Ok. Here's an example of an EXCELLENT natural intuitive writer, who has obviously become a GREAT whole writer. For me, a natural Conceptual, this is TRIPLE PLATINUM!!! He's letting us into his mind and taking us for a ride with such warmth of heart. Beautiful interview. Thanks Film Courage! Thanks Mr. Larry Wilson and thanks Corey Mandell for teaching me the concepts cited above!
This is one I've definitely been waiting for! There's so much to digest here. I noticed something with what Larry says about 'writing what you know vs what you feel'. He pinpoints that there's a theme which emerges from his writing, which is 'broken families that are joined together' --- Larry mentions that this is actually something that he 'knows' from his own life. So you could say the creative impetus of a story is "what you feel and what excites you", but "what you know" often comes through as a thematic link/connective tissue in one's work --- either subconsciously or consciously. I think this is because no matter what crazy outlandish content the story holds, we ultimately have to draw from our own lives, worldviews, and perspectives to give a story it's heart and emotional core. The themes that emerge, come from what emotionally compels us; and what emotionally compels us usually comes from what our hearts have learned or dealt with in our life experiences...i.e. things we 'know' (on a deeper level). That's my spiel on it, anyway. I also have to say thank you for this high quality content. This channel is a true gem; having such lengthy, in-depth interviews is such an incredible resource. I honestly have to keep reminding myself that it's all free.
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Ok. Here's an example of an EXCELLENT natural intuitive writer, who has obviously become a GREAT whole writer. For me, a natural Conceptual, this is TRIPLE PLATINUM!!! He's letting us into his mind and taking us for a ride with such warmth of heart. Beautiful interview. Thanks Film Courage! Thanks Mr. Larry Wilson and thanks Corey Mandell for teaching me the concepts cited above!
It's so fascinating to hear stories about the industry. I love this channel, the interviewer just asks the best questions & the guests are so diverse that you get a vivid picture of the film industry
His thoughts on structure make me so happy! It's easy enough to draw up an analysis and say "All stories can be categorized as 'hero' 'alien' 'family' or 'love'" and - with a little legwork - you can make it seem true, and it will even be a useful tool for somebody. But it doesn't teach the real necessities of writing: Work hard, write often, re-write everything, and have good luck. Wonderful interview - back to front, top to bottom!
I've read or tried to read so many books on screenwriting, and I keep many lessons somewhere in the back of my mind, but I really don't get too absorbed by that when I write. I don't want to merely tell a good story, I want to do something experimental. And I know that sounds pretentious but I figure what's the point unless you give them something they have never seen before? I want to deconstruct a movie, and if possible find a new language. It starts with simple things, maybe most books will tell you how to transition from one scene to the next, but instead of jumping or cutting to another scene, maybe I'll create a new language where scenes "melt" into another. Perhaps even sounds will melt. The sound of a car's horn in one scene might transform into a trumpet in an orchestra in another scene. I'll still keep conventions like slug lines in but maybe instead of cutting to a new scene with or without the previous character, maybe I'll keep the focus on the character and have various scenes transform around her. With the current character I'm developing she might be a narcissist anyway. One of her lines is something like, "No I don't think I'm God's gift. I'm just saying I have this effect on people where they tend to get all obsessed with me. What? I'm supposed to not notice I have this effect on people?" What better way to express her perspective than to literally have the whole world revolve around her? We keep her in focus and everything around her in constant flux, as if the rest of the world doesn't really exist. In this way it might be more than just a gadget or conceit, but can enhance the story. I remember when the "Birdman" movie came out it was kind of radical because one tracking shot extended seamlessly through the entire movie, or almost the entire movie. This would be something like that but different. Like maybe the character will be sitting on a bench in a park reading a book with her legs crossed. With a snap the scene changes around her where she is still sitting exactly the same way but instantly she is in a office setting, or maybe on a sofa somewhere. I want this to say something about the character. Where other characters in other movies have to extend the effort to walk into a room, that kind of effort is actually beneath her. She doesn't walk into a room, instead the room literally comes to her. The only time she extends the effort to move her body is because it looks good to do so. Why do the models in those Burberry commercials run towards the camera in slow motion? They are not late, they are not trying to catch a bus or something. They run towards the camera in slow motion in their fancy trench coats because it looks good. It's hypnotic, right? I want that same effect with her when she does things. If we can do that with narcissism then maybe we can do something with narcolepsy. I think narcolepsy has great potential for experimental film making. Its a serious condition so there is potential for drama. It can be a dream role for an actor. You wake up, you say a few lines, yawn and go back to sleep. We can have them doing that through the entire movie without it getting boring because they wake up in different circumstances and they have to quickly figure out where they are, what they were doing, or were in the middle of doing. If its a horror story we can have them wake up in increasingly dire circumstances and part of the growing tension would be can they figure out what's going on before they blank out again. Can they stay awake long enough to save themselves? And then you got the potential to explore their dreams when they nod off. I'm just thinking about that now so maybe it's already been done. I'll have to look into that. Maybe the "mental" series where each screenplay tackles a different mental or psychological problem will come from my thoughts here? At any rate, sorry for going on so long. This is helping me to work out some of my thoughts. Thanks.
