Will Wright
Living in the mountains of, NC
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Published Content: 211
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On AC since: 12.19.06
Bio:
I'm a film industry veteran with over a hundred professional credits. Currently pursuing an MFA in screenwriting because everyone needs wall full of worthless college degrees.
I'm a film industry veteran with over a hundred professional credits. Currently pursuing an MFA in screenwriting because everyone needs wall full of worthless college degrees.
Education/Experience:
Wayward film school grad
Wayward film school grad
Interests:
comedy, classic movies, story, screenwriting, film and television history, screwball comedies, humor, satire
comedy, classic movies, story, screenwriting, film and television history, screwball comedies, humor, satire
Motto:
Every question contains a power not found in the answer.
Every question contains a power not found in the answer.
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A listing of screenwriting support groups in the state of North Carolina.
By Will Wright | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
Whether you're playing 21 questions or just want to get to know your guy better, here are 21 questions to ask a guy that won't bore him to death.
By Will Wright | Published 10/25/2008 | Read more »
Be sure to add your best random question to ask a guy to the list!
By Will Wright | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
If cheap family vacation destinations are a popular money-saver in these economic times, than these really cheap family vacation destinations are sure to be an inexpensive hit.
By Will Wright | Published 9/18/2008 | Read more »
To demonstrate the effectiveness of the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act, the United States Federal Bureau of Statistics recently released the results of the ways Americans spent their Economic Stimulus checks.
By Will Wright | Published 9/3/2008 | Read more »
In this edition of Old Movie Trailers we take a look back at some old movie trailers of classic films that have been remade.
By Will Wright | Published 8/24/2008 | Read more »
The advantage of using an online free blank resume form is that it helps take the guesswork out of formatting a resume, and, of course, it's free!
By Will Wright | Published 5/13/2008 | Read more »
There are many iron rich foods for children and toddlers. Of course if you have children you know that while many iron rich foods are available - getting your kids to eat iron rich foods is another story.
By Will Wright | Published 5/12/2008 | Read more »
Free virtual hairstyle websites that are actually free are difficult to find.
By Will Wright | Published 5/12/2008 | Read more »
Science projects don't have to be boring. With a few simple twists you can create fun science projects and experiments that are entertaining to make and fun to watch as well.
By Will Wright | Published 5/2/2008 | Read more »
The meanings of movie ratings for parents and the differences between a G rating, a PG rating, PG-13, R and NC-17 ratings have a direct impact on the movies you see.
By Will Wright | Published 4/27/2008 | Read more »
Trouble may be brewing at the nation's number one coffee chain, as Starbucks Coffee experienced yet another sharp decline in pretentiousness.
By Will Wright | Published 4/21/2008 | Read more »
Officials for the International Organization for Global Warming announced yesterday that their scheduled conference in Oslo, Norway has been cancelled due to an unexpected blizzard.
By Will Wright | Published 4/18/2008 | Read more »
Blue films are illegal in India, but that hasn't stopped the proliferation of free online blue films and blue films available for sale both on the internet and other more traditional outlets.
By Will Wright | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
If it's free and about screenwriting, I'm all over it -- especially if it's free screenwriting software.
By Will Wright | Published 4/1/2008 | Read more »
Maria Spitz, a Stockton, California McDonalds cashier, was fired last week for getting orders right and handing back correct change.
By Will Wright | Published 3/27/2008 | Read more »
Why should the Pinewood Derby car winners be limited to just the fastest and best looking and most original cars when there are a whole host of extra award categories that can be handed out come trophy time?
By Will Wright | Published 2/23/2008 | Read more »
Let's face it - hunting for good online games to play is hard work. So while you're hunting for that perfect game to play, here are some games to play on the side.
By Will Wright | Published 2/14/2008 | Read more »
The Hollywood Celebrity Home Videos series by Michael Wechsler and Terry Keefe is one of the more imaginative video series created for the web in recent years.
By Will Wright | Published 2/13/2008 | Read more »
Get ideas and add your guy's special nickname to the Cute Nicknames for My Boyfriend list!
By Will Wright | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
You've met that special guy. He's cute, nice, everything you ever wanted him to be. Now it's time to name him.
