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This here is part 2 of a new video series that I started in which I talk about the tangible things in movies that help push plot forward. In this clip, a forum member wanted me to go over a little film from the 80s called Stand By Me... which actually remains a favorite of mine to this day. Take a listen.

This here is just one of many videos that a gentlemen on Youtube has made on his journey to 200k subs now and counting. He goes around to various cities around the world and interviews the homeless, and at the end of each interview, he always asks each individual: If you had 3 wishes, what would they be? For anyone who is unfamiliar with his channel, not only is his content a real eye opener to what's going on out there, but it's really good insight to these people's current and past lives,...

Preparing... 2019 is going to be an interesting year... I have something special in store. Wait for that title. AJ. POSTED on 11/12

I've recently started a video series in which I talk about various subjects regarding art, screenwriting, my own projects... and of course... movies! This is the first of the series and quite s vital subject that most screenwriting books go over and go over well --, plants & payoffs, which can come through in dialogue, action ,etc. But after watching T2 again in my head, I realized just how important both John Connor's ATARI and Terminator's MINIGUN were when it came to advancing the...

I've always had a spot for this film. Love the story. Love the soundtrack. One of Scott's most underrated. Based on a true story. And does anybody know what a 'White Squall' truly is? It's described in the screenplay as a wall of water... Hmm...

Live version of the song Alien by Bush. Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. 1995

We're all continuously learning... it never stops...