@@filmcourage It's 2020 and I am getting the best of all the full interviews you have posted. Please keep them coming. I love them. They are so helpful.
So good to hear about the magical process of writing. This is often missing in writers workshops and even interviews on ‘how to write’ and is something I am desperate to hear about because this is what I have always felt deep down. Thank you to the interviewer and Larry for this fantastically honest interview, so helpful.
We absolutely love Beetlejuice, which we regard as one of the best, most entertaining films of all time. At the time it was released my husband and I were in our late forties, and working in mature, strait-laced jobs as a Software Developer and Electrical Engineer. This film is brilliant and can be appreciated by a wide swath of the public. Bravo! It inspires me to pick up my pen/laptop and start writing again, now that I am semi-retired and have the time.
Yeah, I much prefer these interviews with people who actually make a living from the industry and have done so for many years. Some of the new guys sound a bit like me. They are just trying out stuff and don't really know how the industry works. Basically, I could tell you everything about stories, plot, structure. But I know absolutely nothing about the industry itself.
One thing I don't get is that there seem to be very specific type of filmmakers interviewed here and on other channels. Some have written a few movies some years ago, all bad movies, and they now just mostly teach screenwriting even though they clearly don't know how to write anything even okay. Some made a hit years ago, but have since then done nothing in the industry. And some are making small movies and short films from time to time, but nothing that would make them any profit. It's weird to see people who actually had enormous success, basically a dream production from start to finish, but then after that they never even make a small movie. This really looks like there is a ton of luck involved in this industry. Your talent will at some point be revealed even if you make it to the top, but you may just make a Star Wars movie before anyone finds out that you are a terrible writer. I have seen great writers who can't even sell a single script. So I guess there is a lot of "who you know" going on too. Otherwise all good scripts would be made and no bad scripts would be made.
Beetlejuice seems like an amazing idea, but I don't think it's completely original. It's basically, once you break it down, a story about some cute ghosts instead of the big, bad super scary ones ... I know I've seen that picture somewhere around 84 ... But from where?
That’s reflective of you and your education to try to bust something so you will be superior. How much did you pay for college to train you to be that way?
I am so happy with the critic of the 📽️🎥 maker So every aspect of me and my film 🙂🎥🗣️💟❤️ had been criticised from them in a great pleasure 🤠😘🗣️💟❤️ and a manner which can be inspired any new writer even who had never written a single word then can be make themselves to see my example because of most of the people they have lots of creativity insider them but they never tried it The other thing is that for a long time 🤠😊🗣️💟❤️ ago I had been writing the screen play ⏯️▶️ which is in my mind and following myself because of I am the passionate of the movie 🍿🎥 and practicing writing but not for move at the same time but after getting that writing experience I have little bit confidence and tried it myself little bit guidence from the friends and expert from this field and they are interested to see hoe a screen Writer make himself the whole procedures which is totally unknown by me but will wil find a way on that simple rules I like to make it pleasurable for everyone after all it is for fun getting together with drinks and people who really enjoying with me everyday So I am very glad with this discussion about my 📽️ film So thanks again for their co-operation for me#Screen writing skills
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I just love his authenticity, his Honesty.
Ok. Here's an example of an EXCELLENT natural intuitive writer, who has obviously become a GREAT whole writer. For me, a natural Conceptual, this is TRIPLE PLATINUM!!! He's letting us into his mind and taking us for a ride with such warmth of heart. Beautiful interview. Thanks Film Courage! Thanks Mr. Larry Wilson and thanks Corey Mandell for teaching me the concepts cited above!
