+ other funky stuff #arthistory #textbook

Watched Song Sung Blue tonight. 👍 Took me back to 1990’s Chicago when I went to a bar to see Lightning and Thunder. So good, so good!

Stealing Spielberg: "A hilarious and commercial script that could prove to be a real crowd-pleaser." More dowloads happening! Summer 1983. Four kids. A stolen MacGuffin. A ticking clock. A quest for Spielberg. #BlackList #screenplay #familyfilm #comingofage #screenwriting

Reviews are coming in on Stealing Spielberg. “A hilarious and sweet coming-of-age family-friendly dramedy with a rich cast of likable characters.” Summer 1983. Four kids. A stolen prized possession. A ticking clock. A quest for Spielberg. #scriptsky #blacklist #spielberg #screenwriting

A nice way to wrap up the day. #scriptsky #blacklist #screenwriting

Ah, the ups and downs of a day. At least I'm not a newt.

One out of a hundred people is just plain angry. Not your problem. Roll with it.

Mood.

Got a fun email this weekend. Hope to share some details tomorrow.

Suprematism, by Nikolai Suetin, 1920-21, 📸 by @tiltoncreative

Gold!!! What a game!!!

That was awesome! 🥇

USA!!!!

Stop what you are doing and put on the USA/Canada gold medal game. Right now! Going to OT!!!

- or – or — ? I don’t think most casual readers see the difference.

Looking for script consultant recs! Just wrapped a coming-of-age adventure (Goonies/Stand By Me/E.T. vibes) – need someone who gets Amblin-style storytelling: fun surface, emotional depth underneath. Specializes in family films/kid-driven stories. Who do you trust? #Screenwriting #scriptsky

Editing the first draft of new script—killing orphans, trimming fat. Shaved off two and a half pages. #scriptsky #screenwriting #firstdraft #editing

Just wrapped the first draft of my latest feature screenplay - an homage/love letter to Steven Spielberg and all things Amblin from the 1980s. 112 pages. Not bad for a first draft. Putting it aside for now. Dive into revisions soon. #screenwriting #spielberg #screenwriting #scriptsky

Act 2 is solid. Onto Act 3!

Just wrapped Act 1 on new feature script. Need a brain break before tackling Act 2. Got it all mapped out and love where this is going. #scriptsky #screenwriting

Typing 260 words over a three hour period = incredibly successful writing day. #screenwriting

Boo.

Ever had an idea that you needed to get down fast before you forgot, but your pen couldn’t keep up with the rush of ideas bursting forth? My hand hurts from writing so fast!

Rainbow Bridge. #route66

Last summer, as Springfield Little Theatre was heading into its ninetieth season, they reached out and asked if I might be able to create something to help them celebrate 90 years of shows. I was happy to help. So I did the best way I knew how- by creating a Word Portrait painting for them:

It’s been so long that I can’t remember who shot J.R..

Yes, I am aware of this and I think it’s awesome! And if you are curious I once got OUR DOG (‘88 model) up to 90 mph. Had to slow it down ‘cause the buns were shakin’! 🤣🌭🏎️ #keepitoscar #wienermobile #indy500 #HotdoggerVII

“Irrespective of your upbringing, it is irresponsible to say ‘irregardless’.”

A few scenes from my script Bury Me At Phantom Ranch take place on Route 66 in Springfield, MO (for any producers/directors thinking about a Route 66 story). 😉 Other MO locations include St. Louis, Joplin and of course the Uranus Fudge Factory.

How I arrived on Bluesky:

“Our wishes ought not to determine what we shall accept as truth.” - H.C. Orsted

Cue the music… 🎶 We Are The Champions 🎶 😜

The exposition in this trailer is so on the nose (as they say): “Charlotte, how’ve you been?” “Well that might take a while. We haven’t spoken in a year.” “Just thought a brother would want to see his sister.” youtu.be/1gB9h0ELEf0

Opinion: I don't think biopics should be made while the person is still alive.

The correct way to pronounce Peony is… Peony

Haven’t had one in a while, but that Costco hotdog was just what I needed for a late lunch. 🌭

Just caught up on the Severance finale. Wow. Just wow. Amazing show. Gripping, intriguing, want more. Kudos to all involved in creating and bring this story to life. #severance

Mom to kids in the 1970s: 'Look at this mess! Were you raised in a barn?!' Mom to kids in the 2020s: 'Look at this mess! Were you raised in a barn... dominium?!'

#TheGorge was a lot of fun.

Just a normal day in the Ozarks! 😳

Disappointed to learn that the film Flow was not a documentary about hockey hair. #moviesky

Pulled something in my lower back playing hockey last night. I feel for anyone living with back pain. This is no fun.

great site to look up phrases used in movies: www.playphrase.me #movieclips #filmsky #scriptsky

Random passing thought: The Dude and Shrek have a lot in common. #protagonistsjourney #filmsky

Reacher Season 3 opening up with Blood and Roses 🩸🌹 🎶= 🤌💋 #Reacher #Smithereens #AmericasBand #BloodandRoses #usedtoomanyemojisandhashtags

A wise woman once shared with me this sage piece of wisdom: People act the way they act because they feel the way they feel. If you don't understand someone's actions, dig into what they might be feeling.

PRODRAGONIST: when your main character falls head over heels for a dragon.