I think I dreamed the next Knives Out. Hear me out. It takes place in the mountains of West VA. The murder revolves around a resturant bill to a local Mexican place that specializes in a chocolate mole. The locals insist on calling me Benny B instead of Benoit Blanc. #scriptsky

I was 13 when the first Mission Impossible movie came out. Im 42 now and didn't except to have the emotional reaction I did to the final scenes of this last movie. What a spectacle. The old school air planes, the bombs. Top action movie form! #scriptsky

Good lord, One Battle After Another was phenomenal. The car driving scene towards the end was so tense , every hill dip. Also, the characters! Every one of them. PTA is a master at creating these over the top characters that feel real in his world. #scriptsky

I hope Rain Johnson and Daniel Craig just make Bennoit Blanc Knives Out movies for years. #scriptsky. Wake up Dead Man was my favorite thus far.

Wake up dead man is my favorite Knives Out story. Blancs entry scene in the church is masterful. If you are into these movies do yourself a favor and check out Brick, one Rain's bests.

I know I'm late to the game but the new Naked Gun is really funny! I was an avid watcher of the old series and anything silly. Austin Powers, anything Mel Brooks, Monty Python, Waynes Brothers! I'm glad to see it coming back! #scriptsky

So I've started writing on paper again instead of just a word doc. Who else finds this invigorating? #scriptsky The strike-throughs are fun.

Check out Tom's short!

I love that the bands I grew up with are now all aging and putting out positive self affirmation tracks. New Found Glory for the win! Source: YouTube search.app/dfAvQ

The trashcan bit in English Teacher is hilarious.#scriptsky

So ready for this monster night! Pup and Jeff together!

Apple TV has done it again. They are really killing it. Stick is so good. #scriptsky I may be biased as Tin Cup is one of my favorite movies.

##scriptsky I know im like 26 years late, but The West Wing is quite frankly nothing less than a master class in awesomeness.

Even though I didnt advance in @nycmidnight.bsky.social , I did get some solid comments from round two. "The perspective of a lifelong love that lasted all those years was deeply moving." " I had tears in my eyes as Jason finally remembered asking Amy about love at first sight."

While I haven't been able to make it to the final round of the @nycmidnight.bsky.social . I have learned a tremendous amount from it. Thanks to @nickwaswriting.com , @michaelbuonocore.bsky.social , @matthewnicholson.bsky.social, @theuptownfive.bsky.social and @blackmambajesus.bsky.social!

The Rehearsal, episode 3 of the current season is beyond hilarious. I know most people are talking about that "one scene." Can we talk about how funny it was to make all of the actors that played his family be on circus stilts and have like ceramic hands. #scriptsky And the sister!

If any of you were into the Tik Tok groundhog musical, Oliver just released a full version! (Of one track) #scriptsky This story is perfect for animation. But seriously, if you don't know and are in to musicals, do a deep dive on it. You won't regret it. youtu.be/WWd4d9u1SCY?...

youtu.be/L9LL4lM3fbk?... I love a good multimedia show. This has real Bo Burnham energy and I'm here for it.

After some serious self-doubt, some pep talks and help from fellow writers, and multiple drafts, I've submitted my round 2 script. #screenwritingchallenge I think its time to relax.

I hope this mug gets those creative juices flowing. I've got 8 pages to write. @nycmidnight.bsky.social #screenwritingchallenge

Fingers crossed, I get another "creepy" genre for round two of @nycmidnight.bsky.social. Fingers also crossed I'm not grouped with any of the other killer writers I engage with on this platform. I'm also starting a Justice for @nickwaswriting.com movement. Fight or Flight rocked!

Finally caught TALK TO ME. At the core was this idea of the "sleepover scare" a la Bloody Marry or Candy Man that was then elevated to this drug like experience. I loved it! 5 stars. #scriptsky

"Where can a man run when he has lost the excuse of games? Where can a man run or where can he hide when he looks behind him and sees that he is only pursued by himself?" -Pat Conroy The Price of Tides. These two sentences were really powerful. I hope to write something like this. #scriptsky

I came across this track on the tok the other day, and I can't get it out of my head. The lyrics are so hauntingly beautiful. This is just a clip. Seek out the entire track #scriptsky. youtube.com/shorts/loyOx...

