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EP 217 - THE HODGEPODGE EPISODE Aug 13, 2018

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Hilliard, Chris and Lauren chop it up in this hodgepodge episode where we discuss movie scores, Hitchcock's potentially stultifying working method versus Spielberg's improvisational ingenuity, Lauren's writing methods, and then of course, Lisa hijacks the show!

SHOWNOTES:

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-217

The Soundtrack Show Podcast (https://www.soundtrackpodcast.com/)
Brief discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's ultra-specific working method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5dBxIatZw
Steven Spielberg's Trials and Tribulations while directing JAWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M69YyOxzKa0
If you want to try to 48/12 of writing methodology Lauren and Chris use, here's the link to the Howler Time app (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/howler-timer-free/id492282294?mt=8). There's other "focus" apps, however, the key is putting your phone in Airplane mode, so the distractions are minimized and turn off WiFi on your computer.
CRAZY RICH ASIANS (trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ-YX-5bAs0
Constance Wu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2090422/)
Henry Golding (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6525901/)
Michelle Yeoh (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/)
Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential http://a.co/5Jl2FHY
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee https://www.netflix.com/title/80171362
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Here's the link to Lauren Warren's Nerds of Prey podcast (http://nerdsofpreypodcast.com/)

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EP 216 - SCREENWRITING CHOP IT UP Aug 06, 2018

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Hilliard and Chris go IN with Nerds of Prey podcast co-founder/co-host Lauren Warren... about being a a newly-minted LA transplant, the trials of learning to be a writer and we provide insight on a ton of topics important to young writers early in their career!

Fans of the show, your support is always welcome. As we mentioned on the show, here's the link to this game-giving podcast's Patreon link: http://bit.ly/SWRRPatreon

Here's the link to Lauren Warren's Nerds of Prey podcast (http://nerdsofpreypodcast.com/)

James Cameron's Terminator 2 inspired Lauren to be a screenwriter, see its awesome trailer here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QXDPzx71jQ

So cool, because off all the practical effects like actual buildings blowing up and that sequence where the helicopter rams into the back of the SWAT van? Uh... that's full CG today, and inert as shit!

Also, generous and amazing writer/director Billy Ray (Hunger Games, Captain Phillips, The Last Tycoon) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0712753/ did the final draft on the upcoming Terminator sequel/reboot film that, thankfully, brought Linda Hamilton back to reprise her role as Sarah Connor. See the initial marketing images here https://heroichollywood.com/terminator-6-cyborg-rumors/

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215 - ERIC HAYWOOD - CO-EXEC PRODUCER "POWER" Jul 30, 2018

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Hilliard, Chris and Lauren Warren go into the Writers' Room with Writer/Co-EP Eric Haywood, the only writer/producer to have the esteemed distinction of writing on both POWER and EMPIRE.

A quick rundown of Eric's credits:

Power (power.starzshows.com/Watch/Power‎)

Empire (https://www.fox.com/empire/)

The short-lived Hawaii (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410987/)

Soul Food (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248655/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_8)

Private Practice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972412/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_3)

That Hallmark Channel movie - RELATIVE STRANGER

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1252330/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_5

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Lauren Warren's Nerds of Prey podcast (http://nerdsofpreypodcast.com/)

214 - STEVEN CANALS - "POSE" PT 2 Jul 16, 2018

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The second dose of the awesome POSE/Steven Canals' episode. If you didn't listen to the first part, you're slippin' and trippin'!

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-214

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POSE on FX - watch episodes here: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pose

The emotional Mother's Day Episode: https://www.fxnetworks.com/video/1267210819932

PARIS IS BURNING, a seminal film on ballroom culture, see the original trailer: http://bit.ly/2NReBMp

Ryan Murphy on IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614682

Steven Canals on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6955079

Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevencanals

Steven on Instagram: @svcanals https://www.instagram.com/svcanals

UCLA's Online Screenwriting Program: professionalprograms.tft.ucla.edu/screenwriting-online/

213 - STEVEN CANALS - "POSE" PT 1 Jul 09, 2018

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Hilliard, Chris, and Lisa are joined by Executive Producer Steven Canals to talk about the journey he took to become a filmmaker as well as creating his amazing show "POSE" on FX! Come back next week for PART 2 of this episode!

