Hilliard and Chris are joined by writer Bianca Sams to discuss mid-season staffing and staffing outside of the season! Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-224 Fans of the show, your support is always welcome, and as we mentioned on the show, here's the link to this game-giving podcast's Patreon link: http://bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnathorizedCBD @writesamswrite Subscribe to: MICHEUX MISSION PODCAST ( http://www.micheauxmission.com/ ) for keeping it on ...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 22 min
PART 2 of Hilliard, Chris and Jesani's conversation about Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Tips for Short Story Writing and how they apply to screenwriting. Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-223 For the next two weeks we'll examine each tip in depth. We mentioned some scripts during the episode and here's how you can read them: Erin Brockovich Script and Trailer Star Wars - A New Hope Script and Trailer Godfather Script and Trailer Amadeus (Director's Cut) Script and Trailer Offline Jesani asked Chris to put togeth...
Sep 24, 2018•50 min
Hilliard, Chris and Jesani sit down in a Part 2 conversation on last weeks Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Tips for Short Story Writing and how they apply to screenwriting. Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-222 For the next two weeks we'll examine each tip in depth. We mentioned some scripts during the episode and here's how you can read them: Erin Brockovich Script and Trailer Star Wars - A New Hope Script and Trailer Godfather Script and Trailer Amadeus (Director's Cut) Script and Trailer Offline Jesani asked Ch...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 8 min
It's been a minute since we did a craft episode; so Hilliard and Chris, joined by Babywriter Jesani Drew, talk about the craft of writing and the techniques that screenwriters need to master... particularly... The Power of the First Page! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-221 Scripts & shows that we discussed: The Matrix - script and trailer The Blacklist - script and trailer 8 1/2 - trailer Billions - script Bordwell & Thompson's seminal book FILM ART Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Tips On Writing a Shor...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Geoffrey Thorne is back! This time to dispense more details (but still not a lot) on Marvel's Avengers: Black Panther's Quest; where he was the head writer. You can see the just-dropped trailer here! The show officially drops at the end of September on Disney XD, check your cable guide! Geoff, most recently, repeated fabled screenwriter William Goldman's dictum "Nobody Knows Nothing" which was pulled from his classic book, "Adventures In The ScreenTrade", even though it was written in the early ...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Geoffrey Thorne returns to the show as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the superhero movie that paved the way for the über-dominance of cinema... by the Marvel Cinematic Universe... BLADE (1998) starring and produced by Wesley Snipes, written by David S. Goyer and directed by Steven Norrington. Here's the BLADE script which is a KILLER read. Shame on you if you haven't seen the film, here's the original trailer We talked briefly about Guillermo del Toro's interview regarding his involvement...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Hilliard, Lisa, Chris and Lauren go IN on this hilarious episode, that's from beginning to end - full of industry game! Lauren and Lisa dispense some properly-charged thoughts on how poorly Boots Riley is reacting to the negative critiques on his experimental film, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. HIGHLIGHTS: Idris Elba’s 'Black James Bond' movie, Patrick Stewart and his Star Trek comeback, The Oscars New Blockbuster/Popular Category, Stunts Category should be awarded, engaging critics with Boots Riley's 'S...
Aug 19, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Hilliard, Chris and Lauren chop it up in this hodgepodge episode where we discuss movie scores, Hitchcock's potentially stultifying working method versus Spielberg's improvisational ingenuity, Lauren's writing methods, and then of course, Lisa hijacks the show! SHOWNOTES: DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-217 The Soundtrack Show Podcast ( https://www.soundtrackpodcast.com/ ) Brief discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's ultra-specific working method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5dBxIatZw Steven Spielbe...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Hilliard and Chris go IN with Nerds of Prey podcast co-founder/co-host Lauren Warren... about being a a newly-minted LA transplant, the trials of learning to be a writer and we provide insight on a ton of topics important to young writers early in their career! Fans of the show, your support is always welcome. As we mentioned on the show, here's the link to this game-giving podcast's Patreon link: http://bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Here's the link to Lauren Warren's Nerds of Prey podcast ( http://nerdsof...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Hilliard, Chris and Lauren Warren go into the Writers' Room with Writer/Co-EP Eric Haywood, the only writer/producer to have the esteemed distinction of writing on both POWER and EMPIRE. A quick rundown of Eric's credits: Power ( power.starzshows.com/Watch/Power ) Empire ( https://www.fox.com/empire/ ) The short-lived Hawaii ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410987/ ) Soul Food ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248655/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_8 ) Private Practice ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972412/?ref...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 30 min
The second dose of the awesome POSE/Steven Canals' episode. If you didn't listen to the first part, you're slippin' and trippin'! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-214 PATREON: http:/bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @poseonfx @ StevenCanals If you have a question, email us at: screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com ! POSE on FX - watch episodes here: https://www.fxnetwor...
