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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 20:15:53 GMT -6
Feel like I've missed the memo, hahahaha! But no, I've always hated the constant "CUT TO" at the end of every scene, especially if they're smaller scenes with just a line of action, or even an establishing shot. Just looks messy and "inflated" is definitely the right word for it.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:57:08 GMT -6
I haven't been able to keep up with this new season as much as I have the others but I sincerely hope that they don't move on with Clara Oswald because I feel like they've struck gold with the dynamic between Twelve and Clara.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:53:02 GMT -6
David and Alisha (Audition) are just adorable. I love them. I think they're my favourite ship on the show at the moment. Hands down! I mean, Michael and Paula will always hold a special place in my heart but they're not together yet *huge emphasis on yet*
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:51:15 GMT -6
I don't read many books but the last book I read was "The Maze Runner" and I absolutely loved it.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:44:51 GMT -6
To this date, phone calls still make me nervous. Although now what I do is establish the two scenes, and then stay in one with "INTERCUT WITH THIS CHARACTER AND THIS CHARACTER ON THE PHONE" and just write it like normal dialogue.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:40:34 GMT -6
I find it so difficult to stay focused when there's anything else going on other than me just writing. Sometimes I can listen to music if it's a scene I'm writing that requires more action than dialogue, but if its scenes that are going to involve a lot of talking, and bits of exposition especially, then it's ridiculously difficult for me to have music playing in the background. *is odd one out*
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:36:50 GMT -6
Aw, I forgot to thank everyone for the birthday wishes. Ya'll are the bomb diggety
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Arrow
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:35:50 GMT -6
So apparently Sara's killer is revealed in the next two episodes of "Arrow" and I still have no clue as to who it will be. On another note, this season has been pretty damn awesome despite the incredibly fan-servicey development and progression of a certain ship that has become ridiculously difficult to watch. *coughOLICITYcough*
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 20, 2014 16:27:44 GMT -6
So I've been doing a scriptwriting course for the past two-three months, and after submitting my last assignment I was told that "CUT TO" is no longer used as it inflates the length of the script and yet takes no time on screen. However the use of "JUMP CUT TO" and things like that are still incorporated for more specific transitions. I was like... someone is joshing me right now. LMAO. But I was looking at some scripts from 2014 films and the dude is right. What do you guys think of the change?
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 18, 2014 22:47:53 GMT -6
SPOILERS regarding the final episodes of Sequence 3! - Paula and Judy visit their mother, which hits all three women in an emotional way. - Alisha makes a decision in regards to her kiss with Robbie. - Rose and Brian will share another scene together. - Michael will share an emotional scene with another character. - One character will sustain an injury that could prove fatal, possibly even death.
Speculation time *cracks knuckles* I think the situation surrounding Paula, Judy and their Mother is an obviously emotional event, but it's always interesting to see Paula outside of the bubbly, hilarious, and quirky character that she is. I'm intrigued to know the emotional side that spikes the mother, you know? All three women being of that mood sort of makes things intense and exciting and gah! I remember how emotional it was when we learned about Paula's backstory a little, and just knowing there's even more coming... *excited* Alisha's decision is to tell David right? Although I'm not too sure because it could be a decision that is left exclusively for Alisha and Robbie. Can I just say I love this storyline by the way? I love it. It's nice to see conflict for my favourite ship, and I'm loving the new additions to the show (Robbie / Mia). Brian needs to just... he needs to go away. I hope Rose beats the shit out of him, LMAO. Although I doubt it. Anything related to Rose at this point has me excited because her character is expanding, and she's getting more material and it's awesome. Michael and Paula moment? PLEASE. SAY IT IS A MAULA MOMENT SAY IT SAY IT. But no, I don't know. I'm thinking if this Michael/Judy thing is going to be instantly dead in the water than it could be a conversation about losing his wife, and how he's perhaps not ready for anything? Or there's a conversation to be had between Michael and his son that becomes an emotional one? The possibilities are endless, but I am dying for a scene between Paula and Michael that could be described as "emotional" and I apologise for how many times I've written "emotional" in this speculation... I AM *UBER* WORRIED NOW. I'm just going to make three guesses as to who could be injured/killed. #1: ALISHA
