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Official Screenwriting

Screenwriting and the entertainment industry as it relates to filmmakers.

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Supporting Character Tips and Tricks

Supporting Character Tips and Tricks

Adam tackles how to bring life to supporting characters using examples from GHOSTBUSTERS and THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR fol... Read more

8 May 2014

43mins

Ranked #2

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First Act Ideas in CAPTAIN PHILLIPS & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

First Act Ideas in CAPTAIN PHILLIPS & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

This week, a quick look at some great ideas in the first acts of CAPTAIN PHILLIPS and THE DALLAS BUYERS CLUB.

13 Nov 2013

18mins

Ranked #3

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Big Action Screenwriting

Big Action Screenwriting

This week, Adam talks about the best non-entertainment podcast for screenwriting ideas and takes a look at an action sce... Read more

3 Apr 2014

29mins

Ranked #4

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Writers Meetings, THE EQUALIZER & JUPITER ASCENDING

Writers Meetings, THE EQUALIZER & JUPITER ASCENDING

Adam gives thoughts on the most important thing for writers to do during notes meetings plus quick thoughts on THE EQUAL... Read more

8 Apr 2015

22mins

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Ranked #5

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A New Official Screenwriting Podcast!

A New Official Screenwriting Podcast!

Check out this new version of the podcast, which is finally edited for content!  Adam shares some thoughts on the Oscars... Read more

15 Mar 2014

35mins

Ranked #6

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New Female Action Franchises & AWAKENINGS

New Female Action Franchises & AWAKENINGS

Adam quickly covers the announcement of Sony’s move to turn SPIDERMAN and GHOSTBUSTERS into female action franchises, pl... Read more

26 Aug 2014

30mins

Ranked #7

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GODZILLA, THE NORMAL HEART & THE GREAT AMERICAN PITCHFEST

GODZILLA, THE NORMAL HEART & THE GREAT AMERICAN PITCHFEST

This week, Adam provides quick screenwriting thoughts on GODZILLA & THE NORMAL HEART. At the end of the episode, he ... Read more

9 Jun 2014

31mins

Ranked #8

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WISH FULFILLMENT AND THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

WISH FULFILLMENT AND THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Adam discusses wish fulfillment in Josh Boone’s THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, plus some quick thoughts on TAMMY.

24 Jul 2014

20mins

Ranked #9

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Crowdfund A Strong Concept and Fox’s Gotham Trailer

Crowdfund A Strong Concept and Fox’s Gotham Trailer

How the GOSNELL project raised a nearly $2 million budget based on the concept alone. Plus, quick thoughts on Fox’s GOTH... Read more

13 May 2014

26mins

Ranked #10

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Romance in THOR & THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Romance in THOR & THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Adam tackles how to improve the romance in THOR & THOR THE DARK WORLD with The Bat Signal’s Jeff Sussman.

3 Dec 2013

25mins

Ranked #11

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KINGSMAN, FOCUS & THE BABADOOK

KINGSMAN, FOCUS & THE BABADOOK

Adam shares his thoughts on KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, FOCUS, and his favorite movie of 2014, THE BABADOOK. Plus, qui... Read more

11 Mar 2015

28mins

Ranked #12

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Character Introductions & Pitchfest Wrapup

Character Introductions & Pitchfest Wrapup

Adam talks about his Great American Pitchfest panel with Ryan Engle, Shane Black, and Alvaro Rodriguez. Plus, an analysi... Read more

29 Jun 2014

39mins

Ranked #13

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Finding a Unique Take: BAD GRANDPA & THE RINGER

Finding a Unique Take: BAD GRANDPA & THE RINGER

Adam discusses his love for BAD GRANDPA and examines Johnny Knoxville’s earlier project THE RINGER in terms of matching ... Read more

4 Feb 2014

37mins

Ranked #14

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FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Trailer Deconstructed

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Trailer Deconstructed

Adam deconstructs the trailer of the upcoming megahit FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, plus listener questions.

4 Aug 2014

23mins

Ranked #15

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2014 Oscar Nominations plus SAVING MR. BANKS

2014 Oscar Nominations plus SAVING MR. BANKS

Adam provides his thoughts on some Oscar surprises. Plus, additional screenwriting thoughts on DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, INSID... Read more

19 Jan 2014

41mins

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