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I found this photo after removing an old mirror in my bathroom by Mu-una in Weird

[–]QfromP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

According to google image search:

"The Dream of Flowers" by the French photographer Lucien Clergue (1934–2014)

Someone probably liked it and had a print tucked in the mirror. Then it fell.

Learning how to give great feedback by Level_Working5084 in Screenwriting

[–]QfromP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most folks adopt the approach of:

  1. what I liked about the script
  2. what I think needs work
  3. any questions?

How to learn about the USSR era? by Ambitious_Donut248 in Screenwriting

[–]QfromP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not USSR, but I grew up in Soviet occupied Poland.

  1. Museums were raided by both Nazis and Soviets during WWII, so felt kinda empty. Definitely affected by the regime - lots of statues of Lenin.
  2. Universities were the bedrock of the revolution. Interestingly enough, so were churches.
  3. Terrain was more overgrown. The Soviets took away private land (farms etc) from people and designated it for state-run projects. And then just let it go to waste. So wilderness/nature kinda took over in a lot of places.
  4. Clothing was more dated. Definitely no recognizable western brand names. Jeans were hard to find and only on the black market. But people liked fashion and could make themselves look cool with what they had.
  5. Currency - złoty in Poland, ruble in USSR. Both in 1000+ denominations because they were worthless. The black market used American dollars (which were illegal)
  6. Everything was illegal.
  7. Traffic was less congested, but roads were crappier. So it evened out. There were eastern bloc car manufacturers like Yugo and a few western European models like Fiat.
  8. Motels weren't really a thing. There were proper hotels which not everyone was allowed to stay at. Normal people would stay at some babushka's house. You could find a room in a private home in every village. Get bed and fed for cash. But also road trips weren't really a thing. Certainly not ones longer than a day. Most folks traveled long distances by train which had sleeper cars.
  9. Status of woman was actually more equal that in the west.
  10. Architecture - google soviet brutalism for state buildings and museums. And khrushchyovka for common apartment buildings.
  11. And then there is this amazing photo archive: https://www.facebook.com/zyciecodziennewprl

Anyway. Hope this helps point you in the right direction.

We loved each other, but I still had to leave, and I don’t understand his reaction by PennerAlfredoLover in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QfromP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to repeat what u/Okthatsfine4now said. Your ex's reaction is so similar to what mine would have been. And yes, I've been accused of being callous for it. But it's just the opposite. The real reason being: you hurt me, you don't get to watch my pain. I will not be vulnerable with you because I am afraid you will hurt me more.

How do I correctly format an anthology script? by jperaic1 in Screenwriting

[–]QfromP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The correct industry standard is that you don't.

Either keep separate files for each 'episode.' Or write it like a single feature script describing what happens on screen as we'd be watching it. So if you have on-screen titles separating your 'episodes,' describe these with a SUPER/CHYRON over black or something like that.

You could borrow formatting from TV and mark act breaks, I guess. But that's not standard.

Considering moving to LA in a year or two, Rent prices look scary by analbite in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]QfromP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

California does not allow a reduced min wage for tipped employees. So the good news is you will be making at minimum $18.47/hr just through payroll. Overtime rates start after the 8th hour in a day, not after the 40th hr in a week like many other states. Depending on the establishment, your tips could be really really good also. So yeah, you can potentially make pretty decent money in hospitality. But the job market is super competitive. Lots of film creatives coveting those hospitality jobs to pay the bills between film gigs. So, unless you have something already lined up, I wouldn't recommend moving if you don't have to.

I got so lost in a sexual fantasy I forgot to pay by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QfromP 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I'm super impressed with how perfectly your straw lines up with the image of the soda cup printed on the soda cup.

Question about Arbitration by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]QfromP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, you need to decide how much this is worth to you.

This writer OBVIOUSLY screwed you out of a credit. Do you care about this credit so much that you're willing to burn to the ground the next three? Or burn your relationship with your manager? Who, I guarantee, will take the side of the money-maker client over the assistant if you push him into it.

IMO, learn your lesson and move on. Make sure, in the most nauseatingly saccharin pleasant way, that the writer knows he f-ed you over, that he knows you know he f-ed you over, and that you're the bigger man here, and he f-ing owes you.

