A former teenage pen pal of John Hughes shares about their correspondence and the reason why John left Hollywood. Shows the greatness and heart of the man. Sincerely, John Hughes [Via Kristen Havens]
“Everyone in a thriller goes by his or her last name except while having sex or using a pseudonym/codename. That’s an unbreakable rule.” This is a hilarious and honest list that every beginning screenwriter can benefit from. While I believe if you think in absolutes and have a slavish devotion to “rules” you’re doing yourself…continute reading »
Those of us who have been waiting a long time for a new movie adaptation can enjoy the graphic novel while we wait. Said to be illustrated in a "classic" style, I'm looking forward to a little taste of retro-future in this book. Reimagining ‘Fahrenheit 451′ As A Graphic Novel | NPR
Mr. Rogers changed the world in six minutes. I am simply floored by this.
Gee, I wonder of Oprah "attracted" this negative (but true and very necessary) article to herself. After all, according to Oprah's belief in "the secret" everything that happens to you happens because you brought it on yourself.
A long weekend away to sharpen the brain. I can't make it this year. I might consider going next year.
Jordan’s Prince of Persia was a landmark game — twice. First on the Apple II, and then on again on current generation gaming consoles. Author, screenwriter and videogame designer Jordan Mechner is best known as the creator of the Prince of Persia franchise, with over 14 million games sold to date and a feature film…continute reading »