Why it could be her? I think it could be her because Mia said in the last episode that she wants to basically bring her down. Why it couldn't be her? Alisha already had a storyline where she departed the show and I think Audition benefits from the Alex/Alisha dynamic, as well as the character and what she brings in general. I don't see Mia's jealousy building to the point of physical harm, though. I think Mia's story needs to come to a head in facing her own demons. Pros: We've seen the drama on this show escalate into life and death territory before and the finales have always been incredible and so a shock move like this could mark the third sequence as one to *never* forget and killing off a main character like Alisha (the female lead) would be unforgettable. Cons: So many dynamics would be robbed; the Alisha/David relationship, the friendship between Alex/Alisha are both at the heart of the show and so I'm not sure it'd be beneficial to the story. #2 ROSE
Why it could be her? I think this storyline with Brian could turn into something more than just sleeping to get ahead, or whatever, on the reversed side of things: so perhaps Brian becomes abusive if Rose tells him that what happened can never happen again and she made a mistake? I don't know. Why it couldn't be her? I'm not too sure if we're going to go down a path like that again after Jordan/Angela of the first two sequences. Pros: It'd be a twist I wouldn't really expect coming which Audition is great at plus it'd add layers to the storyline between Brian and Rose at the moment. Cons: Rose is just hitting her peak within the show and has so much potential. #3 PAULA
Why it could be her? Because Brady hates me and likes to torture me. Also there might be more of a *snap* in the character of her mother, or anything simply from a car accident, or anything that's not really driven by someone holding a gun, or a knife, or a set of closed fists ready to beat the shit out of someone. Why it couldn't be her? She's like a fan favourite. Don't even think about it, PLEASE! *cries* Pros: Would NEVER see it coming in a million years. Cons: *rolls out list longer than Santa's of reasons why its a bad idea* lmao!!! Of course those speculations are on the very extreme side of it (a character dying) but those are my three guesses. I feel bad that they're all women but they're also carrying the best storylines with them this sequence: Paula and her past resurfacing in the present with her mum doing the same thing again; Rose and her way into the industry, and dealing with the ugly side of the industry with Brian; Alisha (and David) dealing with the consequences of an uninitiated advance and the conflict that comes with being caught between a man she loves, and someone who wants to be with her despite her having a boyfriend. So I think that's why my mind is like... and then they die. LMAO! But no, I think on the basis of injury I'm expecting it to be Paula the most because we haven't really had something shocking happen with her (in the present). That or its Michael. But he already had a bit of a *scare* so I don't know. Gah! I need more episodes to air like now.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 18, 2014 3:36:57 GMT -6
It feels good to finally be writing the mid-season finale of Watchtower's third season. This has been one of the hardest seasons to launch and progress through because of how unpredictable this past year has been and so knowing that I'm half way through it feels really satisfying right about now. The second half was always going to be my favourite to write so I look forward to reaching it.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 17, 2014 18:49:41 GMT -6
:applause:: Nice to know the next run is coming along well, Jack REALLY looking forward to the return/new debut of Poison Ivy, personally hoping she's more of a seductress this time around, always loved that aspect of Ivy's personality in previous incarnations. Karl, as for the Doomsday fight begin mentioned in 'sister shows', it's a safe bet that will happen, but as for when, that depends when "Sacrifice" airs, and what MSCU episode airs closest to it At the forefront of the episode, the main antagonist would probably be considered as being Hush, but Poison Ivy does play a role within this episode (obviously) and this time 'round she is definitely using her powers of persuasion for a specific goal. I mean, its the reason she's a part of this episode and why it had to be her for this particular episode. So that's what I'll say on that front
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 17, 2014 5:02:14 GMT -6
Fine by me. So long as its acknowledged on the sister shows . Meanwhile, how are you doing progress wise? I've almost finished outlining "Toxic" for Chris to write. Then I'll be outlining "Sacrifice" and getting that episode done. "Hope" is locked in, with all revisions made and finalised. "Control" needs one more revision before I'm happy with it. And that's pretty much the progress on this next run as of now
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 16, 2014 20:21:51 GMT -6
I'm gonna need some spoilers, man. *rocks back and forth like an addict who has been cut-off*
