The Inanity of Technobabble
An exploration of highly technical, usually nonsensical sci-fi jargon. Read More
March 10, 2018
Screenwriting
How ‘Black Panther’ Fixed the Marvel Formula
Watch a video about how Ryan Coogler tackles the MCU's biggest problems. Read More
March 8, 2018
2018 Oscar Predictions: The Writing Awards
There are a lot of fan favorites in the writing categories at this year's Oscars, but none of them are… Read More
March 1, 2018
Why Billy Wilder is Deemed the Greatest Screenwriter of All Time
Contemporary writers love his iconic dialogue and hysterically human characters. Read More
March 1, 2018
What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Us about Character Arcs
Watch this video essay and learn one more thing from George Lucas's iconic trilogy. Read More
February 22, 2018
Oscars 2018: How On-Set Collaborations Bolster the Best Original and Adapted Screenplays
Screenwriting prowess would fall short without the creative input of others on a film set. Read More
February 20, 2018
Get to Know the Screenwriters Nominated for the 2018 Oscars
You've seen their Oscar-nominated work, now explore the other things they've done. Read More
February 6, 2018
How to Write and Revitalize the Meet-Cute
This go-to romantic comedy cliche can relay a tremendous amount of story quickly when done properly and with a unique… Read More
February 6, 2018
Goodness Gracious: Plot in ‘Ball of Fire’
Story and character balance in this Hawks gem. Howard Hawks’ 1941 Ball of Fire looks the director’s strengths in the… Read More
December 21, 2017