Hey guys!
Last month, I posted the 10 Oscar nominated screenplays right here on Stage 32. Since that day, over 50,000 of you have hit the page! Good on you for investing in yourself by using your valuable time to read and explore these acclaimed works.
As much as we learn from reading great screenplays, we can learn even more by discussing them. So whaddaya say we do that today and this weekend leading up to the broadcast on Sunday.
Which screenplay was your favorite? What stood out to you, good or bad?
My favorite? 3 Billboards. Running time, 115 minutes. Script length, 85 pages. Talk about economy of style and substance! Not a wasted letter.
But what say you? Let's banter. Drop down to the comments section and be heard!
I look forward to your thoughts!
RB
PS - Don't forget, there's still time to enter our 6th Annual Oscar contest. To submit your entries, click here
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Happy Sunday, everyone. And for those celebrating in the States, Happy Labor Day weekend.
In this edition of Coffee & Content, I have two videos I believe you'll find most informative. First up, it's Stanley Kubrick and The Shining. It's well documented that Stephen King was not on board with Kubrick's adaptation of his epic novel. In this video we see how and why Kubrick made his choices in what he included, expanded upon and what he left behind.
Next up, a look at the first season of True Detective, widely hailed by many as a masterclass in character development and storytelling. The video below explores how those characters became so richly drawn.
Hope you enjoy the content. As always, I ask you to hit those share buttons above and push this content around the interwebs so others can benefit as well. Give to live!
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Cheers.
RB
How Stanley Kubrick Adapted The Shining Into a Cinematic Masterpiece
True Detective - Developing Characters
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