by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Ron Howard is one of this generation’s most acclaimed directors. The Academy Award winner has helmed some of the most successful films in history, including Apollo 13, Backdraft, Parenthood, Cinderella Man, and The DaVinci Code. Based on true events, his latest film explores the trials of a family struggling with drug addiction and poverty through the... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Neasa Hardiman on Her Film, Sea Fever
This week Ashley Scott Meyers interviews filmmaker Neasa Hardiman. They talk about how she started in other areas of the film industry and Sea Fever (2019), a sci-fi horror movie she wrote and directed. Neasa Hardiman's other credits include directing the hit Netflix series Jessica Jones. You can listen to the audio portion of the... Continue Reading →
7 Story Secrets from Netflix
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Pop culture and media historians will be examining Netflix for decades to come, trying to figure out how a company that began as a membership-based DVD rental program managed to, in a short amount of time, change the television landscape, bring chaos to the cable industry, and crash the Emmy awards. It’s... Continue Reading →
Bringing The Little Prince to Life on Screen
An interview with director Mark Osborne and star Mackenzie Foy of Netflix's upcoming feature version of the beloved book. by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) The story of The Little Prince has delighted children and adults alike around the globe for many years. Fans were delighted to hear that an original take on the story was bound for... Continue Reading →
Creativity Tools: The Netflix Genre Generator
The good people at The Atlantic, amused at how specific some of Netflix's genre categories are, put together a Genre Generator for movies of ALL types. Check out the generator at the Atlantic and have some fun imagining new movie ideas. Who knows? You might land on a genius new concept for your next script.... Continue Reading →
