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Amanda Toney
The reason Stanley Kubrick wore the same outfit every day

Love this. Steve Jobs said the same thing: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-reason-stanley-kubrick-wore-the-same-outfit-every-day/

Why Stanley Kubrick wore the same outfit every day
Why Stanley Kubrick wore the same outfit every day
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-reason-stanley-kubrick-wore-the-same-outfit-every-day/
Stanley Kubrick has often been described as a mysterious man, and his level of secrecy also extended to the way he presented himself and his fashion choices.
Maurice Vaughan
WEDNESDAY – AMA with Michael Clarkson

For the first week of November Write Club, Michael Clarkson, Screenwriter, Producer, & Director (The Haunting of Bly Manor, See, The Wheel of Time, Red Rose, Upholstergeist), will be having a FREE Ask Me Anything in the Screenwriting Lounge on Nov. 6th! The AMA will be focused on sharing advice, ins...

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Billy Kwack

Hi Maurice, wheel of time, big books. Red rose, is that from Steven King?

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Billy Kwack. It's this Red Rose: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt19788500...

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Billy Kwack

Hi Maurice, okay. Steven Kings story is rose red, I got it backwards

Sam Sokolow
Will Joker 2 age with grace?

I just watched JOKER 2 last night and was happily surprised that I enjoyed it so much. Perhaps all of the different reviews and opinions had me in the right head space but I thought it was a great film and the performances were astounding. Have you seen the film? If so, what did you think? And do yo...

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'Joker: Folie à Deux's' Bad Reputation 'Will Likely Change Over the Next 10 to 20 Years,' Predicts Hideo Kojima: 'It May Take Some Time'
'Joker: Folie à Deux's' Bad Reputation 'Will Likely Change Over the Next 10 to 20 Years,' Predicts Hideo Kojima: 'It May Take Some Time'
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/hideo-kojima-praises-joker-2-reaction-will-change-1236199524/
Hideo Kojima predicts the bad response to "Joker Folie a Deux" will change over the next two decades.
Billy Kwack

Hi Sam, not yet, hopefully soon

Sam Sokolow

Funny, E Langley - Ishtar became a cult classic to a group of friends of mine over time who love Charles Grodin. They quote it every time we're together. Not saying they're right nor am I defending Is...

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E Langley

Sam, who can forget:

Telling the truth can be dangerous business/ Honest and popular don't go hand in hand.

A tad hyperbolic in my criticism. "Ishtar" is a fun update of Hope/Crosby Road movies. At 145...

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Scott Sawitz

It's hard to age with grave when it's not very good to start... I can't see there being a big critical redefinition of it

E Langley

I think there's a Freudian slip in this post. ^

Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – November Write Club LIVE Q&A (Week 1)

Michael Clarkson, Screenwriter, Producer, & Director (The Haunting of Bly Manor, See, The Wheel of Time, Red Rose, Upholstergeist), will be having a FREE Q&A on Instagram November 5th at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET!

Go to Instagram now to make sure you’re following the @stage32 and @stage32scripts account...

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Maurice Vaughan
November Write Club Week 1: Solo vs. Collaborative Writing - You Are Never Alone

The first blog for Stage 32’s 10th Annual November Write Club is out! Every Monday, there will be a new blog with your weekly challenges.

By completing this week's challenges, you can set yourself up for success with your goals and be entered to win a FREE Stage 32 Webinar or Pitch Session that’ll...

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Sam Sokolow

Welcome to November Write Club! Thanks for sharing, Maurice Vaughan. Flagging for my network.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sam Sokolow. Thanks for flagging this for your network!

Geoff Hall
Ridley Scott Regrets Not Securing the Rights to the ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade Runner’ Franchises: ‘Someone Was Careless’

This is an interesting article and whilst Ridley Scott rues the day he didn’t pin down the ownership of rights to Alien and Blade Runner, it seems that this had to do with the time and situation of his career.

“I should have locked them up, as [Steven] Spielberg did with ‘Jurassic,’ and everything h...

