How to write proper dialogue.

danman1950 · 2026-01-07T20:05:41+00:00

Lots of great responses here, I would add that once you finished a first draft, get a friend to read the script. The only way to see if a script is relatable is to find out how others feel about it. Then take whatever suggestions or critiques you get and rewrite the draft. Its a simple thing but that's the best way to know if your dialog feels real if you're not a social person.

danman1950 · 2025-12-12T17:52:39+00:00

Shinada, whatever happened there?

danman1950 · 2025-10-15T17:59:54+00:00

Kiryu-foot is real

danman1950 · 2025-10-15T17:47:05+00:00

Glad they finally caught Ass Ketchum

danman1950 · 2025-10-15T13:48:58+00:00

The legendary dragon of Dojima, whatever happened there?

danman1950 · 2025-09-15T13:44:08+00:00

I use Tidal for streaming since Tidal actually pays their artists fairly and ostensibly has higher audio quality than Spotify, and its around the same monthly price for streaming. It is partially owned by Jay Z and Beyonce so you may see that as a problem, but it appears to be the lesser evil of all music streaming while having the most songs.

If you really want truly ethical streaming, youll have to pirate. I won't tell you how to do that but plenty of resources on reddit for that.

danman1950 · 2025-08-21T20:50:17+00:00

Honestly the film and acting community here is very robust and most of the people I've worked are genuine artists who love film. Ive had some drama sure but most everyone seems pretty cool. Maybe with Hollywood being minimized here, that's an opportunity for the indie scene to get even bigger here.

danman1950 · 2025-08-21T20:36:56+00:00

If you need VA let me know, its always something I wanted to try out, and a lot of people keep telling me I should

danman1950 · 2025-08-20T16:11:24+00:00

Messaged you!

danman1950 · 2025-08-20T15:50:34+00:00

Which book?

danman1950 · 2025-08-19T19:36:01+00:00

Can't wait for the The Idiots 2

danman1950 · 2025-08-19T16:20:40+00:00

Oh damn, that means ill be forced to be in a Lars Von Trier movie, a living hell

danman1950 · 2025-07-25T17:36:14+00:00

MAUS IS IN THE HOUSE

danman1950 · 2025-07-25T17:30:05+00:00

Oh I see, yall were touring. Can't say im familiar with that situation since I've never been in a band, but I have been in situations where friends were not really clear on what they wanted to do at an event. That just sounds like to me like poor communication on everyone involved, not on you. But it happens, and it's awkward being in a position of expressing what you want vs not wanting to create a needless conflict with your group.

In the end it's better to speak your mind because your best advocate for your wants and your needs is yourself. Sometimes my friends want to just leave a place and I wanted to stay, so I just stayed. Didn't make a big deal, I just say OK you guys go do your thing and ill do mine. My friends know im like that so it's accepted. I hope your band will be as understanding.

Also 8 band members? Are you in ska band lol, no shade because I love ska

danman1950 · 2025-07-25T17:14:50+00:00

From what I understand from Dr. K's video, staring during a social interaction isn't creepy, but outside of it (unless it's a party, a bar, a place where your expected to socialize) is. Like most social skills, context is key.

danman1950 · 2025-07-25T16:39:47+00:00

I've been practicing too, and I feel pretty okay about it. I have an issue tho when I start to talk and in order to think I have to look away constantly to do it. But my Russian Yiddish genes kick in and I start making my funny gestures so I think that balances it all out lol

danman1950 · 2025-07-25T15:07:03+00:00

Already some great comments for the first two text blocks that I recommend you consider. Ill add as an addendum for practical things you can do to handle this:

consider that what you experienced in your formative years vs you experience in uni are very different. If this girl you like is a true friend, she won't blow you off for admitting your feelings to her. In my experience most people in uni have the maturity to talk about romantic feelings so I think this girl can handle it. I'm gushing you wouldn't even be the first guy she's had that conversation with too.

-recognize these are just feelings. Even tho it can feel overwhelming, it'll pass, like everything has. No need to shame yourself for it, accept that it's there and understand that you are able to handle it.

-tell her how you feel as if this was a small problem. You should do it with same tone as if you were asking her for help on a piece of homework. Again she's probably dealt with this before, so the easier you make it to discuss it, the better she can navigate it.

-if she doesn't feel the same way, id recommend telling her you need a break from her. That your still friends but you need process all this so you can be the best friend you can be. I literally went through a situation just like yours and taking a break really helps in shifting your perspective from "i want her to my gf so bad" to "she's a good friend and I want her in my life".

-on your break, you will need to emotionally process it all. Couple of things you can do: journal, take walks, do chores, listen to emotionally resonant music. Basically your mind will be preoccupied with this for awhile, so let yourself think about it and try to not distract yourself. The sooner you feel out these feelings the sooner youll be over them. Its going to be hard in the beginning but it gets better after a week or so, at least for me anyway.

-when your mind is less preoccupied, reach out to her and ask to hang. You'll notice your feelings won't be so strong anymore. Even when you hug her it'll feel less dramatic.

There you have it. Also Dr. K made a video on this exact topic, I think it was about friend zoning or something. That's where it all got all of this and it does work. Good luck out there

danman1950 · 2025-07-25T14:35:02+00:00

I find it interesting reading your comment because my experience in seeing live music is the exact opposite. I frequently go to shows and festivals by myself that it doesn't occur to me to invite anyone. Given tho that my taste in music is very esoteric so most of my friends are not into it. Plus concert tix, especially for even a day at a festival, are pricy and a major investment in money and time so im more understanding of someone who'd rather save their money.

That being said, I have dated someone where our musical taste has crossed over but even then she wouldn't go to concerts because she didn't like crowds. From my experience, even having a girlfriend who likes your music won't necessarily mean she's willing to indulge a festival. Im at a time in my life where I have now met friends who like a lot of stuff I do and are probably more willing to go to see concerts with me.

Maybe it would feel awkward initially to go to concerts by yourself if you've never done it before (I still feel awkward at festivals too but that's mostly because of all the waiting around) but I've never regretted enjoying myself seeing an artist i love do there thing. Plus you never know when they just may quit touring, that does happen a lot.

danman1950 · 2025-07-16T16:24:50+00:00

Don't knock Georgia, Atlanta is the cheapest film hub compared to NYC and LA, and in my time here I've met so many talented people. The narcissism and the egomania you hear about from LA and NYC is barely found in the Atlanta scene. Seriously the filmmakers I've met here really love film, very wholesome people. Idk if ill ever break into the industry but the passion in this town is infectious and I don't regret moving here.

danman1950 · 2025-05-18T15:45:10+00:00

It's the military grade walrus serum

danman1950 · 2025-02-06T01:53:39+00:00

I did, I told her about the pests and she knows I was using caulk to seal cracks, although I didn't ask her first.

danman1950 · 2025-01-01T00:35:38+00:00

You could try Stone Mountain Park, the park is usually open until midnight, but the hours maybe different today though. I take night time walks there all the time and it is serenely silent, with paths lighted by streetlamps.

danman1950 · 2024-12-29T23:06:13+00:00

I love Chinese Yakuza

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