By Will Wright | Published 2/6/2008 | Read more »
If you can base a movie on a ride or a game - why not base it on a breakfast cereal?
By Will Wright | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
How old are you? You can tell from your favorite teen movies.
By Will Wright | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
When you think about the amount of time a couple spends in picking out just the right name, it's no wonder writers sometimes have a difficult time creating names for hundreds of fictional characters. Never fear. Help is here.
By Will Wright | Published 1/30/2008 | Read more »
Packed inside this fun-filled article is an awesome collection of all your favorite keywords, including soft and lovable Webkinz and Webkinz World cheats, lemon-free dieting tips, MySpace codes, online poker rooms accepting US players, Britney Spears and much, much more.
By Will Wright | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
When designing your Pinewood Derby car for maximum speed, weight placement can mean the difference between returning home with a trophy and just returning home.
By Will Wright | Published 1/27/2008 | Read more »
The world was shocked this week to learn of the tragic death of Bat Boy, the strange half-human, half-bat, whose amazing story first came to light in the now-defunct Weekly World News.
By Will Wright | Published 1/25/2008 | Read more »
Major snow flurries sweep through the state of Georgia, leaving dozens without power in this latest round of winter storms.
By Will Wright | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
In ways a forum bully is just another name for a troll, but with a major difference -- the forum bully's actions are tolerated by other members of the forum. This is what makes forum bullies particularly repugnant.
By Will Wright | Published 1/23/2008 | Read more »
This article contains links to Pinewood Derby Car pictures of Pinewood Derby car designs that are free and relatively easy to build.
By Will Wright | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
What are the top grossing anime movies of all time? Here are the top 15 highest grossing anime films ever.
By Will Wright | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
Why watch TV shows, when you can play TV shows online for free!
By Will Wright | Published 1/17/2008 | Read more »
To show sport of the 2,007-2,008 Writters Strike, some content producers hear at the Associated Content, have also gone on strike which is totally uncool.
By Will Wright | Published 1/15/2008 | Read more »
What's the difference between bad plastic surgery, awful plastic surgery and plastic surgery gone wrong? Not much if you're a celebrity in one of the photos on this list. But for a few, it's the difference between dreams and nightmares.
By Will Wright | Published 1/11/2008 | Read more »
A White Trash party can be a lot of fun for everyone when done right. When done wrong, it can be even more fun.
By Will Wright | Published 1/11/2008 | Read more »
From sleek, aerodynamic Pinewood Derby car designs to anything you and your son can imagine, the design of your Pinewood Derby car is really only limited by your imagination.
By Will Wright | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
Have you ever noticed that some things in life just don't work like they should? While I'm not much one for conspiracy theories, I can't help but think that this is by design - that certain things are designed simply not to work.
By Will Wright | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
The origins of the Christmas pickle are shrouded in mystery. Some say it originated in Germany. Some claim the Christmas pickle was a tradition born in a Civil War prison. Whatever its origins, the Christmas pickle survives on Christmas trees all across America.
By Will Wright | Published 12/18/2007 | Read more »
While the 2007 Writer's strike makes headlines, there are many more notable strikes in American labor history.
By Will Wright | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
While Star Trek is the best known famous TV show with an incredibly short run, you might be surprised by the number of shows you know that had surprisingly brief network runs.
By Will Wright | Published 12/16/2007 | Read more »
Which bosses truly are the worst TV bosses ever? Let's see a few of the top contenders and let you decide who deserves the title of Worst TV Boss in television history.
By Will Wright | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
About the only hall of fame you can't find is a hall of fame of hall of fame museums. Let's fix that right now with a quick list of some of the best hall of fame museums in America.
By Will Wright | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
Whether you are writing for pleasure, blogging as a diary, or producing content for profit, the target demographics of your audience is critical to success.
By Will Wright | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
Just Who Exactly is Clicking on Your Articles and Why?
By Will Wright | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
Target Your Audience to Increase Page Views
By Will Wright | Published 12/11/2007 | Read more »
No matter if you spell it Balloons, Balloon's World, Balloons 2, Blooms, More Blooms or by its real name - Bloons, the Bloons series of games means free, online fun.
