I may not have been able to complete my screenplay within 30 days, but studying Aristotle’s Poetics has given me tremendous insights and new ideas. I believe I can parlay what I learned into new ways to approach my screenplays. In short, I am motivated. Energized. And grateful to author Michael Tierno for writing his […]
Entries from December 9th, 2009
Day 30 – New Insights, Motivation
December 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters, Dave Brubeck, Day 30 - New Insights and Motivation, Screenplay As Music
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Day 25 – Paranormal Activity
December 4th, 2009 · No Comments · 2012, Day 25 - Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity
It was the best of movies, it was the worst of movies. This is the tale of two movies. Both are in theaters now. One film reportedly cost somewhere between $200,000,000 and $260,000,000 to produce. The other film reportedly cost somewhere around $10,000 to produce. One movie featured just four people and one set. The […]
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Day 24 – Aristotle Surprises Me
December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters, Day 24 - Aristotle Surprises Me
Part of my 30-day adventure is to read through the book Aristotle’s Poetics for Screenwriters by Michael Tierno. There are 33 chapters in the book and 30 days in which to read them. That’s one of the reasons why I picked this book; that, and it’s compelling analysis of Aristotle’s Poetics. I’ve read 23 chapters […]
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