know what you’re thinking. What does John Carpenter’s 1982 cult hit “The Thing” have to do with Olivia Wilde’s 2022 project “Don’t Worry Darling”? Well, for one thing, I happened to see both for the first time within the last week. For another thing, both have a certain element of mystery to them, yet have very different strategies for their storytelling. Spoiler alert: one … Continue reading Lessons from ‘The Thing’ Applied to ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
This is the last Writing About Writing I’m obligated to write for November 2018 (though I’ll certainly add more to the series if I come up with ideas I like). So I thought it only appropriate to write about how to end your screenplay. The only problem here is that there’s a damn fine reason I never wrote about this in one of the other … Continue reading Writing About Writing: I Suck At Endings
I’ve mentioned before how knowledge of behavioral science can help improve your writing. Continuing with this theme I’d like to introduce you to a good old friend of mine: Cognitive Dissonance Theory. I had to give a presentation about it one time six years ago. I’m basically an expert. Cognitive Dissonance Theory says that the way we behave shapes our thoughts, opinions, and values. This … Continue reading Writing About Writing: Action Builds Relationships
A shockingly high number of these blog posts are thrown together around 11 pm because I feel like I need to get something published before midnight. Most of the time, if you ask me at 9 pm what I’ll be writing, I have no freaking clue. But with just a few exceptions, I’ve figured something out every day. It’s amazing how if you force yourself … Continue reading Writing About Writing: What Can You Write In An Hour?
“You’re too hard on yourself.” “I’m sure it’s better than you think it is!” “You just need to believe in yourself!” These are the kinds of things some people in my life like to tell me. Most, if not all of them, come from people who are not writers. The thing about confidence is that there’s a huge difference between confidence in yourself and confidence … Continue reading Writing About Writing: Believing In Yourself
In a previous blot post, I mentioned how I thought writers should familiarize themselves with behavioral sciences as this can lead to more realistic characters. There’s a particular theory that stands out to me as a “thing I wish writers knew.” That would be Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. The theory is often taught to people studying international business or communication, as it’s a tool for defining … Continue reading Writing On Writing: Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions
Today, I made a choice. I made a choice not to get my blog done before midnight. Instead, I was decorating a pirate bar for Christmas because that’s just the sort of interesting life I lead. After coming home, I chose to hop on Ulta.com because Cyber Monday waits for no one. (Click here for my Ebates referral code!) I chose to put off blogging … Continue reading Writing About Writing: Making Choices
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