I’ve been living in Bristol for about three months now, interspersed with frequent trips to the Continent. Here are some general observations on a few key differences with the US.
Author: Laurie Hutzler
Forgiveness in Volver and Casablanca
Forgiveness is at the heart of two powerful movie experiences.
Vintage Cop Shows – Why Is The Cop On The Job?
“How” a crime is solved is so much less important than “Why” the cops are doing what they are doing and “Why” they are affected by the job. If there is no “Why” it’s just cops going through the motions.
Join Me In Sweden in April and May
I will be in Stockholm from April 29 to May 5. I will be meeting one-on-one with writers, producers, and productions executives but there are three workshops open to the public.
#TypesTuesday – Power of Conscience at the Oscars
#TypesTuesday – 2013’s awards season film featured several compelling Power of Conscience characters
Spielberg’s Lincoln
Lincoln is beautifully cast and wonderful to look at but, for me, is more a history lesson than a personal story.
Summer Workshop in Italy
Friend and colleague from UCLA, Paul Chitlik, now a clinical assistant professor at Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, holds a residential writing seminar in Europe every summer. This year, the seminar is in Cairo Montenotte, Italy.
Screenwriting in Italy
MICHELANGELO SCREENWRITING • SUMMER 2013 • ORVIETO, ITALY
#MondayMusings – Luck to Start the New Year
#MondayMusings – How to be luckier in the New Year
What Gangnam Style Tells Us about Writing
What does the Gangnam Style song and dance video have to do with writing? Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best–