Screenwriting

The Inanity of Technobabble

By  Ciara Wardlow 

An exploration of highly technical, usually nonsensical sci-fi jargon.

How ‘Black Panther’ Fixed the Marvel Formula

By  Sophia Stewart 

Watch a video about how Ryan Coogler tackles the MCU’s biggest problems.

2018 Oscar Predictions: The Writing Awards

By  Film School Rejects 

There are a lot of fan favorites in the writing categories at this year’s Oscars, but none of them are going to win, say our predictions.

Why Billy Wilder is Deemed the Greatest Screenwriter of All Time

By  Alex Vitti 

Contemporary writers love his iconic dialogue and hysterically human characters.

What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Us about Character Arcs

By  Alex Vitti 

Watch this video essay and learn one more thing from George Lucas’s iconic trilogy.

Oscars 2018: How On-Set Collaborations Bolster the Best Original and Adapted Screenplays

By  Sheryl Oh 

Screenwriting prowess would fall short without the creative input of others on a film set.

Get to Know the Screenwriters Nominated for the 2018 Oscars

By  Emily Kubincanek 

You’ve seen their Oscar-nominated work, now explore the other things they’ve done.

How to Write and Revitalize the Meet-Cute

By  Alex Vitti 

This go-to romantic comedy cliche can relay a tremendous amount of story quickly when done properly and with a unique perspective.

Goodness Gracious: Plot in ‘Ball of Fire’

By  Jacob Oller