By Will Wright | Published 12/10/2007 | Read more »
More people search for Billy Squire than the correctly spelled version of his name. Now, if you think ol' Billy Squier is alone in this regard, he isn't.
By Will Wright | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
Christmas might be the holiday season, but it's also cold and flu season. If anyone you know has this kind of attitude, maybe you should consider the following Christmas gift ideas for the hypochondriac or germaphobe in your life.
By Will Wright | Published 12/4/2007 | Read more »
The subtle and not so subtle messages sent by gift wrap and gift bags.
By Will Wright | Published 12/4/2007 | Read more »
Today IGT the largest manufacturer of slot machines and video poker machines in the United States. However, this wasn't always the case.
By Will Wright | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
What was the first movie ever made? Take your pick.
By Will Wright | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
Whether you call it a Rube Goldberg machine, a Rube Goldberg device, or a Rube Goldberg contraption the man behind the machine is just as fascinating as his most famous invention.
By Will Wright | Published 11/30/2007 | Read more »
Webkinz Christmas items are taking the 2007 holiday season by storm. Sort through the different Webkinz Christmas Items in this hyperlinked guide.
By Will Wright | Published 11/30/2007 | Read more »
Think it's safe to say Happy Holidays? Think Again.
By Will Wright | Published 11/29/2007 | Read more »
Are you misunderstood? Stuck in a dead-end job? Does the scientific community dismiss your brilliant theories as "ludicrous" or "hair-brained"? Have other scientists openly mocked your brilliance at symposiums or public lectures? You're not alone. Evil Genius 2...
By Will Wright | Published 11/28/2007 | Read more »
No matter what your personality, there's an online stereotype for you. Take a test today to find out what group you belong to.
By Will Wright | Published 11/28/2007 | Read more »
Watch how stars landed the parts that made them famous in this hyperlinked collection of celebrity audition tapes. Includes Miley Cyrus, Harrison Ford, Josh Holloway Bruce Lee, Cameron Diaz and more.
By Will Wright | Published 11/27/2007 | Read more »
Just for the record, this is not personal. I have nothing against Delaware. And Delawareans are some of the friendliest people I have ever met. But what use does the actual state of Delaware serve?
By Will Wright | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
These tunes were some of the most memorable cartoon theme songs ever recorded. Chances are, I don't need to list the lyrics because you already know the words.
By Will Wright | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
This list of famous left-handed celebrities takes a look at some of the biggest actors in Hollywood.
By Will Wright | Published 11/25/2007 | Read more »
Think the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill was the biggest oil spill in history? Think again.
By Will Wright | Published 11/25/2007 | Read more »
Celebrate some left-handed people who have become some of the biggest celebrities on the planet.
By Will Wright | Published 11/24/2007 | Read more »
Dogs in real life are funny, loveable creatures. Animated dogs in cartoons are even funnier and more loveable.
By Will Wright | Published 11/22/2007 | Read more »
Here are some of the least likely celebrity nude scenes ever captured on film and the celebrities who appeared in them
By Will Wright | Published 11/20/2007 | Read more »
This Christmas, instead of a scooter for Jimmy or a dolly for Sue, try some truly misfit gift ideas for those in your life whose tastes are a bit strange.
By Will Wright | Published 11/20/2007 | Read more »
Is emo a mass marketed personality type or simply a label without a cause?
By Will Wright | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Fluoride makes up less than one percent of toothpaste ingredients. What's the other 99% of toothpaste made up of? The answers may surprise you.
By Will Wright | Published 11/16/2007 | Read more »
Let's face it - robots are cool. Robots in movies are even cooler.
By Will Wright | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
The list of celebrities who own islands grows every year. As technology makes owning an island more practical than ever before, many celebrities have jumped on the boat and bought their own island paradises.
By Will Wright | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
Buying your own island is not just for celebrities anymore. For the ultimate in private estates, buying your own island has never been easier or more affordable, but be sure you know what you are getting into.
By Will Wright | Published 11/13/2007 | Read more »
Think your child has limited internet access at school? Think again.
By Will Wright | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
Why go to a real Putt Putt Course when it's always a sunny day on the internet?
