This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'The Armstrong Lie' Fascinates; Who Is the Best Screenwriter in Hollywood?
This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'The Armstrong Lie' Fascinates; Who Is the Best Screenwriter in Hollywood?

A round up of this week's insightful commentary, debates, twitter feuds and nice. long weekend reads on the subject of film, the industry and storytelling.

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This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'Dallas Buyers Club' Sells; Netflix Storms Hollywood
This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'Dallas Buyers Club' Sells; Netflix Storms Hollywood

A round-up of this week's insightful commentary, debates, Twitter feeds and nice, long weekend reads on the subject of film, the industry and storytelling.

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The 5 Elements of a Great Rockumentary
The 5 Elements of a Great Rockumentary

The death of Lou Reed, who successfully married an avant garde storytelling sensibility with a gritty performance style got me thinking about rockumentaries. Here are the five elements the best ones share - including one about Mr. Reed himself, which you can watch here.

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This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'The Counselor' Splits Critics
This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'The Counselor' Splits Critics

A round up of this week's insightful commentary, debates, Twitter feuds and nice, long weekend reads on the subject of film, the industry and storytelling.

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This Week's Best Online Film Writing: The '12 Years a Slave' Backlash Begins
This Week's Best Online Film Writing: The '12 Years a Slave' Backlash Begins

A round-up of this week's insightful commentary, Quora questions, Reddit debates, Twitter feuds and nice weekend long reads on the subject of film, the industry, and storytelling.

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This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'Gravity' Controversy, Hybrid Docs & Tarantino's Curious List
This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'Gravity' Controversy, Hybrid Docs & Tarantino's Curious List

A round-up of this week's insightful commentary, Quora questions, Reddit debates, Twitter feuds and nice weekend long reads on the subject of film, the industry, and storytelling.

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Will 2015 Be The Year Of Smaller, Smarter Films?
Will 2015 Be The Year Of Smaller, Smarter Films?

2015 is shaping up to be the most blockbuster-packed year ever. All the more reason indie filmmakers should rejoice (and get to work!)

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This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'Breaking Bad' and 'Blockbuster Syndrome'
This Week's Best Online Film Writing: 'Breaking Bad' and 'Blockbuster Syndrome'

A round-up of this week's insightful commentary, debates, Twitter feuds and nice weekend long reads on the subject of film, the industry, and storytelling.

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Do Indie Filmmakers Win in the New DirecTV/A24 Deal?
Do Indie Filmmakers Win in the New DirecTV/A24 Deal?

DirecTV just announced that they're partnering with A24 to co-finance films for (way) pre-theatrical VOD. Could this be a great deal for filmmakers?

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Why Are DIY Horror Films Thriving?
Why Are DIY Horror Films Thriving?

Can you believe how well low-budget horror is still doing at the box office?

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How Will GTA V Influence the Action Genre?
How Will GTA V Influence the Action Genre?

The success of Grand Theft Auto V will mean more celebration of directors and the immersive worlds they will be allowed to create.

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Documentaries Are Filling the Void Left By Journalism's Crisis
Documentaries Are Filling the Void Left By Journalism's Crisis

"The Square" and other feature docs are increasingly becoming the place for telling in-depth stories now that traditional journalists are chasing page views.

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'Salinger' and the Future of Multi-Platform Storytelling
'Salinger' and the Future of Multi-Platform Storytelling

With the success of the "Salinger" synergistic multiplatform strategy, we take a look at the ways filmmakers are telling stories with games, apps, books, and graphic novels.

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Five Mid-Budget Films That Couldn't Get Funding
Five Mid-Budget Films That Couldn't Get Funding

Despite rich storylines and low-ish budgets, these five projects somehow couldn't get funding for a theatrical release. Here's why.

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Can Documentary Films Save Newsweeklies?
Can Documentary Films Save Newsweeklies?

There has never been a better time to be in the documentary film business; there has never been a worse time to be in the print publishing business. The two use many of the same resources. Why not make a match? Here are five reasons it might be a good idea.

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Here Comes the Best Crowdfunding Reward Yet: Cold Hard Cash
Here Comes the Best Crowdfunding Reward Yet: Cold Hard Cash

A new law goes into effect next year that will allow millions of Americans to finance movies and get a cut of the back end. Will the JOBS Act change everything for filmmakers?

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Three Ways of Improving the Moviegoing Experience
Three Ways of Improving the Moviegoing Experience

Want to improve your moviegoing experience? We offer three ways.

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Why Are There So Many Guns on Movie Posters This Summer?
Why Are There So Many Guns on Movie Posters This Summer?

Look up the poster for virtually any action blockbuster and you'll spot at least one firearm. What's the deal?

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Are Movie Trailers Finally Getting Better?
Are Movie Trailers Finally Getting Better?

Two new examples of trailers that - gasp! - don't give away the entire movie are reviving our faith in movie marketing.

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Kodak, Like Apple, Should Stop Trying to Prove It's Still Cool
Kodak, Like Apple, Should Stop Trying to Prove It's Still Cool

Kodak's list of recent movies shot on Kodak film might be protesting too much. Here's why it reminds me a little of those new Apple ads.

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