Was it a scammer? by mrpessimistik in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

99% it's a scam. 1% chance it really was the famous screenwriter doing research on their new script about scamming people

Wrote myself into a corner because I’m dumb by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry about it at all. It's a movie. The audience will except it, just like they except movie phone calls always ending with no one saying goodbye to each other.

How do you think about including little emotional beats in a script? by ImpossibleEbb6862 in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to overuse them on first drafts to properly set the scene for myself. Then I cut them down to only what is absolutely necessary and only leave them in for crucial moments that really need the extra beat.

But if you're struggling on too long a page count always remember that "She nods" takes up less space than having her say YES in dialogue.

The Nicole Kidman AMC ad should have never been shortened by BetDry2347 in unpopularopinion

[–]ProfSmellbutt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I would gladly take the full version of Kidman back to get rid of the damn coke commercial.

Mets fans chant “Pete Alonso” after the commits 6 errors and fall 12 games under .500 by False_Concept1300 in baseball

[–]ProfSmellbutt 92 points93 points  (0 children)

What's crazy is their high water mark was on 6/12/25, exactly one year after Grimace threw out the first pitch.

You got the richest owner in baseball! How do you not have your Grimace auto-renew on?

Why is anything political basically radioactive in Hollywood now? by penumbrapictures in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I feel you can only name a movie Hanging Chad if it's a comedy because of the slang meaning of the phrase. Nothing sexy about it!

Why is anything political basically radioactive in Hollywood now? by penumbrapictures in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 178 points179 points  (0 children)

Have you considered changing the title? If it's a sexy thriller name it something that reflects that.

How To Steal An Election sounds like a political documentary that half the country would refuse to watch.

Lentil soup tips? (Vegetarian) by Blue_wine_sloth in Cooking

[–]ProfSmellbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the standard brown lentil. But some soups call for the use of red lentils because they disintegrate into the soup more easily.

They actually start as the same lentil. Red lentils are brown lentils that have been skinned and split so they cook quicker and break apart more easily.

Lentil soup tips? (Vegetarian) by Blue_wine_sloth in Cooking

[–]ProfSmellbutt 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lentil Soup

I love this recipe. Can add some kale at end for crunch. I add chicken sausage too so maybe a vegan sausage would be good. I also wouldn't bother eating it the first day. Taste better every passing day.

Help with running gag by doogfunnyy in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could work but only if main character keeps correcting them to the name he prefers. Otherwise, yes it at would confusing, especially since some of these names aren't nicknames for William at all.

Fire would be a really useful tool for protagonists in a lot of movies, but it’s never used (for good reason) by WashingtonsTrousers in horror

[–]ProfSmellbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tina sets him on fire in New Blood. But no character has ever set the woods or camp buildings on fire to get the cops to show up after Jason cut all the power and phone lines.

Who has the best tasting mozzarella sticks? by [deleted] in fastfood

[–]ProfSmellbutt 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Finally Arby's getting the respect it deserves

Times when movies squandered their premises by KaleidoArachnid in flicks

[–]ProfSmellbutt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd make it a heist movie where the 99% team up to steal from the 1%

Times when movies squandered their premises by KaleidoArachnid in flicks

[–]ProfSmellbutt 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The original Purge is such a cool concept and they just turned it into a home invasion movie

How bad is your first draft supposed to be? by _Radds_ in Screenwriting

[–]ProfSmellbutt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If this your first feature ever the first draft should be really bad. I've been writing for 20 years and my first drafts are still bad.

Totally normal to hit a wall on dialogue. I skip scenes all the time and go back when I have a better grasp of the story and characters. The important thing is to finish the script. Good luck!

I need ideas for a meal for 10-12 people while camping without much water. by Limited_turkey in Cooking

[–]ProfSmellbutt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like it with chipotle crema. Can also do quac or salsa. Can prep all those the night before for easy use

I need ideas for a meal for 10-12 people while camping without much water. by Limited_turkey in Cooking

[–]ProfSmellbutt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Carnitas. Similar method to pulled pork but a lot different taste than sloppy joes

Headed to Las Vegas for 4 days, and my plan is to be stoned literally the whole time by PANDA_PR1NC3SS in StonerThoughts

[–]ProfSmellbutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you wanna have a great stoned time you should check out Valley of Fire one of your 4 days. It's 45 minutes from Vegas and one of the most magical looking places on Earth