By Will Wright | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
It's hard to put a label on Mazzy Star. Somewhere between dream pop and psychedelic, Mazzy Star emerged into the mid-'90's alternative scene as a band that was truly alternative.
By Will Wright | Published 11/1/2007 | Read more »
Inside this Celebrity House Picture Tour we visit the celebrity houses of famous TV talk show and game show hosts.
By Will Wright | Published 11/1/2007 | Read more »
Inside this Celebrity Home Picture Tour we visit the houses of famous football players.
By Will Wright | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
Why go to the casino, when you can own the casino?
By Will Wright | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
Inside this Celebrity Home Photo Tour we visit the houses of famous tennis players - from John McEnroe's beachfront home to Anna Kournikova's swank waterfront palace.
By Will Wright | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
If you are interested in applying to any of these fictional colleges just make sure you have your fake SAT scores and falsified high school transcripts standing by.
By Will Wright | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
Whoever said, "Those who can't, teach," has never met this group of celebrities.
By Will Wright | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
If your diploma comes from any of these schools - you've been watching way too many movies.
By Will Wright | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
The celebrity teachers on the top ten movie teachers list aren't necessarily the ones you wanted for homeroom - these are the teachers that really stand out.
By Will Wright | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
The best job I ever had lasted barely a month. The working conditions were terrible - the pay, a joke. But in the end, this one job would alter the course of my life.
By Will Wright | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
Inside this Celebrity House Picture Tour we visit the houses of famous baseball players - from A-Rod's waterfront mansion to Barry Bonds massive estate.
By Will Wright | Published 10/19/2007 | Read more »
From bad hair days to just simply a bad day, these are the actresses the camera really loves.
By Will Wright | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
Celebrities are used to being photographed, but usually under better circumstances.
By Will Wright | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
For better or worse, the Magic 8 Ball has made more decisions for more people than the president and congress combined. So what is the secret behind the Magic 8 Ball?
By Will Wright | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
Here they are, the ten sexiest actresses in Bollywood.
By Will Wright | Published 10/17/2007 | Read more »
The campaign to get Hillary (Rodham) Clinton back in the White House has surged ahead of Democratic hopeful, Barack Obama.
By Will Wright | Published 10/16/2007 | Read more »
Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for raising awareness on the subject of global warming.
By Will Wright | Published 10/12/2007 | Read more »
From Jack Nicklaus' golf course home to Tiger Wood's massive waterfront home, see the homes of the biggest names in golf.
By Will Wright | Published 10/12/2007 | Read more »
The nation's premiere truck driving school for the visually impaired proudly announced its first graduating class yesterday.
By Will Wright | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
In this Celebrity House Photo Tour we visit the homes of some of the biggest actors in Hollywood.
By Will Wright | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
Inside this Celebrity House Picture Tour you will find the celebrity homes of famous basketball players - from Michael Jordan's palatial home to Shaq's waterfront estate.
By Will Wright | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
Keywords are all important.
By Will Wright | Published 10/7/2007 | Read more »
In this edition, we view photos of the celebrity homes of famous directors, producers, screenwriters and film company executives.
By Will Wright | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
With over 900 million followers, the Pope's recommendations carry a bit more weight than either Ebert or Roeper.
By Will Wright | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
From mountainside mansions to beach-front bungalows, these are the houses of some of the biggest stars in the music business.
By Will Wright | Published 9/25/2007 | Read more »
While the debate rages around the Geico cavemen being turned into a TV show, it's easy to lose sight that this is not a new phenomenon.
By Will Wright | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Before he reached the pinnacle of Hollywood success, Spielberg was just a struggling filmmaker, working his way up through the system.
By Will Wright | Published 9/17/2007 | Read more »
From beach-front bungalows to hilltop estates, these are the houses of some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
By Will Wright | Published 9/17/2007 | Read more »
The bottom line for this list was that the game had to be free (I'm cheap), easy to learn (I don't have a lot of time) and fun.
By Will Wright | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
Judging from the homes of these famous comedians, laughter may not be the best medicine, but it sure covers a hefty house payment.
By Will Wright | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
Generate hundreds of generic advice articles on virtually any subject with Article Generator 3000!
By Will Wright | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
From mountainside mansions to beach-front bungalows, these are the houses of some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
By Will Wright | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
Game shows are hot. But for every one that makes it to the air, many more game shows never find an audience.
