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248 - GENIUS STATUS Apr 01, 2019

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In this episode, Hilliard, Lisa and Chris chop it up and give critical criticisms about how Hollywood tends to grant certain entertainers: writers/directors/actors the title of “Genius/Master.” We discuss why that happens, who truly deserves this title and so much more! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-248

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Don't forget to also listen to...

The Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast Alex and Nick drop TV-centric game for Young Writers on Paper Team podcast Chris Derrick on Twitter Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter Hilliard Guess on Twitter The

247 - NETFLIX AND COMICS Mar 25, 2019

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Hilliard, Chris, Tracy and Geoff Thorne chop it up about the future of theatrical films, Netflix and Comic Books. Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-247 Steven Spielberg's contention over Netflix movies and their eligibility for Oscars. “Once you commit to a television format, you’re a TV movie,” Spielberg said. “You certainly, if it’s a good show, deserve an Emmy, but not an Oscar. I don’t believe films that are just given token qualifications in a couple of theaters for less than a week should qualify for the Academy Award nomination.”

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Don't forget to listen to...

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast Geoffrey Thorne on Twitter

246 - LUKE PERRY AND MANAGING YOUR REPS Mar 18, 2019

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This week Hilliard, Lisa, Chris, and Lynelle talk about the passing of TV Icon, Luke Perry and go deep into how to handle your own representation: from the importance of having managers and agents to how to choose the person that is right for you.

Chad Gervich's book on managing your representation

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-246

And don't forget to listen to...

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter

Lynelle White on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
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245 - FILM CHOP IT UP Mar 11, 2019

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Hilliard, Lisa, Chris and Lynelle Chop it Up about everything in this one y'all. A don't miss episode full of not-so-great Black History Month shenanigans, Tennis, Casting, Green Book and so much more!

Wesley Morris's NYTimes article on THE GREEN BOOK and his interview on the NYTimes's podcast The Daily - "What Hollywood Keeps Getting Wrong About Race" - from the Monday after the Oscars.

The Swimming Pool scenes from MAN ON FIRE.

The HBO doc BEING SERENA.

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-245

Don't forget to listen to...

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

Again here’s the link to this game-giving podcast’s Patreon link, show some love!

244 - "WGA’s FIGHT AGAINST AGENTS” Mar 04, 2019

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In this episode, Hilliard, Chris, Tracy and Showrunner Geoffrey Thorne go IN, from writers POV on the discussion and proposal for change between the WGAW and the top Agents in regards to Packaging. It’s a don’t miss episode with a ton of game from working, WGAW writers who are deep in the trenches y'all!

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-244

Hollywood Reporter Articles on The WGA Code of Conduct for Agencies.

And some biased coverage.

A little history lesson on how the Supreme Court dismantled the Hollywood Studio monopoly.

Vote for Black Panther's Quest for an NAACP Image Award!

Stay Free: The Story of The Clash podcast narrated by Chuck D!!! Yeaaaaah, boooyyyyyy!

If you are enjoying this labor of love, please consider supporting the Rant Room with a donation - we spend innumerable hours and tremendous resources on it each week, an every little bit of support helps enormously.

If you already donate: THANK YOU.

Don't forget to listen to...

Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast

Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

Connect with Us on Social Media:

Tracy Grant on Twitter

Geoffrey Thorne on Twitter

Chris Derrick on Twitter

Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter

Hilliard Guess on Twitter

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243 - DEADLY CLASS meets THE MAGICIANS Feb 25, 2019

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In this week's episode Hilliard, Lisa and Chris sit down with DEADLY CLASS star Benjamin Wadsworth, with special guest Stella Maeva, who plays Julia Wicker on SyFy's THE MAGICIANS.

We got a little silly with this, pitching potential movies for Benjamin and Stella to star in... but don't slip on the young LeStat concept Lisa talks about... watch out Anne Rice!

