Writer Unboxed

Yesterday Therese and I dished about the totalitarian-themed film V for Vendetta (just a short scroll down). Our talk yesterday examined the role of the two protagonists Evey and V. Today we move our analysis to the way the filmmakers handled the controversial theme, which is that one person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom […]

One of the films of 2006 that Therese and I wanted to analyze for WU was V for Vendetta. Based on a graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, the film version was produced under the guidance of Matrix-creators, the Wachowski Brothers, and directed by one of their acolytes, James McTeigue. Before release it […]

During the holidays, I watched a lot of movies on DVD. In an effort over the past few months to pare my budget of nonessentials (i.e., canceling my Netflix membership), I’ve turned to borrowing discs from the local library. The selection at my tiny neighborhood branch is limited, to say the least; the latest feature […]

It doesn’t seem right to be doing a movie analysis without the intrepid Therese tossing her trenchant observations into the fray, but I’ve just seen the latest offering in the ultimate boxed franchise movie, James Bond, and I wanted to share my thoughts while they’re still fresh.  Casino Royale could have been a royale dud.  Instead, the […]

I still remember the day, years ago now, when I sat with some critique partners and one of them said, “The little voices came to me last night. I was sitting there, eating dinner, when all of a sudden some chick inside my mind started talking about her problems.” I was fascinated and a little […]

Writer Unboxed had the honor recently of interviewing one of the motion-picture industry’s best advisors, Michael Hauge. Not only is Michael a consultant for most of the top film studios in Hollywood, he’s also a highly sought-after speaker and author with plenty to offer screenwriters and novelists alike. His new book, Selling your Story in […]

The Michael Hauge interview has definitely amped up my interest in secrets of successful screenwriters. One thing Kath and I have been chatting a little about is the logline or “one-line” as it’s sometimes called in Hollywood. This line is important whether you’re a screenwriter or a novelist, because when an agent or editor – […]

If you missed part 1 of the Michael Hauge interview, do yourself a favor and click here right now, then come on back.
Not only is Michael Hauge a script consultant for some of the major film houses in Hollywood and a respected and well-traveled lecturer, he consults with attorneys, psychologists, corporations and individuals on employing […]

What can I tell you about Michael Hauge? 
First you should know the man is worth his weight in Hollywood gold. He is a script consultant, author and lecturer who works with filmmakers and executives on their screenplays, film projects and development skills. He has coached writers or consulted on projects for Warner Bros., Paramount, Disney, […]

I read an article recently and thought, “Damn, I wish I’d written that for WU,” and then I read the footer at the bottom of the article that said I could snag it with proper crediting and thought, “Damn, that’s even better.” Enjoy!
The One Secret Of An Unforgettable Story
Recognize any of these images?
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Yar! Yesterday Therese and I dished about the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. We agreed that the plot was preposterous, but that we didn’t care because we loved the humor and the characters. We continue our discussion below.
KB: Let’s talk about that last scene in DMC, the one where Captain Barbossa shows up crunching […]

This summer, Therese and I let our brain cells take a break to go see the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Our writers’ minds got to working on how director Gore Verbinski and crew took a classic genre movie, updated it, and made this unlikely story a box-office juggernaut. Therese and I loved the […]