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 16, 2014 5:42:03 GMT -6
Chloe will meet Nightwing in the mid-season finale, "Sacrifice." There's sort of a uniting of heroes in that episode which can be expected when you have to take on Doomsday. Well of course . I for one am excited about Doomsday. But it also begs the question, after the doomsday situation will Gotham be even more accepting of the home team? And with this big battle, would anyone else,namely the league and Lois, learn about this? Including Ollie? Even though Vertigo is running around giving him trouble? Also will Chloe utilize that storage of kryptonite weapons? A lot of these questions will be answered. There's a really interesting arc with Bruce in this next run that allows him to play a bigger role in the coming of Doomsday. I don't want to give it away but pieces start to fall together in a really cool way that by the time "Sacrifice" comes around you'll be like... "oh, I see what you were setting up." It starts with Lex Luthor's introduction in ep8. I think the city has become more accepting of the heroes within it. I mean, the only real conflict there is between the law and the vigilantes is when it comes to Huntress and what she is doing, which is understandable. Other than that, we'll just have to see As for the other stuff, they're incredibly trivial. I mean, knowing if Lois learns about it, or even Oliver... it's kind of something that would be really awesome to know and to see how they react but they're not within the scope of the show and the events taking place right now so I don't think I'll be able to pull that off for you. But I mean, Gotham has been put on the map due to The Joker's terrorist attacks at the end of season two, and people have their eyes on the city now so I'm 100% sure that Metropolis will learn about this attack.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 15, 2014 22:11:10 GMT -6
I can dig all of this. And i have to ask.....when will Chloe meet Nightwing? Chloe will meet Nightwing in the mid-season finale, "Sacrifice." There's sort of a uniting of heroes in that episode which can be expected when you have to take on Doomsday.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 15, 2014 18:44:49 GMT -6
Idk why but hearing that Dinah is going to be in this episode kind of upsets me . I know that sounds petty and stupid but its probably because she took off to go save the future and then had a chance to get back her mother, and then had the straight up GALL to come back and attack Future Hope is beyond me. Especially after Last Season she got all mean telling Chloe and Oliver they need to start being straight with eachother! And on TOP of that, she could have figured out a way to get Ollie back to normal inbetween her saving the future. Will Chloe call her out on that? And also will we see that pivotal scene between Mia, Dinah, and Chloe in "Hope"? It'll be interesting to see what you think of Dinah once "Hope" as aired. Originally she was only meant to be back for "Hope" and "Sacrifice", but with only two episodes gap between it felt weird writing her off and then writing her back in so I've managed to find a way to keep her in the story (especially with the main antagonists that are planned for both ep9 and ep10). The thing is that these characters can take quite bold stances when it comes to certain choices, decision, etc. but then extreme circumstances will come into play and its hard for them to maintain their stance. I think that's one of the issues here. Dinah really struggles with the ideals and views of the Suicide Squad. She finds it hard to see logic in their plans, and there's a lot of second guessing on her front. One second you'll think that she's with them, and then you'll see the doubt, or you'll see her change her mind, and appear quite wishy washy in her role as a member of the Suicide Squad. It's a lot different to when Helena joined and it was like a necessity. Dinah wasn't chased away, or faked her death, or anything like that. There's a grander reason why she's joined them for this past year, and I think it'll become quite clear as the episode comes to a close. The scene between Dinah/Chloe/Mia is definitely something I want to keep in. It'll have to happen in "Sacrifice." It basically serves as the pay off for their return to the show. I mean, there's a trajectory there and there's a purpose behind bringing them in. It is starting to feel overcrowded a little bit when it comes down to breaking story but they do have a specific role and that scene I had to remove is what sort of bookends it and explains it all. So it'll definitely still be in it Aw, thanks buddy. That means a lot. Nyssa was never a part of the plan. I have a lot of broad strokes when it comes to certain storylines, but then when I have to buckle down and get more specific and narrow in on introducing it through a particular episode, certain things come out of that and that was the case for Nyssa. I adore the Nyssa from Arrow. I love Arrow so much. Knowing what Nyssa is like in the comics, I think "Arrow" is sort of doing a bit of an origins tale with her getting to that point, but with "Watchtower" we'll be introducing the Nyssa from the comics who hates Ra's Al