This is the most valuable UA-cam channel I've ever seen
This is one I've definitely been waiting for! There's so much to digest here. I noticed something with what Larry says about 'writing what you know vs what you feel'. He pinpoints that there's a theme which emerges from his writing, which is 'broken families that are joined together' --- Larry mentions that this is actually something that he 'knows' from his own life. So you could say the creative impetus of a story is "what you feel and what excites you", but "what you know" often comes through as a thematic link/connective tissue in one's work --- either subconsciously or consciously. I think this is because no matter what crazy outlandish content the story holds, we ultimately have to draw from our own lives, worldviews, and perspectives to give a story it's heart and emotional core. The themes that emerge, come from what emotionally compels us; and what emotionally compels us usually comes from what our hearts have learned or dealt with in our life experiences...i.e. things we 'know' (on a deeper level). That's my spiel on it, anyway.
I also have to say thank you for this high quality content. This channel is a true gem; having such lengthy, in-depth interviews is such an incredible resource. I honestly have to keep reminding myself that it's all free.
Beautiful commentary. We love to see people adding their viewpoints and insights. Glad that we were able to deliver this one to you. Thank you for your support.
Ok. Here's an example of an EXCELLENT natural intuitive writer, who has obviously become a GREAT whole writer. For me, a natural Conceptual, this is TRIPLE PLATINUM!!! He's letting us into his mind and taking us for a ride with such warmth of heart. Beautiful interview. Thanks Film Courage! Thanks Mr. Larry Wilson and thanks Corey Mandell for teaching me the concepts cited above!
It's so fascinating to hear stories about the industry. I love this channel, the interviewer just asks the best questions & the guests are so diverse that you get a vivid picture of the film industry
His thoughts on structure make me so happy! It's easy enough to draw up an analysis and say "All stories can be categorized as 'hero' 'alien' 'family' or 'love'" and - with a little legwork - you can make it seem true, and it will even be a useful tool for somebody. But it doesn't teach the real necessities of writing: Work hard, write often, re-write everything, and have good luck.
Wonderful interview - back to front, top to bottom!
I've read or tried to read so many books on screenwriting, and I keep many lessons somewhere in the back of my mind, but I really don't get too absorbed by that when I write. I don't want to merely tell a good story, I want to do something experimental. And I know that sounds pretentious but I figure what's the point unless you give them something they have never seen before? I want to deconstruct a movie, and if possible find a new language. It starts with simple things, maybe most books will tell you how to transition from one scene to the next, but instead of jumping or cutting to another scene, maybe I'll create a new language where scenes "melt" into another. Perhaps even sounds will melt. The sound of a car's horn in one scene might transform into a trumpet in an orchestra in another scene. I'll still keep conventions like slug lines in but maybe instead of cutting to a new scene with or without the previous character, maybe I'll keep the focus on the character and have various scenes transform around her.
With the current character I'm developing she might be a narcissist anyway. One of her lines is something like, "No I don't think I'm God's gift. I'm just saying I have this effect on people where they tend to get all obsessed with me. What? I'm supposed to not notice I have this effect on people?" What better way to express her perspective than to literally have the whole world revolve around her? We keep her in focus and everything around her in constant flux, as if the rest of the world doesn't really exist. In this way it might be more than just a gadget or conceit, but can enhance the story.
I remember when the "Birdman" movie came out it was kind of radical because one tracking shot extended seamlessly through the entire movie, or almost the entire movie. This would be something like that but different. Like maybe the character will be sitting on a bench in a park reading a book with her legs crossed. With a snap the scene changes around her where she is still sitting exactly the same way but instantly she is in a office setting, or maybe on a sofa somewhere. I want this to say something about the character. Where other characters in other movies have to extend the effort to walk into a room, that kind of effort is actually beneath her. She doesn't walk into a room, instead the room literally comes to her. The only time she extends the effort to move her body is because it looks good to do so. Why do the models in those Burberry commercials run towards the camera in slow motion? They are not late, they are not trying to catch a bus or something. They run towards the camera in slow motion in their fancy trench coats because it looks good. It's hypnotic, right? I want that same effect with her when she does things.
If we can do that with narcissism then maybe we can do something with narcolepsy. I think narcolepsy has great potential for experimental film making. Its a serious condition so there is potential for drama. It can be a dream role for an actor. You wake up, you say a few lines, yawn and go back to sleep. We can have them doing that through the entire movie without it getting boring because they wake up in different circumstances and they have to quickly figure out where they are, what they were doing, or were in the middle of doing. If its a horror story we can have them wake up in increasingly dire circumstances and part of the growing tension would be can they figure out what's going on before they blank out again. Can they stay awake long enough to save themselves? And then you got the potential to explore their dreams when they nod off. I'm just thinking about that now so maybe it's already been done. I'll have to look into that.