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-213

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@UnuathorizedCBD @poseonfx @StevenCanals

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212 - SHOWS WE LOVE AND HATE Jul 02, 2018

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We got a little silly in this episode discussing must-see entertainment! Mainly because Lisa was around for two episodes in a row!'

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-212

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REFERENCES

What is "DVR+7"? http://www.spottedratings.com/2013/09/intro-to-nielsen-ratings-basics-and.html

Writers on F/X's POSE: Steven Canals (co-creator/EP), Janet Mock, Our Lady J https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6955079/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4270072/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3292107/ The Octavia E Butler Scholarship http://carlbrandon.org/butler-scholarship/ Clarion West Workshop https://www.clarionwest.org/ Nicholas Pinnock from Marcella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zwufMqHUwI

TV & Films Discussed in this episode:

Marcella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIQns-OO5dw Fauda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5zcu25_IG0 Pose https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pose Killing Eve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV9stvUqE1s Hereditary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHxcDbai7aU Paris Is Burning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVueHRtpBbg

211 - JAMES LA ROSA - SHOWRUNNER "HIT THE FLOOR" Jun 25, 2018

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Hilliard, Lisa are Chris are joined by Creator/ Showrunner James La Rosa to talk about his amazing show "Hit the Floor", the importance of representation in media, his writing style, how it's developed his voice over time, and a TON of other great stuff!

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-211

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James appeared previously on Ep. 90 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hilliard-guess-screenwriters-rant-room/id872896770?mt=2#

The article James penned about his childhood: A Boy And His Dolls - https://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-larosa/a-boy-and-his-dolls_b_3334400.html

Movies & TV mentioned this episode

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhidWw1yWR8)

Spring Break Shark Attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3YOq6gLu3o

Frank von Zerneck (Executive Producer on Spring Break Shark Attack) - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0903273/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr9

Clarion Writers Workshop - clarion.ucsd.edu/

Support the Clarion Writers Workshop - https://www.clarionwest.org/donate/

MUSIC TO WRITE BY:

Fiona Apple's Never Is A Promise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5XptSCCciU

Beyoncée's Sorry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxsmWxxouIM

210 - SCREENWRITING Q&A - PART 2 Jun 18, 2018

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Part Two of the super-sized Q&A Episode. Geoff Thorne and Lauren Warren join Hilliard and Chris.

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-210

Take note, faithful listeners! The Patreon is up: http:/bit.ly/SWRRPatreon
Help us grow the audience, so we can do more Facebook Live episodes and get that YouTube channel going.
As we mentioned the Queens of Cinema t-shirts will be available to Patreon subscribers exclusively.

Geoff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeoffThorne
Lauren's Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlaurenp
Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnauthorizedCBD
Lisa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabolekaja
Hilliard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilliardGuess
If you have a question, email us at: screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com

Films & TV mentioned on the podcast:

Babylon Berlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5eorwxcIuU
Leverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcqzcVt3MU
Altered Carbon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhFM8akm9a4
Aliens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUsuFgZ6lJI
Die Another Day (Halle Berry as Jinx): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdbIINpktOs

Not sure what's planned for the next episode... but it'll be informative, as always.

209 - SCREENWRITING Q&A - PART 1 Jun 11, 2018

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Part one of a two-part Q&A episode with Hilliard and Chris and guests, showrunner Geoff Thorne and writer/podcaster Lauren Warren. DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-209 And after much touting, we've launched the Patreon page! Please check out here: https://www.patreon.com/ScreenwritersRantRoom Hilliard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilliardGuess Geoff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeoffThorne Lauren's Twitter:https://twitter.com/iamlaurenp Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnauthorizedCBD Lisa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabolekaja Films & TV mentioned on the podcast: Buck and the Preacher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v320c-NRvrE Whistleblower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E56OYUV7BWw Thanks for listening, ya'll! Be back next week for part 2 of the Q&A!

208 - CREATING PROJECTS FOR YOURSELF Jun 04, 2018

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Hilliard, Chris, and Baby Writer Maurice Frazier are joined by actress/writer Kat Khavari to talk about her amazing story and why she creates her own TV projects that go viral and show off her ability to play multiple characters!

DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-208

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