By Will Wright | Published 8/31/2007 | Read more »
Tips to successfully avoid writing, without the guilt.
By Will Wright | Published 8/30/2007 | Read more »
Try to picture the following movie roles with these stars.
By Will Wright | Published 8/27/2007 | Read more »
NFL films music transformed the game of football into operatic entertainment and contributed greatly to the success, not only of NFL Films, but to the NFL itself.
By Will Wright | Published 8/27/2007 | Read more »
It's easy to find people with famous last names, but it's tougher when looking at only first names.
By Will Wright | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
This article takes a look back at the humble origins of some of the biggest websites on the Internet. Just click on the links.
By Will Wright | Published 8/14/2007 | Read more »
The legacy of American Zoetrope does not lie in the studio's success, but rather, in its failure.
By Will Wright | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
I finally did it - 100 articles on AC. To celebrate, I decided to write an article just for me. No optimization for the web. No thoughts of how to reach the masses. Just an article about my experiences here at AC.
By Will Wright | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
While American Zoetrope nominally exists today as Coppola's personal production company, its real impact lies in its original incarnation as an actual studio.
By Will Wright | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Paris Hilton's arrest is an indictment of everything that's wrong in our justice system.
By Will Wright | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Which cartoon cat made the top spot?
By Will Wright | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
What do Americans want in a presidential candidate? A number of recent polls have indicated a decisive shift in what average citizens are looking for in a presidential candidate.
By Will Wright | Published 6/11/2007 | Read more »
What movies have you seen that were directed by knights?
By Will Wright | Published 6/11/2007 | Read more »
You'll never have to click on a top ten list again.
By Will Wright | Published 6/9/2007 | Read more »
Other forms of entertainment use a salary cap to level the playing field. Football, baseball, basketball all use salary caps to keep things competitive - why shouldn't Hollywood?
By Will Wright | Published 6/8/2007 | Read more »
See if you can guess the movies from the titles of the short stories.
By Will Wright | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Most people think of Shemp as the anemic replacement for Curly, but he was much more than that.
By Will Wright | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
As theme parks move to cash in on turning rides into movies, the future of cinema has never shined brighter.
By Will Wright | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
For a fee you can have a celebrity call you or any person you choose.
By Will Wright | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
I miss watching movies. It's too bad, they don't miss me.
By Will Wright | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
With a large debt to Jeff Foxworthy, here are some ways to tell if you are a true AC Content Producer.
By Will Wright | Published 5/21/2007 | Read more »
While most sequels are merely a blatant attempt to cash in on the success of the original, here are ten movie sequels that exceeded the movies that spawned them.
By Will Wright | Published 5/17/2007 | Read more »
It was the first mansion in Beverly Hills, transforming this sleepy, little suburb of Los Angeles into the playground of the stars and the glamour capital of the world.
By Will Wright | Published 5/16/2007 | Read more »
The Speed Racer movie has been a long time coming, and the development of the Speed Racer movie may turn out to be more interesting than the movie itself.
By Will Wright | Published 5/16/2007 | Read more »
American's have always had a love affair with cars, so it was only a matter of time before someone joined together this passion for automobiles with one of America's favorite past times - the movies.
By Will Wright | Published 5/14/2007 | Read more »
To call them celebrities would be a misnomer; these are the ones who are famous for being famous. But then , how do you get famous if you're not a celebrity?
By Will Wright | Published 5/14/2007 | Read more »
A great logline may be the difference between your script getting sold or your script getting tossed.
By Will Wright | Published 5/11/2007 | Read more »
There are certain combinations that seem to be made for each other - peanut butter and jelly, politics and corruption, french fries and ketchup, and of course, popcorn and movies.
By Will Wright | Published 5/11/2007 | Read more »
I certainly don't have any beefs against everyday low prices. I'm just sick and tired of Wal-Mart.
By Will Wright | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
With gentle handling, hermit crabs make a fun, inexpensive, allergy-free pet that can offer years of companionship.
By Will Wright | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
Professional movie and television writers were asked to pick their top ten screenplays from any era of filmmaking. Here are the top ten.
