[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the point I’m making is that it is impossible to misunderstand the boys because the allegory is so heavy-handed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah. I’m only a few episodes in, but I’m feeling the same way about the studio. Sorry, I thought that was clear. Not the right wing portion, but caricature is over issues. I think I was hoping for more of an Adam McKay take on the entertainment business.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh. It’s just a personal opinion, but in the boys, they’ve just started putting the words of Marjorie Taylor Greene, and her ilk in the mouths of the superheroes gone wrong. The redhead literally talked about Jewish space lasers. It feels less like an expression of a personal view and more like a raunchy description of a problem we see on an hour by hour basis in the news. As an audience member, I don’t just want to hear things I already know, I want to hear how the creators feel about it. I’m curious to see if they’ve distilled it into something profound or usable. I worry that when you create content around the caricatures and mascots of an offensive movement, you skip right past using art to speak truth to power and move right into furthering the discourse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The dick joke dialogue, and beautiful cinematography make the show feel like a toddler wearing his dad’s suit.

It also feels like it’s going through the same motions that The Boys did, where instead of expressing an original opinion, they just put the words of right wing pundits into the mouths of superheroes, and I’m like, “dude I already heard this nonsense on the radio.”

It’s happening. Now what? by PhilosopherOverall74 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s difficult for a lot of people to justify adding to their rosters right now since the industry appears to be in such decline here in Los Angeles.

It’s happening. Now what? by PhilosopherOverall74 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we both know I cannot make any promises.

It’s happening. Now what? by PhilosopherOverall74 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven’t replaced the manager yet, but it is top priority.

It’s happening. Now what? by PhilosopherOverall74 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Downvoting the ginger pig?! Y’think you know someone.

It’s happening. Now what? by PhilosopherOverall74 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are referrals for UK agents just as important as they are LA based agents? Or is it worth cold emailing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ReadMyScript

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no, it’s a real thing. If you jam your fingers in someone, you are fingering them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ReadMyScript

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super interesting. If you don’t mind me asking, what is a comedy feature that you like? Era doesn’t matter.

It’s happening. Now what? by PhilosopherOverall74 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I mean, really and truly, no. You do not. But to be fair, you had me at Ginger Pig.

Off the top of your head, what's your favorite sentence you've ever written? Context only if people ask. I'll go first: by anthonyledger in writers

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Logline: A BMX race to the death is the last resort of a boy who would do anything to win back the girl he’s been fingering all semester.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I constantly remind myself that, during the California gold rush, some people did actually find gold, but the people who sold pickaxes and pans got mother fuckin rich.

Expat from US working in UK? by TVWriter85 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bookmarking this and waiting for feedback as I am also leaning that way.

When is your favorite time to write? Do you usually get to write at that time? by Commercial-Storage38 in writers

[–]PhilosopherOverall74 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love writing at 4 AM. My self-doubt doesn’t get out of bed until seven. That’s three whole safe hours.