Simplify...Don't Think Too Much

I'm beginning to think part of the problem with TV and Movies today is that they try too hard. They go for these big, elaborate plots that go nowhere, don't make any sense, and throw the character completely out of whack so that we say "WTF are they doing?!".

Break it down to the basics. Many times the simplest ideas work the best.

This has become my mantra lately. I've had a ton of writer's block while working on Madness. I've gone back and forth, doubting my plot points, rearranging them, trying to come up with better ones, and I've come to the conclusion that the best way to fix this is to quit thinking so damn hard!

Often times my biggest problem is that I'm thinking too much. Or maybe I should say I'm thinking too much in the wrong direction. Instead of flitting around, trying to come up with a good idea to fix this and realizing it contradicts that, I decided to just dive right into the story.

By placing myself inside my character's mind, I can calm down and think rationally. What would they do given this situation? What resources do they have available? If they needed to do this, what options are available?

Hopefully, with my new bit of realization, I can finally finish up the plot points problems and get to writing the script.

$#*! My Dad Says

Work, Work, Work...I'm a busy little bee. Just, not a writing bee. After my vacation, I had to put in extra time, so I've been a bit tuckered out. Plus, there was the time change.

However, I did find the time to restart HP7. More than halfway through, and I'm beginning to realize how much I've forgotten. At least now I'm ready for the first movie here in about 2 weeks. (Can't do the midnight show, so I'll probably wait til it's been out a few days.)

Anywho, $#*! My Dad Says, is a great new comedy to check out, especially for families. And, it's William Shatner!!

This is the fourth in a series of posts on this year's new shows, stay tuned for No Ordinary Family, Undercovers, Hawaii 5-0 and more.

To see this review, go to the TV Tab.

RED

While I was on vacation, my friends (one of which works in a theater) wanted me to go see something with them. Well, in my opinion, there's not a lot in theaters right now worth watching.

I mean come on, Saw or Paranormal Activity 2!? Those are the kinds of movies my friends and I rent and then make fun of the entire time, laughing hysterically when people get body parts chopped off.

So, we went to see this one, for free I might add.

To see this review, go to the Movies Tab.

Lonestar

Went on vacation for a few days in Philly. Got to visit some friends, go shopping, catch a show, and all around have a good time. Now, that I'm back, I'm gonna try to work hard on my screenwriting.

Plus, I need to reread HP7 before the next movie. Simply because there's so much stuff that happens in that book. I know I don't remember even a fraction of it all, so I may be totally lost during the movie (which sometimes happens anyway due to directors "taking liberties").

Anyways, here is a review (such as it is) on the-now defunct-show, Lonestar. This is the third in a series of posts on this year's new shows, stay tuned for No Ordinary Family, $#*! My Dad Says, Undercovers, Hawaii 5-0 and more.

To see this review, go to the TV Tab.