Itzy Schmidt

At least I'm warned! /tissues, smelling salts...

Where's the script?

Time for a read then! Just don't make me cry... I don't like crying at movies or scripts. I'm such an emotional light-weight.

A bigger set piece! That's exactly it. Like my "Psychologist" in the first scene who is now Mike Thompson, currently ticked off on page 32. I dragged him further into the story, which saved me inventing a new character and his being in the first scene is going to make so much more sense!

I really like this as those characters, as someone else said, often elevate the story as they have a transformative arc to live.

And now I need to know the line! What does she say?

1 (thanks to @leahfromsd.bsky.social )

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Absurd premise…

No surprise to me!

I just listened to them discussing your script and the excellent feedback on both scripts in that round, I still have to say that yours has always been a favourite since you posted it and makes me chuckle every time I get to read it, well deserved!

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Have your characters ever asked for more page time? Mine have. Reading through a draft or writing a scene, a character will literally ask, "What about me?"

Or have you ever late named a character because all of a sudden it dawned on you that they actually could solve a story problem?
#Scriptsky

The Danish Woman, TV miniseries cover image. Woman wearing a red helmet and bike goggles. Solving her neighbours' problems her way.

"The Danish Woman", TV Miniseries, a great European effort and very watchable.

"Ex-Danish spy Ditte retires to Iceland for a quiet life but can't ignore her warrior instincts, helping neighbours solve problems her way-whether they like it or not."

#TVSKY #TVMINISERIES #THEDANISHWOMAN.

Outlining has it's place. I'd rather ask questions to solve the problems in the story and hopefully come up with something good and even unique or exploit a cliché.

By the time "we", my characters and I have solved all the story problems, we're like this 🤞

a cartoon mouse is jumping out of a bed with the words `` good night '' below it . ALT: a cartoon mouse is jumping out of a bed with the words `` good night '' below it .

Night, night. From down under 🥱

Can’t wait!

Good question! So many to pick from! How about one night, from dusk to dawn in Prague, where in the magical underbelly of a city with a rich history of absurdity, two lovers struggle not to fall in love with each other. A Milan Kundera’esque vibe with garden gnomes and a large artwork of a Buddha. 🧚🏽‍♀️

Movie Babylon, Nellie (Margot Robbie)

“Movies Aren’t Too Long, They Just Don’t Know When to End”

I haven’t read the article but this is also my gripe… ”

When I start thinking near the end “finish already, die already, drown already”… I know the movie doesn’t know when to end. Example, Babylon, it ended for me when Nellie walked away.

a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while looking through a window Alt: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while looking through a window. Shaun of the dead movie, Shaun biting his phone in frustration.

Reading Shaun of the Dead script for the first time. How could I have missed this!?

It’s so snap snap snappy.
Next Hot Fuzz and then Paul.
#scriptsky

Brilliant!

They kiss.

A little snippet from my script ‘The Cult of the Silk Bathrobes’ for Valentine’s Day 💝
At long last on page 107 …
#scriptsky

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Ahhhh, let me think about this one…

Of course you should!

Me three!
Perfect script and execution and what a ride!

Intrigued!

That’s dedication!

I often let it run in the background and rush to the TV to see my favourite scenes.

I also pick up the books at times and re-read the battle of Helms Deep and always cry when Gandalf shows up to save the day.

What a legacy that bandwagon has!

It’s hard to find enthusiasm these days for movies that are not fast paced, don’t scare us to death or challenge us to investigate our mother/father relationships. I’m not complaining but at times, I just want to sit and watch and have my feelings baby-sat

I just watch the trailer twice. I think I spotted the reveal is in the trailer.

There is something special about a 1980’s/90’s British movie, a being in the moment, lingering. It reminds me of Enchanted April which is a tad more cheerful of course.

Wow, they’re so young! Wouldn’t have recognised Colin Firth!

Trailer looks great!

Interesting - my grandfather bred Icelandic horses in Germany. I had the great pleasure of riding them.

Beautiful, beautiful horses.

I hope that’s a good thing!

What a ride that movie is… 🫶

YouTube video by Cicero Cmon baby lift your big ass for sasha

But then humour is very subjective…

2012

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