Maybe the "mental" series where each screenplay tackles a different mental or psychological problem will come from my thoughts here?
At any rate, sorry for going on so long. This is helping me to work out some of my thoughts. Thanks.
YES! I love this guy, thank you film courage for putting these together, helping out those hidden gems everywhere.
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@@filmcourage It's 2020 and I am getting the best of all the full interviews you have posted. Please keep them coming. I love them. They are so helpful.
@@lonervr5932 Thanks, we've posted 3 new ones this year, one coming this Sunday and will probably have another up this week.
@@filmcourage Great! Love these. They are so helpful.
So good to hear about the magical process of writing. This is often missing in writers workshops and even interviews on ‘how to write’ and is something I am desperate to hear about because this is what I have always felt deep down. Thank you to the interviewer and Larry for this fantastically honest interview, so helpful.
We absolutely love Beetlejuice, which we regard as one of the best, most entertaining films of all time. At the time it was released my husband and I were in our late forties, and working in mature, strait-laced jobs as a Software Developer and Electrical Engineer. This film is brilliant and can be appreciated by a wide swath of the public. Bravo! It inspires me to pick up my pen/laptop and start writing again, now that I am semi-retired and have the time.
This is an invaluable interview, so refreshing. Thank you for posting.
Best interview. Finally, someone speaks the truth. Don´t trust the "Structure- bullshit. A great story is a great story. Period.
Amazing!! Thanks so much for these interviews!!!
This channel has changed my creative life.
Hopefully in a good way : )
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Yeah, I much prefer these interviews with people who actually make a living from the industry and have done so for many years. Some of the new guys sound a bit like me. They are just trying out stuff and don't really know how the industry works. Basically, I could tell you everything about stories, plot, structure. But I know absolutely nothing about the industry itself.
One thing I don't get is that there seem to be very specific type of filmmakers interviewed here and on other channels. Some have written a few movies some years ago, all bad movies, and they now just mostly teach screenwriting even though they clearly don't know how to write anything even okay. Some made a hit years ago, but have since then done nothing in the industry. And some are making small movies and short films from time to time, but nothing that would make them any profit. It's weird to see people who actually had enormous success, basically a dream production from start to finish, but then after that they never even make a small movie. This really looks like there is a ton of luck involved in this industry. Your talent will at some point be revealed even if you make it to the top, but you may just make a Star Wars movie before anyone finds out that you are a terrible writer. I have seen great writers who can't even sell a single script. So I guess there is a lot of "who you know" going on too. Otherwise all good scripts would be made and no bad scripts would be made.
VIOLA!!!!! That’s it! I’m trying to be too perfect in my writing. He Freaking Nailed it!!! OMG! 😆😆😆😆😆😁😅😄😎
Love this guy and I love teachers
This interview is criminally under viewed
Thanks for getting another view on the board!
This man is a legend!
Thank you, this helped.
Make your own films. Start your own movie theaters to show your own films.
I wrote my first comment at minute 31. Then Larry made me 😢 at min 32. ❤️
Great stories Thank you
I really hope Larry comes back.
Not a new interview, but we are posting Larry's Top 15 Screenwriting Lessons this upcoming Tuesday.
Fantastic! Thank you!
Beetlejuice seems like an amazing idea, but I don't think it's completely original. It's basically, once you break it down, a story about some cute ghosts instead of the big, bad super scary ones ... I know I've seen that picture somewhere around 84 ... But from where?
That’s reflective of you and your education to try to bust something so you will be superior. How much did you pay for college to train you to be that way?
Wow 98% will not finish? Whew!
Harvey Weinstein?
I am so happy with the critic of the 📽️🎥 maker
So every aspect of me and my film 🙂🎥🗣️💟❤️ had been criticised from them in a great pleasure 🤠😘🗣️💟❤️ and a manner which can be inspired any new writer even who had never written a single word then can be make themselves to see my example because of most of the people they have lots of creativity insider them but they never tried it
The other thing is that for a long time 🤠😊🗣️💟❤️ ago I had been writing the screen play ⏯️▶️ which is in my mind and following myself because of I am the passionate of the movie 🍿🎥 and practicing writing but not for move at the same time but after getting that writing experience I have little bit confidence and tried it myself little bit guidence from the friends and expert from this field and they are interested to see hoe a screen Writer make himself the whole procedures which is totally unknown by me but will wil find a way on that simple rules I like to make it pleasurable for everyone after all it is for fun getting together with drinks and people who really enjoying with me everyday So I am very glad with this discussion about my 📽️ film So thanks again for their co-operation for me#Screen writing skills