Went to the home of some filmmaker friends to talk about a new project. Got lovebombed by the bestest puppy in the world.

In my latest feature, the midpoint beat doesn't happen until 58% into the script. Clearly I'm a terrible screenwriter and should quit trying. #scriptsky #filmsky

I wish modern politics allowed us to tell the truth like responsible adults. "After decades of overspending and underinvestment, we're going to have to raise taxes and reduce services" doesn't get votes.

I always misspell "imbecile." What does that say about me?

MAGRA Make America (understand the) Golden Rule Again

Forget having a camel toe or a moose knuckle. These jeans are so tight I have an alpaca elbow.

The Hollywood system is like the Mafia - you can't get in unless someone who is already a made member vouches for you. And if you get in and then shit the bed, not only do you hurt your potential career, you hurt the reputation of the person who vouched for you. (a thread) #scriptsky #filmsky

There seems to be a correlation: the less experienced the filmmaker, the more likely to make downer endings. (notable exception: brothers Coen) #filmsky #scriptsky

Most interest groups go through 3 phases: A perceived need becomes a movement. The movement becomes a business. The business becomes a scam. If you're in an interest group, what phase are you in?

I am a one-man flash mob.

If Jesus competed in a triathlon, He'd only have to run and bike.

ATTENTION: Henceforth, "science" is also a verb. Please go science things. Thank you.

MOVIE IDEA: A magical barber uses different haircuts to change the wisecracking hero's ethnicity. It's called FADE TO BLACK. #scriptsky #filmsky

Yesterday I accidentally put two contacts lenses in the same eye. Now I can see the future.

Spartacus: House of Ashur: Why We Chose New Zealand www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nXh... #scriptsky #filmsky

The exact political location where conspiracy theories thrive www.psypost.org/the-exact-po... "[T]hose who long for economic equality but demand strict cultural conformity are especially prone to believe that secret plots control global events."

There's something magical about the perfect logline. And like anything worthwhile, they're damn difficult to get exactly right. Taglines are easier and more fun. All you need is a reference and a little irony. #scriptsky #filmsky

Having a writer on set is like having a pilot in a jumbo jet. You only need one if things go horribly wrong. But when that happens, you really really need one. #scriptsky #filmsky

I think I've figured out why fundamentalist Christians don't like prostitution. Some dude got paid 30 pieces of silver to kiss some other dude, and it turned out badly.

The most important thing is to keep the most important thing as the most important thing.

‪“As soon as I deal with these 27 emails, I’ll be able to start working on my deadlines.”‬ ‪One email later‬ ‪“As soon as I deal with these 35 emails, I’ll be able to start working on my deadlines.”‬ ‪One email later‬ ‪“As soon as I deal with these 42 emails‬

Movie premise MadLibs: "What if Indiana Jones was a professor of [pick an academic field] rather than archeology?" What's that new story? #scriptsky #filmsky

Kia ora. This morning Luxon compared the PM role to being a CEO. It’s a seductive analogy — but it fundamentally misunderstands both political theory and democratic governance. A thread. 🧵

The enemy’s gate is down.

“Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself - that is my doctrine.” ~ Thomas Paine

This skeet is not available in your geographical region.

Have you noticed that no one really says YOLO anymore? That's because they all died.

I know it isn't good to be foolhardy, but I think it would be cool to be foolhearty.

Much of extremist right-wing discourse is fueled by their sincere belief that people don’t have sincere beliefs.

What kind of thinker are you? opnforum.com/critical-thi...

I have come up with the title for the most successful movie ever: MAGIC BOOBS ALIEN EXPLOSIONS ASSASSIN: A LOVE STORY. Coming soon! Someone work on that. #scriptsky #filmsky

Eventually, everything is recyclable.

I always have trouble remembering the names of the days around Easter Sunday. I'ma start calling them East Saturday, Easter Sunday, Eastest Monday. Or maybe Easter Sunday, Middle East Monday, Far East Tuesday. But if we keep Good Friday, I think we should have So-So Thursday.

If you find yourself arguing with reality, you probably should let reality win.

If you're proud of your humility, you're probably doing it wrong.

I wish I could post this on the wall of every public funder who wonders why normal people aren’t flocking to see obtuse art house cinema. #scriptsky #filmsky

"Power doesn't corrupt people. People corrupt power." ~ William Gaddis

You can live your life as if everyone is your friend or no one is. It doesn't make much of a difference in the long run, but it does affect your daily mood.

One hippopotami can't get on a bus because one hippopotami is two hippopotamus.

Mongo only pawn in game of life.

"Intellectuals solve problems. Geniuses prevent them." ~ Al Einstein

I'm a big fan of chaos, as long as it's kept under sufficient control.

There should be a GPS for narcissists. "At the next corner, make the world turn right. Your destination has arrived at you."

If Keyser Soze and Rollo Tamasi got in a fight, who would win? #scriptsky #filmsky

Don't believe everything you think.

I've been trying to exercise my demons, but now they're just really fit.

Your first mistake was when you made the mistake. Your second mistake was when you refused to admit it was one.

What's brown and grey and bad for your teeth? A sledgehammer.

Einstein was born today in 1889. If you believe in consecutive time.

I want to be affluent, but so far I'm mostly effluent.