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Why International Productions Film in Hungary
Hungary has become the second largest filming hub in Europe after London. Why?
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4 days ago2 min read
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Autopsy of WEDNESDAY's Opening Scenes S01 E01: Secrets of Addictive Storytelling
We've performed a structural autopsy on the first eight minutes of WEDNESDAY S01 E01 to reveal the secrets behind addictive storytelling.
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Apr 287 min read
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Micro Dramas: Storytelling in Bite-Sized Form
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and content is consumed at lightning speed, micro dramas have emerged as a popular form of...
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Mar 254 min read
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David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later: A Writer's Perspective
Rewatching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later from a writer's perspective.
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Feb 15 min read
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What to Watch December 2024
Want to disconnect from reality in December? Here's what to watch over the holiday season.
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Dec 2, 20244 min read
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15 TV Series Set In Small Towns: Strange & Spooky
What is it about a small town that attracts viewers like a magnet? Â Â For me, the love affair with small town drama began thirty odd...
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Oct 7, 20247 min read
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Bodkin: A Small Town Big Drama Netflix TV Series
Waiting for part 2 of season 3 to drop or looking for an antidote to Bridgerton fever? Try Bodkin.
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Jun 9, 20241 min read
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The Power of Silence in Scene Writing: Tony Soprano Goes to Therapy.
Watch the scene that introduced the world to Tony Soprano and note the use of silences and subtext!
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May 9, 20242 min read
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The Truth Behind Baby Reindeer: A Writer's Journey into Authentic Vulnerability
Baby Reindeer from a writer's perspective: what is it about this story that has hit the mark with audiences?
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Apr 22, 20243 min read
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5 TV Scenes That Subtly Reveal Character & Motivation.
5 TV scenes that illustrate how to reveal character and motivation in interesting and unique ways.
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Mar 29, 20243 min read
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Female Anti-heroes: Riding the Wave of Rage.
5 examples of female anti-heroes and how they're representing more complex female characters on screen.
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Mar 29, 20245 min read
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Succession Wins Big at Golden Globes Proving Audiences Love Unlikeable Characters.
The TV drama I hated at first but grew to love has won the award for best TV drama series at the Golden Globes. Usually I'm a sucker for...
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Better Call Saul: Story, Character & Relationship Goals
When Mad Men finished back in 2015, fellow devotees and I threw a themed cocktail party. But how to give Better Call Saul a proper send...
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Aug 26, 20223 min read
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Dial M for Menopause: Women over 50 in TV
This could be misconstrued, but I have a thing for shows helmed by middle-aged female characters. Especially ones who are difficult to...
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Apr 20, 20214 min read
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