Category: Screenwriting

DTR S6 SR: TRON 3 Screenplay Breakdown

If you’re like me, you had a profound experience seeing with TRON 1982 or TRON Legacy or BOTH. I have been blessed to work with many of the masterminds of the original franchise for the past 20 years. In doing…

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DTR S6 EP 570: How To Write Movies

Every human being on Earth has a story to tell. We experience life in the form of spoken word moments. Screenwriting is the art of translating those moments into a final product where the world can learn from your life…

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DTR S6 EP 510: Screenwriting Simplicity

As the art of writing screenplays evolves, we have replaced good structure with unrewarding complexity. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of keeping your character and location counts down. Enjoy.

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DTR Ep 442: Screenwriting Process

One of the most coveted processes in Hollywood is the art of screenwriting. Those that know how to do it don’t share. Those that can’t desperately try to figure it out. In this episode, we break down the process step-by-step…

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DTR Ep 425: Story Consciousness

Every story has an era, and that era dictates the overall consciousness of your story. In this episode, we explore the various elements that communicate those elements, and those that can never be put back in the bottle. Enjoy.

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DTR Ep 421: What’s Wrong with Movies Today

Story has been all but lost in modern film today. Cliche’s by the megaton litter the silver screen while Hollywood studios claim that we the viewer have abandon our loyalty to their product. In this episode, we take a brief…

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DTR S4 BONUS: Screenwriting Style & Tone

Getting your script noticed is one of the toughest aspects of the game. A uniquely developed style and overall tone of your script can help readers hang on to your story long enough to get to the end. In this…

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DTR Ep 393: The Basics of Screenwriting

All of you have a story inside you. I want to see that story. In this episode, I share my methods of writing a screenplay to get you started. Buy Robert McKee’s book Story and learn from the true master….

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DTR Ep 333: Amenities of a Hero

Heroes of the past lived with less and ended up being more effective. In this episode, we examine that the tougher life was the more our respective countries prospered. Enjoy.

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DTR Ep 273: Making it in Hollywood

Many of us have thoughts about joining the world of entertainment. As Hollywood and television and music struggle to stay profitable, one thing is for certain, things are about to change. When that change happens, opportunities will increase. In this…

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