Jul 16, 2018•53 min
Hilliard, Chris, and Lisa are joined by Executive Producer Steven Canals to talk about the journey he took to become a filmmaker as well as creating his amazing show "POSE" on FX! Come back next week for PART 2 of this episode! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-213 PATREON: http:/bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @poseonfx @ StevenCanals If you have a question, ema...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 12 min
We got a little silly in this episode discussing must-see entertainment! Mainly because Lisa was around for two episodes in a row!' DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-212 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 SUPPORT THE PATREON PAGE: http://bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD REFERENCES What is "DVR+7"? http://www.spottedratings.com/2013/09/intro-to-nielsen-ratings-basics-and.html Writers on F/X's POSE: ...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Hilliard, Lisa are Chris are joined by Creator/ Showrunner James La Rosa to talk about his amazing show "Hit the Floor", the importance of representation in media, his writing style, how it's developed his voice over time, and a TON of other great stuff! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-211 PATREON: http:/bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @ JamesLaRosa If you have...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Part Two of the super-sized Q&A Episode. Geoff Thorne and Lauren Warren join Hilliard and Chris. DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-210 Take note, faithful listeners! The Patreon is up: http:/bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Help us grow the audience, so we can do more Facebook Live episodes and get that YouTube channel going. As we mentioned the Queens of Cinema t-shirts will be available to Patreon subscribers exclusively. Geoff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeoffThorne Lauren's Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Part one of a two-part Q&A episode with Hilliard and Chris and guests, showrunner Geoff Thorne and writer/podcaster Lauren Warren. DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-209 And after much touting, we've launched the Patreon page! Please check out here: https://www.patreon.com/ScreenwritersRantRoom Hilliard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilliardGuess Geoff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeoffThorne Lauren's Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlaurenp Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnauthorizedCBD Li...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Hilliard, Chris, and Baby Writer Maurice Frazier are joined by actress/writer Kat Khavari to talk about her amazing story and why she creates her own TV projects that go viral and show off her ability to play multiple characters! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-208 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @ KathreenKhavari @FrazierScript84...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Hilliard, Lisa & Chris chop it up about the hottest new shows coming out -- as well as some of our favorites that were cancelled during 2018 UpFronts! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-207 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Hilliard and Lisa are joined by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, co-writers of the hit horror movie 'A Quiet Place', to talk about growing up together, their journey to LA and how they became film makers, and the process of writing and making 'A Quiet Place'! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-206 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @BeckandWoods...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 24 min
It’s another don’t miss episode... full of industry game. Hilliard and Chris sat down with DGA Director/Filmmaker CARL SEATON to talk about growing up in Chicago, college life and his tumultuous journey to directing movies and episodic television! HIGHLIGHTS: Tone meetings, shadowing a director, raising the stakes, staying healthy on the set and so much more! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-205 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes/Stitcher/Apple Podcast! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 T...
May 14, 2018•1 hr 47 min
Recorded a few weeks back: the gang taped an episode, ‘mostly’ dedicated to Beyonce`, her amazing career and of course, her awesome performance at Coachella! We also go into the pilot of Lost in Space, Trump supporting actresses and other fun topics!s DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-204 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @Beandreadotcom #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting ...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we dedicate it to the recent UNIVERSAL FAN CON fiasco. The team: Hilliard, Lisa, Chris and Lynelle go IN on their thoughts (good and bad) over the horrific events, insults, dis', accusations and etc., that have taken place with the cancellation/postponement of this landmark event! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-203 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @LynelleWhite #...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Hilliard, Lisa and Chris sat down with writer/producer ROB EDWARDS to talk about his amazing journey. Some of the highlights: show running a comedy series, writing animation, writing Call Of Duty and breaking down ACT II! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-202 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @IamRobEdwards #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity #WGAW...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 49 min
In this episode, Hilliard, Lisa and Chris sit in with writer Gesha-Marie Bland who's kickass script "SELZNICK'S FOLLY" made it on The Blacklist! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-201 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @UnuathorizedCBD @Gmgeiko #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity #WGAW #staffing #Blacklist...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Hilliard, Lisa, Chris and guest, Paul Guyot Co-EP on NCIS NOLA celebrate our 200th episode a look back on our favs and with special attention on The Culture of Outrage! DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-200 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @FizzHogg #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity #WGAW #directorstaffing...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 48 min
If you ever wanted to know what it's like to pitch a pilot, be hired to write it and get the Greenlight to production - this is the episode for you. Hilliard and Chris sat down with old friend Miles Orion FeldSott writer/exec producer on the new pilot for SYFY Channel - DEADLY CLASS! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-199 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @UnuathorizedCBD @MilesOrionFeld #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Com...
Apr 01, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Hilliard, Chris and from Lauren Warren (co-host the popular Nerds of Prey podcast) go IN deep about her journey and big move to Hollywood (yes, just six weeks ago). We talk about many topics including: preparation, courage, best neighborhoods, spec scripts, hangouts, networking outside the box and so much more… So, if you have that nagging dream to move to Hollywood and pursue your career as a screen/tv writer, this is that don't miss episode full of industry GAME! It just might help you... pack...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Hilliard and Chris CHOP IT UP on a number of awesome Screenwriting Topics: story notes, elevated staccato writing, act creaks, making your Directors Reel and a ton more insights for writers and filmmakers! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-187 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @UnuathorizedCBD #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity #WGAW #directorstaffing...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Hilliard, Lisa and Chris talk with STACY RUKEYSER Showrunner/Producer on Lifetime’s hit series UnREAL! It’s a don’t miss episode with a ton of game for any TV Writer! DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-196 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @UnuathorizedCBD @TheReelTray #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity #WGAW #TVStaffing...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Hilliard, Chis and Tracy chop it up with actor/writer DOMINIC SANTANA about his journey from being an Extra to his break out roles as "SUGE KNIGHT" in the hit film "ALL EYES ON ME" and the new USA Network "UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G!" DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-195 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @UnuathorizedCBD @TheReelTray @DominicSantana @UnsolvedUSA #ScreenwritersRantRoom ...
Mar 03, 2018•1 hr 41 min