I am finally coming out of my "after round one" of #screenwritingchallenge #NYCMSWC haze. I'm gonna put some words on the page this week for my WIP.

After what seems like a billion drafts.. I might have one to submit. #Screenwritingchallenge #NYCMSWC

I hope the success of THE PITT helps studios realize the value of longer episode counts for seasons. I want 22 to 25 episodes of this show. I want an episode following each character and their lives outside the ER. ##scriptsky

I always feel like the prompts are a trap, and I'm just writing myself into a hole! I love it. #screenwritingchallenge #NYCMSWC

Piggy backing off @nickwaswriting.com With prompts dropping, for #ScreenwritingChallenge, here's a #FirstPageFriday of my short Which Witch, which originated as my 1st round entry in last year’s competition. I pulled Fairytail and end up with a sweet story of a witch finding her own way. #NYCMSWC

This post is well overdue, but I had the pleasure of reading the new feature by @nickwaswriting.com. He has a real talent for writing both visual and spoken humor. There is a bit in the 3rd ACT that is diabolical! If he is ever looking for readers, jump on it. Plus, he's just a genuinely great dude!

First Togetherness, then Somebody somewhere. HBO has robbed the world of these characters and their offbeat yet universal stories. Thank you @markduplass.bsky.social and everyone invloved. #scriptsky I didn't think "The Climb" could make me cry.. I was wrong.

Any other middle-aged men just get into pickling and sour dough? Just me then. It's cool.

Wrote my first substack today. We had to put our family dog down the other day. It was brutal. Writing this helped me. patrickwrites4real.substack.com/p/what-do-yo...

Thanks for this post @joefavalaro.bsky.social

Netflix's The Madness was great!

The Substance. Good lord. I have always thought that the finale of Dead Alive couldn't be topped. But here we are. #scriptsky

I feel like I've seen every rom/com or rom/drama out there, but I really enjoyed It Ends With Us. They were able to take a very serious subject and make it not feel like a Lifetime movie (no shade). The Atlas plot was great. #scriptsky.

The coming of age story has always been a favorite genre of mine. There is really nothing more satisfying than seeing a character change and have their entire life ahead of them. "My Old Ass" was a fantastic twist on the genre. #scriptsky

Writing is like therapy. Constantly answering questions, but these questions are posed by your characters or by notes you received. #scriptsky

I got some words on the page today for my WIP! I also started looking at re-outlining my horror spec that I had zero confidence in. Sometimes, it just takes being away from a project and some solid notes to get you back in that headspace.

Mustard about to finally have its day in the sun.

🧵1/9 I don't offer writing advice. Never have. Never will. I write what stirs my soul until someone hands me a check. But I've noticed pro writers using the word transactional about writers interacting here. We're lucky to have this kind of access. I've been fortunate to have numerous pros read

Wicked is a 10/10. I think Jon Chu should adapt all my favorite musicals. Next, The Full Monty, or 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. #scriptsky.

Thirteen films to get to know me: The Goonies Jurassic Park Hot Shots Dead Alive The Fellowship of the Ring The Wedding Singer The Blair Witch Project Scream The Rock SuperBad Son in Law Minority Report E.T.

#scriptsky describe your current WIP using only 2 posters.

Non screenwriting post. My family got to witness the most EPIC sporting event this afternoon! The DC Spirit Women's soccer team won in penalty kicks! With the goalie blocking all 3 shots! The crowd was insane! youtube.com/shorts/zwoo-...

This question really got my mind thinking! What song would you want to adapt?

So, I have been trying something a little bit different for my current WIP. I plotted it out, and now I am going back to each scene and writing a basic "what each character wants and what they really need." It's taking longer than I want, but you gotta make choices.

Is this the new place for screenwriters? All my favorite people seem to be here!