By Will Wright | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Screenwriting contests are a great way for screenwriters to break into the business. However, before you enter any contest, be sure to follow a few simple guidelines.
By Will Wright | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Using archetypes can help you tap into the collective unconscious to create stories that resonate with audiences as well as raise your writing to mythic proportions.
By Will Wright | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Buckle up and watch the top-rated car chases in movie history in this informative article.
By Will Wright | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Here are a few unusual words that will enable you to turn that Q into victory.
By Will Wright | Published 5/8/2007 | Read more »
For some, the road to success begins with failure. While I don't advocate dropping out of school, for many individuals, completion of a formal education did not hinder success - it provided the impetus to succeed.
By Will Wright | Published 5/8/2007 | Read more »
Watch the early movies of famous filmmakers in this series of informative articles.
By Will Wright | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.
By Will Wright | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.
By Will Wright | Published 4/7/2007 | Read more »
Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.
By Will Wright | Published 4/6/2007 | Read more »
With DownRaterPlus! you too can become a top downrater!
By Will Wright | Published 3/30/2007 | Read more »
Watch the early movies of famous filmmakers in this series of informative articles.
By Will Wright | Published 3/28/2007 | Read more »
Watch the early movies of famous filmmakers in this series of informative articles.
By Will Wright | Published 3/27/2007 | Read more »
Watch the first films of famous directors in this series of informative articles.
By Will Wright | Published 3/27/2007 | Read more »
Watch the early movies of famous filmmakers in this series of informative articles.
By Will Wright | Published 3/26/2007 | Read more »
Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.
By Will Wright | Published 3/26/2007 | Read more »
Who really benefits from playing the lottery.
By Will Wright | Published 3/23/2007 | Read more »
To sell a screenplay you have to avoid these common mistakes.
By Will Wright | Published 3/23/2007 | Read more »
The first thing to hit you was the smell. It didn't smell bad. It didn't smell good. It just smelled.
By Will Wright | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
The number of topics on the internet is almost limitless, but one thing always seems to stay the same -- the users.
By Will Wright | Published 3/19/2007 | Read more »
What are a billion internet users up to right this very instant?
By Will Wright | Published 3/18/2007 | Read more »
Love him or hate him, Steven Spielberg is the most commercially successful director in the history of movies. So what's the method behind the magic?
By Will Wright | Published 3/17/2007 | Read more »
The Horror genre, with its absolutes and extremes can be an extremely powerful genre in the right hands. In the wrong hands, it can sometimes be even better.
By Will Wright | Published 3/11/2007 | Read more »
How to create unlikable characters without creating an unlikable story.
By Will Wright | Published 3/9/2007 | Read more »
I had been married for a while and coping with my loss of manhood pretty well -- until this...
By Will Wright | Published 3/6/2007 | Read more »
Top ten lists are everywhere! So I figured why not make another one. But then I thought about it. The real question wasn't why not make another one, but why?
By Will Wright | Published 3/6/2007 | Read more »
Little did I know that my wedding day would be my last day as a man...
By Will Wright | Published 3/3/2007 | Read more »
What are the coolest movie weapons to ever grace the silver screen? Find out here.
By Will Wright | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
Most fads die a quick, merciful death, but here are a few that I think would be fun to resurrect.
By Will Wright | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
With all due respect to Santa, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, this is not about you...
By Will Wright | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
It doesn't take a psychology degree to figure out a few things about Star Wars creator, George Lucas. All it takes is a DVD player and the six Star Wars movies.
By Will Wright | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
Whether you are writing novels or screenplays, tension and suspense drive your narrative forward and keep your readers turning pages.
By Will Wright | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
When it comes time to shoot your movie one of the first items on your agenda will be to do a script breakdown.
By Will Wright | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
By doing just a few simple things, a home video can be a joy to watch, not an obligation.
By Will Wright | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
If the gangster genre represents the underside of the American dream, film noir represents its nightmares.
By Will Wright | Published 2/23/2007 | Read more »
The American Film Institute's top 25 movie scores. Did your favorite soundtrack make the list?
By Will Wright | Published 2/23/2007 | Read more »
Which of the following celebrities do NOT have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame -- Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Jane Fonda or Robert Redford? Find the answer inside!
