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I would rather read a poorly structured story that has fresh ideas than a tightly structured one with cliches.
Right now, writing for me is most rewarding because I'm old enough now to have something to say, which probably wasn't always the case.
The best way for a beginner to write for animation is to closely watch animated films, then read the screenplays for them afterwards.
The major studios don't differ very much from one another as they all operate under essentially the same principles and pressure.
There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping applause, especially for emotionally needy people like me!
When I saw 'The Player', I came out with knots in my stomach because it was so true to my experience.
Write the kind of movie you would want to see, in a genre you love.
I'm more concerned with getting them to find and strengthen their original voice as writers rather than imposing my own subjective tastes... →
While I've lived in L.A. since 1985, I'll always consider Chicago my home town and have much affection for it. My parents and sister still... →
All of the material for 'The Fine Line' was created via improvisation with my partner, but not in front of an audience. We'd continue to... →
I love all of Albert Brooks' work from 'Defending Your Life' back to his first film, 'Real Life', but am sorry that he seems to... →
I used to love Woody Allen but feel he's become a hack as a director. 'Bullets Over Broadway' is the only film of his I've enjoyed in... →
Robert Altman's 'Nashville' is my all-time favorite film because it covers all the bases - it's original, moving, and has something... →
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