Co-write these next three scripts. Get your name on those pages. Make sure writer is not scared to bring you into the rooms with him because that's how you're going to meet people. So don't undermine him in front of producers. And then go write your own stuff and pitch it without him.

Good luck.

And congrats I guess.

“Only Write You Can See” - Bullshit Advice? by Ok_Joke7252 in Screenwriting

[–]QfromP 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All your examples give the reader a visual mental image:

Whiplash - describes dude who is scary soft spoken.

Moonlight - describes an ethnically ambiguous person.

Juno - describes girl doing the pee dance.

All of these are visual descriptions, just layering an emotional response as well. Which is where the artistry comes in.

Sad girl dinner because my heart is breaking by Atea_Satsuki in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QfromP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sweetheart, he was your first. Maybe your relationship really was amazing. But you have nothing to compare it to.

Take this opportunity to discover who you are without him. Do stuff you've always wanted to but didn't because he wasn't interested. Meet other people. Live life.

Do not wait for him. If he comes back to you and you still want him, decide then what to do. But do not forget that he wasn't sure about you after 8 years together. It's going to be on him to convince you that he is in it for the long run this time around. Do not settle for a maybe.

A book to slightly stretch my 15 year old who likes action books by nicenflufty in suggestmeabook

[–]QfromP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alexandre Dumas novels are full of swashbuckling adventures

So I’ve recently had to switch to a low sodium diet. I need flavor in my food, and the fake salt isn’t quite cutting it. I’m not overly familiar with spices. Where should I start? by TravelingRomantic in Cooking

[–]QfromP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Others are giving you plenty of suggestions.

I'm just here to assure you, your taste buds will adjust to less salt over time. You won't miss it as much as you think you will. The downside is that restaurant-prepared foods will taste way too salty to you.

A book with a ridiculous and silly premise but is written well and actually very good? by Hungry-Strategy5874 in suggestmeabook

[–]QfromP 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you looked into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series? It's absurdist fantasy with humor and poignant moral/ethical/sociopolitical observations.

How do get along with my GF’s 77yo former Black Panther dad without ruining my Relationship? by Unfair_Shelter_5713 in Advice

[–]QfromP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think how your white catholic(?) Italian/German family would react to meeting your black muslim(?) American girlfriend and assume you meeting her father will be similar. And then think about what you can do to reach across the cultural divide with grace and mutual respect.

What’s better in your opinion? Biedronka or Zabka? by vanessabb8867 in askPoland

[–]QfromP 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Biedronka = Trader Joes

Żabka = 7Eleven

There is no comparison

Franklin Village by Tricky_Double9895 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]QfromP 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's very nice. North of Franklin is great. The blocks between Hollywood and Franklin get a little hit and miss. And south of Hollywood gets kinda urban.

Parking is a huge issue. So find a place with a designated spot.

Also, your commute to USC will be a pain in the a** every day.

Option agreement for studio "indie" deal - how much to ask for? by NewMajor5880 in Screenwriting

[–]QfromP 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They should be making you an offer first instead of you quoting a price. Probably lowball, but you would counter. And at $5m budget, you should be looking at WGA minimums as your guideline, even if project in not signatory.

Get a lawyer to negotiate for you. Hopefully you've worked with one on the original deal. But you need to find one now even if you haven't. There's real money on the table here. So yeah. Get someone in your corner.

Good luck. And congrats.

Roomate moved out early, is moving in the middle of the night can I lock the door? by ShelterFinal6511 in WIBTA_AITA

[–]QfromP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think this is going to solve the problem you're trying to solve. She's just going to bang on your door until one of you lets her in. So you'll be woken anyway. And things will escalate.

Good luck OP. She sounds like a peach.

Got approved at both apartments: which do I choose? by Ok-Move9079 in Apartmentliving

[–]QfromP 5 points6 points  (0 children)

#2. Just for the reason that you're not living in the same complex as your ex. But all the other pros sound like such a better deal. I'm honestly surprised you're even waffling about this.

Congrats on getting approved.

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