by Film School | Nov 11, 2021 | Cutting Room Floor, Episodes
episode #237 Write What You Know “What what you know” is timeless advice. On the face of it, it even *feels* like good advice. But, what exactly does that mean? Does it mean everything we write should be autobiographical? That seems kinds of...
by Film School | Nov 8, 2021 | AFI's Top 100 Films, Episodes
Episode #236 Casablanca (1942) Here’s looking at you, kid. This movie is one of those rare old classics that everyone seems to enjoy. It’s probably the peak of the studio-era. Bogart is at his no-nonsense, softie-on-the-inside best, “As Time...
by Film School | Nov 4, 2021 | Cutting Room Floor, Episodes
episode #235 Plot Holes vs. Mystery and Intrigue What is a good question to ask of a film or book, and what is a bad question? When we’re watching or reading, what are the kinds of mystery and intrigue that pull us deeper into the story, and what are the...
by Film School | Nov 1, 2021 | AFI's Top 100 Films, Episodes
Episode #234 Raging Bull (1980) Hit me. Harder. Harder! Bobby DeNiro takes a star turn as the ultimate man who could take a punch, “The Bronx Bull,” boxing legend Jake LaMotta. Martin Scorsese is behind the lens. The result is raw, violent, and...
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