Ghul, and doesn't give two shits about his legacy or this "prophecy". I think my favourite bunch of episodes are going to be when Selina returns. I think episodes 12-14 will be really fun to write and I think there's less chaos going on. Plus the final scene in episode 14 I have had planned for a loooooong time and getting to write it will just be so incredibly satisfying. Questionsssss: Since Babs and Chloe are going to spending some significant time together in this episode, how is the dynamic between the two going to go? Chloe is quite protective of her throughout the episode but Barbara shows absolutely no sign of needing to be saved, which is great. Barbara has this aura about her that Chloe just instantly picks up on and realises how similar they are and I think she'll see a bit of a prodigy in her. Someone who has just as big a heart, who is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her family- of which all these heroes are Chloe's family- and a culmination of qualities and characteristics that Chloe has which she can see in Barbara. So their dynamic is very mentor/student but in a less obvious way. They've united in this episode for the purpose of saving someone's life (Gordon) and they just get down and into it from the get go. 2. Will Nyssa only be interacting with Talia or will any other characters interact with her? Nyssa will share all her scenes with Talia and Bruce. 3.The character who gets unmasked, will that have last effects for the rest of the season?
It has a huge impact in a very specific way. It's not a situation where the entire public gets let in on one of the secret identities and there's this huge uproar or whatever. It's more frightening. I can't really explain it without giving it away but its more inclusive and its more micro than macro if that makes any sense. But yes the effects are lasting and it helps introduce a certain plot that is going to go down in the second half of the season. For sure. 4. And this question I have to ask....Will Perry tell his ex-wife whats going on with him?
The interactions between Perry and his ex-wife are going to be interesting. I will say that she does know that he's sick, and dying. But there's a little mystery going on here. It's going to be interesting. The whole reason I decided to introduce Alice Spencer was because this is Perry's final season on the show, and I wanted to fill in some gaps of his life. On "Smallville" he mentioned he had ex-wives or an ex-wife, and I pulled from the comics to sort of flesh that back story out a little. We get to know a little bit more about Perry in this episode that might be a little heartbreaking. We're going to learn why that relationship failed, and why he came to Gotham, and things like that. I miss you too, buddy. I was really hoping for a November return but things just haven't given way for that. The latest these episodes will return is January/February and I can definitely promise that.
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Post by Jack Malone on Nov 14, 2014 17:53:28 GMT -6
"I'll Carry You" Review
The first thing I want to talk about in this review is what the title links to the most and that's probably got most to do with Alex and Rose, and their little moment in this episode. I remember I said last week that I loved the creative choice you made to sort of not really tell us what was going on and keep us in the dark a little bit with it and in this episode we learn from Rose that she did sleep with Brian, and that she's incredibly distraught over her actions. I was legitimately shocked (in the best of ways, of course) and while it could have been expected I didn't realise how shocking it would be until it was said out loud. I think Alex's speech gave me mixed feelings, and read a little over the top for me purely because I think I haven't connected with Rose enough to believe what he is saying is one hundred percent truth and while Rose hasn't done anything questionable up until now, she hasn't really been on my radar so I think a lot of her scenes and moments throughout her time in the series hasn't glued in my mind as much as the others. So that's just me coming into this scene with my perception and experience with the characters. Other than that, I loved what it did for these characters. For Alex, I think it really demonstrated how much of a good person he is and why he is the protagonist of this series. He's had his struggles in the past, and we've gone through a lot with him in these three sequences, and I love that he remains very passionate about his friendships and his friends well being and so it was definitely a highlight for him in this episode to see him support and try and lift Rose up. As for Rose, I've been saying it for a few episodes now that this storyline has a lot of potential for her and already she's been sucked into my radar for the rest of the sequence. I want to know where she goes from here. I want to know more about this situation and how she is going to break out of it, or how its going to escalate, etc. It's just a really good, dark storyline for a character who has sort of been on the straight and narrow since her introduction and so this moment, and this particular episode for these two characters was a definite highlight for me.
