Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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episode 635: 635 - Is This Person Going to Ruin Everything?
John and Craig wring their hands and ask, how do you make sure the person you’re hiring isn’t a monster? They look at best practices for vetting colleagues, sussing out problematic people, and managing your own emotions when you’re the person with power.
We also discuss writing for non-native English speakers, using three examples to illustrate the importance of syntax, musicality and authenticity. But first, we answer listener questions on giving notes and kids playing D&D.
In our bonus segment for premium members, we spill the kool-aid on our fears and fascinations with cults.
Links:
- Strands from the New York Times
- Anatomy of a Fall – Clip
- Past Lives by Celine Song
- Irma Vep – Clip
- Is This Hollywood’s #MeanToo Moment? by David Mack for Slate
- How to play Dungeons and Dragons for kids
- RuPaul Doesn’t See How That’s Any of Your Business by Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker
- Recursion – Glitch Games
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