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Ridley Scott Regrets Not Securing the Rights to the 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner' Franchises: 'Someone Was Careless'
Ridley Scott Regrets Not Securing the Rights to the 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner' Franchises: 'Someone Was Careless'
https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/ridley-scott-regrets-not-securing-rights-franchise-films-1235062318/
The director of the original 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' Ridley Scott has no rights over the franchise films and still has to vie for involvement.
Geoff Hall
The top documentaries for the award season

Hi, It’s that time of year again and so here are the top documentary award contenders. What are your favourites?

Personally, I like the look of No Other Land, Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

https://www.screendaily.com/features/12-documentaries-to-watch-this-awa...

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Maurice Vaughan

I'm behind on documentaries, Geoff Hall. The last one I saw was Stage 32 member Lynn Santer's documentary Land of the Free: In the Shadows (www.landofthefreemovie.com). Incredible documentary!...

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Geoff Hall

Maurice Vaughan ah, the doc about trophy hunting. I’ve heard about it but not seen it. Will have to check it out.

Maurice Vaughan

I still need to watch Land of the Free: Out of the Shadows, Geoff Hall. Both are 40 minutes.

Kenneth Michael Daniels
The Astonishing Meta-truth of The Prestige

I'm not quite sure how I managed to take so long to get around to watching The Prestige, but I'm just now at the climax, and having realized the twist, I am in complete awe of Christopher Nolan.

I had no notion what to expect, I purposefully avoid all info related to select Creatives' projects, and s...

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Geoff Hall
Women Filmmakers

Sandra and I are looking for women filmmakers to interview for the Seeing Rachel YouTube Channel.

We have a theme on the channel about filmmaking and social responsibility and it is...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Thanks Pat Savage yes, we are :))

Geoff Hall

Pat Savage but not a million women director/producers with the aforementioned qualifiers Pat. ;-)

Xochi Blymyer

I will think on this and see who might be someone I could suggest!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you Xochi Blymyer , we ‘ll appreciate your help :))

Geoff Hall

Xochi Blymyer thank you Xochi!

Sam Sokolow
RIP Teri Garr

I directed a low-budget indie feature when I was just starting out and we managed to get Teri Garr to do a few days on the film. She was all class. She brought her A-game as a quintessential professional would. It was an honor and privilege and I've remained her biggest fan. I learned a lot from her...

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Teri Garr Dies: 'Tootsie' Oscar Nominee & 'Young Frankenstein' Star Was 79
Teri Garr Dies: 'Tootsie' Oscar Nominee & 'Young Frankenstein' Star Was 79
https://deadline.com/2024/10/teri-garr-dead-young-frankenstein-tootsie-1236161140/
Teri Garr, who scored an Oscar nomination for 'Tootsie', starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and appeared in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, died Oct. 29 at 79.
Joel Cousins

My favourite movie is THE BLACK STALLION. Watched it a month ago with my Dad (80) and my daughter (10). Loved Teri Garr in MR. MOM, too.

Sydney S

So sad... rest in peace

Richard Hohenrath

Sad news about Teri. Always such a warm, lively screen presence, who could balance comedy and drama so well. Loved her roles in Close Encounters, The Black Stallion, Tootsie, and so many others. Thanks for sharing your experience with her, Sam.. Rest In Peace, Teri.

Deborah Jennings

Very sad. I did not know she was struggling with MS. I absolutely loved and continue to laugh when I watch "Mr. Mom" with her and Michael Keaton. A couple sharing work and the home load when it first was becoming a "thing". They both were amazing with a great script.

Xochi Blymyer

Oh, so sorry to hear this. She was so good. I'm happy you had the chance to know her. May she rest in peace.

Ashley Renee Smith
Join Us for the 10th Annual November Write Club!

Hey, Filmmakers!

Ready to set some creative goals this November? Join Stage 32's 10th Annual November Write Club, in partnership with Scrivener, and finish your year strong! Learn all about it and how you can join in for FREE, in today's blog HERE >> https://www.stage32.com/blog/join-us-for-the-10th-...

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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram

Don’t miss the Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE today! You can tune in on the @Stage32 or @Stage32Scripts Instagram accounts every Friday at 10:00 am PT/ 1:00 pm ET, to keep up to date on all of the wonderful things happening right here on Stage 32.

Go to Instagram NOW to make sure you're following th...

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