Insider News: Spectacle of Jordan Peele & Lee Jessup Discusses YOUR Story as a Writer

International Screenwriters' Association 2 years ago

Max & Shayna discuss the marketability of horror comedies and the deeper meanings of Jordan Peele films. Lee Jessup reminds writers that their personal stories are important - be prepared to tell your story too!

0:00 - Summer Camp & Hot Weather
3:02 - Top Story: Jordan Peele's Nope & spectacle
8:18 - Finn Wolfhard directing a horror-comedy
10:20 - Insider News: Lee Jessup - Understand your personal narrative
14:40 - What We're Watching: Minions: Rise of Gru
15:40 - What We're Watching: House of Gucci
16:28 - What We're Watching: Old Man, Only Murders in the Building & finishing Friends
18:12 - Twitter Question: What 'flaw' do you have that's actually a positive?
23:40 -Event: 9 Things Every Writer Needs
24:34 - Good News: Lost Pup at the Dog Show Links: Jordan Peele, ‘Nope’ Stars on

Links:
Exploring “How People Consume Spectacle” and Taking Inspiration From Unlikely Sources - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jordan-peele-nope-movie-keke-palmer-premiere-1235182736/
Finn Wolfhard Writing and Directing Horror-Comedy Slasher Movie ‘Hell of a Summer’ - https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3722938/finn-wolfhard-writing-and-directing-horror-comedy-slasher-movie-hell-of-a-summer/
Twitter Question: https://twitter.com/shaynaweber/status/1549178053175099393
9 Things Every Writer Needs - https://www.networkisa.org/events/individual/view/classwithmax
Lost pup ends up competing in dog show — and wins 3rd place - https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1015119/the-weeks-good-news-july-14-2022

Topic(s):

Audience Response, Career Advice (or Career Path), Current Trends, Development Notes, Filmmaking/Directing

Genre(s):

Adventure, Rom-Com, Young Adult, Western, Thriller, Sports, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery/Suspense, Horror, Fantasy, Action, Animation, Biography, Children, Crime, Historical, Family, Comedy, Drama