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scr(i)pt magazine - January/February 2006
By Bob Verini
Yes, it’s that time of year again ... awards season. Columnist and
Oscar® enthusiast Bob Verini carefully examines the two Writing categories,
Adapted and Original, and sets his own odds as to who will be nominated
for 2005’s Academy gold.
The Writing of Crash
By Bobby Moresco
Writer-director-producer Bobby Moresco reveals the structure behind the
seemingly random encounters in last year’s breakout film Crash
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
By Guillermo Arriaga
Veteran scribe Guillermo Arriaga (Amores Perros, 21 Grams) details
the writing process for his dramatic, Cannes-winning story of friendship,
tragedy and justice.
Independents: Dramatic and Cinematic
By William C. Martell
A movie needs to be dramatic and cinematic. That means we need to find ways
to turn moral dilemmas and fears and desires from thoughts to actions—from
what characters think, to what they do.
The Return of Kong
By Ray Morton
Seventy-two years after his debut, King Kong once again returns
to the silver screen in a spectacular remake directed by Peter Jackson.
On the eve of the film’s premiere, scr(i)pt talked to co-writer
Philippa Boyens about the challenges of bringing Kong to life for a new
generation of moviegoers.
The Hill With It: What’s Your Wildest Secret Fantasy? Tell The World
By John Hill
The big screen needs big fantasies. Turn your wildest daydream (yes, that
one) into a script ... share the fantasy.
On Villains
By Michael T. Kuciak
The villain in your story is just as important as the hero because the hero
is only as great as the villain. Learn some ways to breathe life into your
bad guy.
Why I Write: Harold Ramis
By Zack Gutin
Comedy legend Harold Ramis (Animal House, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters,
Analyze This) chronicles his long and colorful film career and discusses
what challenges lie ahead.
Meet The Reader: How I Learned to Write
By Ray Morton
Do you know how to write a screenplay? It took Ray Morton three scripts
to find out that he didn’t. In this issue, he outlines the eclectic
course of study he undertook to learn the art and craft of screenwriting.
Who You Know: Rob Sebastian
By John Scott Lewinski
Endeavor’s Rob Sebastian discusses his agency’s goals of maximizing
the writing opportunities in interactive entertainment.
Spec Sale Spotlight: Don Handfield
By Rita Cook
Scribe Don Handfield details the process behind his first sale and the surprises
he experienced along the way.
High-Concept Brainstorming Techniques
By Steve Kaire
Screenwriter Steve Kaire shares his secrets for brainstorming sellable ideas
that Hollywood will love.
The Great Idea™: The TV Variety Award Show Special
By Kate McCallum
And the winner is? In and of itself, the Oscar show is a feat of grand accomplishment.
Writer Jon Macks takes us behind the scenes and reveals the writer’s
starring role in the making of the world’s most famous award show.
From Script to Screen: Good Night, and Good Luck.
By David S. Cohen
George Clooney learned the words of CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow’s
most famous speech at his father’s feet. Now the actor-producer-writer-director
and his co-writer Grant Heslov bring a dramatization of Murrow’s greatest
moment—and the still-timely warning in that speech—to all of
us.
My Reinvention
By Jim Troesh
Actor-turned-screenwriter Jim Troesh describes how a personal reinvention
10 years ago has jump-started his career in the industry.