This episode also solidified the characters of Robbie and Mia as well as their agendas. I think there was this running question throughout the episode of where Mia's intentions were while it was quite obvious that Robbie's were kind of innocent in the sense that he does appear to have feelings for Alisha. I think what is conflicting for me - in the sense that its perfect for a drama series - is that part of me feels bad for Robbie because he does have genuine feelings for her but then the other half of me hates him for trying to get in between a committed relationship. I think he could potentially have a place on this series outside of being an antagonist and I think its kind of easy to sort of relate to someone who has feelings for an unavailable person and how he must be feeling, whilst watching him serve to be quite a threat to "take out" this sequence. I feel like he has a lot of potential. As for Mia, I just fell in love with her by episode's end. I think the whole time- and I even wrote it in my notes- I was convinced she loved Robbie. There could still be something there- if not feelings then definitely jealousy. I think that's what her entire being is made up of in a way: jealousy. I think she sees Alisha as someone who is getting all this attention that she craves but doesn't receive and then there's Alisha who has a boyfriend, who has a best friend who is a male which she perceives as Alex having a thing for Alisha, and then there's Robbie who is her friend but is head over heels for Alisha. Her line at the end of the episode made me sit back and go "oh my god, I love her. She is awesome." She's a total antagonist for this sequence but one that I actually don't hate. I think it's cool to see a character caught up in their own insecurities and project them in a way that she's going to want to take out another character. I think there's a lot of potential here as this arc takes us into the final episodes of the sequence. It's really, really exciting stuff. I also look forward to what Mia has planned, and I think my biggest question about her is: does she have feelings for Robbie or Alex or is it just the fact that she's jealous they *could* have feelings for Alisha? Does it have more to do with Alex and Robbie, or has it got more to do with Alisha? I'm looking forward to seeing that play out and have these episodes answer those questions for me.
Moving on, I wanted to just say that Alisha and David are the most adorable couple ever. I adore them. I think David has fast become my favourite character, and I loved their little scene at the start. It was kind of hard to see him discover Robbie's name on her phone, and know that Alisha still hasn't told him but at the same time I can completely understand why Alisha hasn't told him what happened because there really is nothing to tell. At least I hope there isn't. Alisha didn't want to be kissed, and she didn't want to have this thing with Robbie happen. So I can completely understand where she's coming from but I don't see anything good happening in the future of these two at this point. I'm a little worried this is heading into a pretty dark territory for the couple and we haven't seen them have to sort of fight for their relationship other than deal with long distance (which they excelled at by the way). So I think... going forward with this sequence, their dynamic is definitely my favourite and I'm excited to see what comes of this particular storyline for those two.
Lastly, there is of course Paula and Michael. The double date? Really, Brady? Do you want to fight me bruh? But seriously, this just goes down into the long list of many twists and storylines that are completely unpredictable which I praise you 110% for, I mean seriously! I didn't see this coming to fruition and its shocked me. I think Jace is a nice enough guy, and I think he and Paula have had quite a handful of sweet moments, and I'm willing to see what comes out of this Michael/Judy storyline. I think it's definitely got potential to spark some conflict between all four parties? I mean, I don't legitimately know if they have any underlying feelings for each other. There are moments within the show that makes me go "I love them and I want them to be together", but there isn't enough there for me to say with complete clarity that they have something there for each other. So again, I have no idea where this is going. Despite the ships, the most important thing about Judy coming to town was telling Paula about their mother and what surfaced was kind of heartbreaking. I loved when we got to delve into Paula's past a bit, and it was really shocking and having to see something surface in real-time right now is really going to allow Paula to develop even further and sort of grow from what we've known her to be for two and a half sequences. I keep saying it but I'm just genuinely excited for more and more episodes of this show. I love it. Every storyline has me hooked.
Quote of the week: "Why am I dating you again? Oh yeah, you're hot and smart. And you're actually willing to date me. You're like an endangered species. Or a species of one, really."
9/10 - Seriously loved everything in this episode. Alex's speech threw me off a bit; despite it making me appreciate his character more I just felt it was a moment that could have come a lot later once we sort of grew with Rose's storyline for a little longer. Still an amazing episode!
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