By Will Wright | Published 2/23/2007 | Read more »
Although imaginary companions may be disconcerting for parents the truth is much more positive -- and intriguing.
By Will Wright | Published 2/21/2007 | Read more »
The truly astonishing lengths corporations go through to protect their secret recipes.
By Will Wright | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
The Hollywood sign has been a glittering symbol of the magical world of movies for 85 years. It is perhaps the most famous sign on Earth. And yet the fate of the original sign is a story that could only be told in America.
By Will Wright | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Chances are you've never heard of her or seen any of her movies, but for a brief time Lois Weber was the highest paid director in Hollywood.
By Will Wright | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Like Icarus reaching for the sun, the gangster must pay the price for wanting everything.
By Will Wright | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Many consider genre a limitation, but it's not - it's a liberation.
By Will Wright | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
My wife was very supportive of my decision to stay at home with the kids while she went off and worked. I now know why.
By Will Wright | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
Let's face it. Most writers want feedback. So you get your family and friends, people you trust, to read your stuff. Then you wait with bated breath to hear them say...
By Will Wright | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
When you spend seven bucks on a movie ticket, who gets what, and where does the money go?
By Will Wright | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
With the March release of 300, Hollywood has continued the recent trend of turning comic books into mega-budget films. The question is, why?
By Will Wright | Published 2/13/2007 | Read more »
How hard can it be to make a movie out of a good novel? The answer is... very.
By Will Wright | Published 2/10/2007 | Read more »
I used to have a general rule about movies - if a critic liked it, I avoided it like the plague.
By Will Wright | Published 2/8/2007 | Read more »
The one thing that will make your movie stand out from all the others is the one thing that is unique to your film - you.
By Will Wright | Published 2/8/2007 | Read more »
How to avoid disaster when making your feature film.
By Will Wright | Published 2/6/2007 | Read more »
Market your independent film with these helpful tips and tricks.
By Will Wright | Published 2/6/2007 | Read more »
You never quite know when a movie made on a credit card budget will become phenomenally successful. Here are ten films that did just that.
By Will Wright | Published 2/6/2007 | Read more »
Whether you are a writer-director or a director in search of a script, choosing the right screenplay is your first step toward making a successful film.
By Will Wright | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
The one thing that will set you apart from the many people, who have gotten their foot in the door and then blown it, is being a professional on the set.
By Will Wright | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
Of all the tricks in a cinematographer's toolkit, camera filters are probably one of the most commonly used.
By Will Wright | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
If you're on the set and someone wants a baby, what are you going to do? Give your sister-in-law a call and tell her to bring her newborn? Well, before you make that call, you may want to read on.
By Will Wright | Published 2/4/2007 | Read more »
Every word tells a story, and these words commonly associated with writing are no exception.
By Will Wright | Published 2/3/2007 | Read more »
The measure of any screenwriter is how he or she handles exposition. Many writers can craft interesting scenes with quick, witty dialogue. But what sets apart the professional from the amateur is how each approaches exposition.
By Will Wright | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
Every year a car show of a different sort takes place in Cub Scout packs all across the nation. The Pinewood Derby offers scouts and parents alike the opportunity to work together and build not only a car, but a lasting memory.
By Will Wright | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
Tips and tricks to make an inexpensive movie look expensive.
By Will Wright | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
Every state tells a story with its name. From French to Spanish to Native American -- the vast brocade of cultures that makes up the United States is reflected in the names of the 50 states.
By Will Wright | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
Your style, more than any other factor, connects you to your readers in a way that will keep them coming back for more.
By Will Wright | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
The conservative mentality that governs both spin-offs and sitcoms is simple: provide consistently familiar variations that are just different enough so as to be considered new.
By Will Wright | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
While all the focus is on the awards ceremony, the real story lies behind the scenes. The process of choosing the Academy Awards is steeped in tradition and determines who walks up on stage, and who just walks.
By Will Wright | Published 1/27/2007 | Read more »
No evening staring at the tube would be complete without knowing the origins of these terms essential to the couch potato's vocabulary. And just for the record, the term couch potato first appeared in the late 1970's.
By Will Wright | Published 1/26/2007 | Read more »
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