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-243

Benjamin Wadsworth on Twitter and Instagram

Stella Maeve on Twitter and Instagram'

If you are enjoying this labor of love, please consider support the Rant Room with a donation - we spend innumerable hours and tremendous resources on it each week, an every little bit of support helps enormously.

If you already donate: THANK YOU.

Don't forget to listen to...

Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast

Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

Chris Derrick on Twitter

Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter

Hilliard Guess on Twitter

242 - JUAN GREY Feb 18, 2019

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In this weeks episode, Hilliard and Chris chop it up with Juan Grey, actor/writer/producer, who is currently one of the cast on The Russo Bros hit SYFY Series DEADLY CLASS. A former athlete, Juan made the leap to acting in a story you gotta hear to believe! This episode is full of wisdom coming from a young cat who’s all ready a successful entrepreneur! If you are enjoying this labor of love, please consider support the Rant Room with a donation - we spend innumerable hours and tremendous resources on it each week, an every little bit of support helps enormously. If you already donate: THANK YOU. Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-242 Don't forget to listen to... Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films! Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter Hilliard Guess on Twitter The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

240 - HORROR NOIRE! Feb 04, 2019

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Hilliard and Lisa are joined by Lynelle White and Jesani Drew to talk Horror Noire! It was a rousing success - The show sold out. The panel was amazing. The fans were supportive. And @Shudder showed the new documentary film at the Egyptian Theater right in the heart of Hollywood Blvd! #HorrorNoire

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-240 To all of you fans of the show, your support is always welcome, and as we mention at the end of every episode, here’s the link to our new Patreon link, show some love!
You can follow us at: Hilliard Guess on Twitter Chris Derrick on Twitter Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter Jesani Drew on Twitter Lynelle White on Twitter @ScreenwritersRR @FinishLineScrip The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

239 - “SO YOU’VE WON A COMPETITION - NOW WHAT?” Jan 28, 2019

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Hilliard & Chris sat down with former Literary Manager Jenny Frankfurt and the winner of her 2018 Finish Line Script Competition Sebastian Magiera to discuss: the journey that led him to the competition, life after winning, what he’s learned thus far, navigating the Hollywood Water Bottle Tour, asking for referrals, being good in the room, pitching yourself and so much more! Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-239 Don't slip on listening to Alex and Nick drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast Also one of our favorites is Pilar Alessandra's ON THE PAGE podcast To all of you fans of the show, your support is always welcome, and as we mention at the end of every episode, here’s the link to our new Patreon link, show some love!
You can follow us at: Hilliard Guess on Twitter Chris Derrick on Twitter Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter @ScreenwritersRR @FinishLineScrip The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The

238 - STEVE HARPER Jan 21, 2019

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Hilliard and Chris sat down with good friend TV and Film writer STEVE HARPER to discuss his amazing career, the ups-and-downs and all around!

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRRR-238

First off, show some love for the Patreon page! You know you want that Pearls of Wisdom Document that is forthcoming and all of the other fun gifts we have to offer!

A FAMILY PORTRAIT (play) by Lenore Coffee, William Joyce Cowen

THE PIANO LESSON (play) by August Wilson

Steve's inspiring phrase: what's the engine for your re-invention?

Steve's shocking web series:

SEND ME BACK TO SLAVERY

CBS Writing Program

Mark Zicree (he doles out advice)

The book Steve mentioned: Crowdfunding for Filmmakers

Here's the link to Hilliard & Chris's interview with Barry Jenkins on the WGA podcast.

As we always do, shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

Don't slip on listening to Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast

And Pilar Alessandra's ON THE PAGE podcast. So much game!

Fans of the show, your support is always welcome, and as we mentioned on the show, here’s the link to this game-giving podcast’s Patreon link, show some love!

You can find us at:

Chris Derrick on Twitter

Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter

Hilliard Guess on Twitter

Steve Harper @HaperCreates on Twitter

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter