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I S A Reviews L.A. Confidential, 20th Anniversary
20th anniversary of “L.A. Confidential” proves the neo-noir stands with the best.“L.A. Confidential” garnered great reviews when it opened in 1997 and 20 years later, its place among the top tier of film noir is unquestioned. Filmmaker Curtis Hanson and Brian Helgeland adapted James Ellroy’s sprawling 496 pages and tur....
I S A Reviews The Glass Castle, with Gary Goldstein
Something clearly was lost in translation adapting “The Glass Castle” Sometimes sprawling novels covering decades of time are too gargantuan to be contained in a two-hour film. Such is the case with “The Glass Castle.” While the film adaptation of Jeanette Walls’ 2005 memoir about her tempestuous childhood means well, ....
I S A Reviews The Hit Summer Action Movie, Baby Driver
“Baby Driver” is quintessential escapist entertainment for the summer.
Writer/director Edgar Wright is expert at comedy, but who knew that he could ace action/adventure so triumphantly? His new film “Baby Driver” is very likely the summer’s quintessential escapist entertainment. Wright’s screenplay concerns a ge....
I S A Reviews: 70's B-Movies and the Book, "Opening Wednesday..."
"Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You” is a must-read for movie fansCharles Taylor is an author and film critic who loves B movies and his new book showcases some of the greatest unsung gems from the 1970’s. “Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You” does an expert job of examining the shadow cinema....
I S A Reviews: Blade Runner 2049
“Blade Runner 2049” is a fitting sequel to the cult classic from 1982.Making a sequel to a classic film is an intimidating task, especially when your follow-up is 35 years after the original. Thus, “Blade Runner 2049” had its work cut out for it. Thankfully, this movie is smart, moody, and a visu....
I S A Reviews: Christopher Nolan's, Dunkirk
Narrative tricks work against the natural drama inherent in “Dunkirk”.Filmmaker Christopher Nolan wrote wonderful plot twists into his time-bending scripts for “Memento”, “The Prestige”, and “Inception.” But with so much inherent drama in the WWII rescue saga of “Dunkirk”, why did Nolan fe....
I S A Reviews: Girls Trip
The raucous and raunchy “Girls Trip” shows surprising heart and depth.R-rated films like “The Hangover” and “Bridesmaids” set the standard for modern comedy raunch, and “Girls Trip” proudly displays its outrageous comic ribaldry. What’s surprising is how much heart this film has as well. The scr....
I S A Reviews: James Fanco's, The Disaster Artist
“The Disaster Artist” delivers laughs without digging deep.James Franco does a superb imitation of Tommy Wiseau in “The Disaster Artist”, but the movie doesn’t dig deep enough into who the failed filmmaker was and why his 2003 dud “The Room” was such a debacle. Sure, it mines lots of laughs....
I S A Reviews: Justice League
Hello everyone, and welcome to PAGE 2 SCREEN. This is the weekly podcast presented by the International Screenwriters Association where two writers examine a movie or a TV show and its journey from page to screen. I’m Jeff York, your host, and today we have another superhero movie to discuss. It’s the JUSTICE LEAGUE movie from Warner Br....
I S A Reviews: One of 2017's Best Films, Mudbound
“Mudbound” adapts the symbol-heavy bestseller with finesse.Adapting a book is never easy, particularly one such as Hillary Jordan’s Mudbound. The narrative is told first-person by multiple characters, and that contradicts the first rule of screenwriting – show, don’t tell. Yet in their “Mudbo....
I S A Reviews: Showtime's, Episodes
“Episodes” is premium cable comedy that bites the Hollywood hand that feeds it.Hollywood is all too easy to satirize with its egos, greed, and test audience malarkey, but the sitcom “Episodes” turns it into an art form. Creators David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik know the crazy world of show biz all too well and never miss ....
I S A Reviews: The Hit Summer Favorite, Wonder Woman
DC Comics’ “Wonder Woman” adaptation is one of the best comic book movies ever.After the last few dour big screen efforts coming from the DC universe, “Wonder Woman” breaks the cycle with its upbeat origins story. Director Patty Jenkins, screenwriter Allan Heinberg, and star Gal Gadot have delivered an instant classic.....
I S A Reviews: the Jennifer Lawrence Starrer, Mother!
“Mother!” is too much allegory and not enough story.Director Darren Aronofsky has a great track record making dark character studies (“The Wrestler”, “Black Swan”), but the characters populating his latest film are more symbolic than human. His script for “Mother!” may seem to be telling a story about....
I S A Reviews: The Sexy Indie and VOD Gem, Newness
“Newness” examines sex and intimacy in new ways as well as old.Debuting on VOD is the movie “Newness”, a drama about the Millennial generation and their search for love and intimacy against the backdrop of Snapchat and modern Los Angeles. Swiping left and right, trying to find a perfect match, are Martin and Gabi (Nicholas Hault and Laia Co....
I S A Reviews: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” challenges narrative norms.Martin McDonagh may be a filmmaker from England, but he certainly understands America. His take on small town life in the USA is insightful and uncanny. In “Three Billboards Outside E....
I S A Reviews: War For The Planet Of The Apes
“War for the Planet of the Apes” is a superb finish to the trilogy.Rarely is the third movie in a trilogy the best one, but “War for the Planet of the Apes” is just that. Concluding the sci-fi tale of evolved apes battling what’s left of mankind, this summer movie raises the bar for tent-pole entertainment. Nuanced act....
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I.S.O.
Abbreviation for "International Standards Organization." It is the same thing as I.E. or A.S.A., though used less. ....
I/E (INT./EXT.)
Refers to shots taken in both an interior and an exterior location. For example, a police chase where we start inside a car and the camera moves outside the window when the character leans out to shoot a gun....
I/E. (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR)
Beginning the slug line, the abbreviation I/E. indicates that the scene will take place both inside and outside. I/E. scenes often take place inside and outside of moving automobiles. Clearly the car itself is outside as it moves through a particular environment, but the characters are inside the vehicle.....
