Derek Hobart: Videographer, editor and musician.

HEY YOU. I want to know… What’s your favorite movie, and why?

This is research for my #screenwriting work. I’ll start.

#dropdeadfred is my favorite because I deeply relate to Pheobe Cates' troubled character, and Rik Mayall‘s performance makes me laugh every time. The movie is about moving on from past trauma, breaking free from toxic relationships, and learning to love and accept yourself. These things are struggle with in real life.

Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Waynes World are high on the list too.

I’m like the princess who never smiled, so if you can make me laugh, I'll love you forever.

I pay tribute to all these films in my #screenplay Buttermilk. If you’re a fan of any of the films mentioned, this story is for you! ❤️

Hey all - Niki here. I'm the Director of Development Services at Stage 32. Welcome to everyone! What to share this month.... Our Period Piece Contest closes this month, so let's talk stories set in specific time periods! I love them. I really love a stylized show/movie that submerges itself into the time. Stranger Things is a good example though if you know me you know I'm always going to sway towards Scifi or Fantasy and there's always a great element of period setting in those types of stories because we need to understand the world right away. My favorites aren't usually the historical type though I do love them - there's something really interesting about watching stories from a near recent time. They really make you aware of the changes that have happened in our lifetime. Here are some of my faves:

Outlander, Stranger Things, Medici, Minx, Super 8, Titanic, The Untouchables, Stand By Me, Freaks and Geeks, WandaVision.

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