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July/August 1997 Issue

Ed Solomon - Man in Black and White.

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FEATURE:

Ed Solomon: Man in Black and White
by Anthony C. Ferrante
From cult comic to the big screen, Ed Solomon took the urban legend of Men in Black and gave it punch. But it wasn't all fun and aliens. Find out what went on behind the scenes of the four-year development of Men in Black.

Merlin's Musings: Thinking:The Lost Art?
by Sally B. Merlin
The recent surge of films that seek to go beyond the commercial indicates a need for introspective screenwriters.

Improv on Paper: An Interview with the Writers of Liar Liar
by Diana Saenger
Comedy takes commitment, luck and a lot of hard work. The writers behind Liar Liar, The Little Rascals and the upcoming Mousehunt discuss the business of being funny.

Beyond Star Trek: A Conversation with Michael Piller
by Christiana Miller
Having found success while pursuing his passion for writing, Piller attests that a script's meaning lies in the strength of its characters. Discover what's beyond Star Trek for this accomplished screenwriter.

The Cold Query Letter: A Last Desperate Act
by Patrick Cirillo
The fate of the query letter is often predetermined––the circular file. What are the odds of getting a response, and how can you beat them?

The Hero's Journey: An Interview with Chris Vogler
by Claudia Burton-Naylor
The author of The Writer's Journey discusses the incorporation of mythic patterns and archetypes in successful scripts.

Getting it Right Before You Write
by Frederic T. Dray
Even the most sure-fire spec script can be a disaster unless you consider these important check points up front.

Script to Screen: The Cable Guy
by David S. Cohen
How did director Ben Stiller turn a comic spec script into the dark, edgy film that made audiences squirm? 

Dueling Screenwriters: Colleary and Werb Face Off
by Anthony C. Ferrante
To bring Cage and Travolta together on the screen, another talented duo first had to unite them on the page. Michael Colleary and Mike Werb discuss how their partnership led to 1997s most over-the-top action film. 

Blockbusters on a Budget
by William C. Martell
Action, suspense and a nonstop plot don't require a multimillion-dollar budge––just a great script. 

The Short Film Screenplay
by Linda Cowgill
Short films are a good exercise for feature writers, and one more way to get produced credits on your resume.

Words Into Pictures
by William C. Martell
Screenwriter-on-the-scene William Martell covers the WGA's "Words Into Pictures" seminar.

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