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Movie Review: INCEPTION, 2010

A writing professor of mine once suggested that any serious writer should avoid dream sequences in their stories at all costs; that they are cheap gimmick to allow a writer to introduce meaning and information without the cumbersome trouble of attaching it to a character’s actions. It’s actually a good rule of thumb and a problem that’s been perpetrated in more than one hack’s hands. Of course, the other thing he said is that there are no rules in writing and anything is fair game as long as you know what you’re doing.

Movie Review: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) 5th James Bond Film

Originally posted on Action/Adventure Film & Screenplay Festival:
Submit your Action/Adventure Story to the Festival Today: http://actionadventurefestival.com YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, 1967 Movie Reviews Directed by Lewis Gilbert Starring Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsuro Tanba, Donald Pleasence and Bernard Lee. Review by Jesse Ryder Hughes SYNOPSIS: In the midst of the cold war…

Interview with Special Effects Supervisor Daniel Acon (Zoolander 2, Gangs of New York, Passion of the Christ)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
A special effects supervisor (also referred to as a special effects coordinator or SFX Supervisor) is an individual who works on a film set creating special effect. The supervisor generally is the department head who defers to the film’s director and/or producers, and who is in charge of the…

Interview with Filmmaker Hojin Kim (BURGLAR)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
BURGLAR played to rave reviews at the Best of Under 5min. Film Festival in January 2016. I recently chatted with the film-maker Hojin Kim about the film: Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Hojin Kim: Money motivated me to make the film. Crime can happen…

Deadline TODAY: Feature/Short Screenplay Festival

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
WILDsound is a screenwriter’s treasure! They take enormous time to provide the most expert, detailed feedback, even allowing my choice to incorporate all the committee’s ideas or stay with my draft. With caring support, they’ve honored each deadline and every award they promised, and I’m forever grateful for their right-on…

How to Write a Screenplay. Tips for everyone

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY FILMMAKING NOTES SCREENPLAY WRITING When writing a SCREENPLAY, it’s all about CHARACTER, PLOT, and THEME – the three cornerstones to telling a great story. Below is Part One of NOTES you need to think about when writing a script. Whether you’re a seasoned…