Rodrigo Lopez's Lounge Discussions

Sometimes a boring office/average job makes a contrast with a funny/quirky character, as their shenanigans wil feel more out of place and therefore easier to laugh at. For instance The Office has this as its main premise. Chandler Bing from Friends works well in this environment because everyone walks in suits and talks numbers while he tries to find out why people think he's not heterosexual.

Mike Schur has a knack for surrounding himself with ensembles who have simple, accessible professions (blue collar paper company employees, small town parks and rec department, philosophy professor + wannabe DJ ...+ Arizona boozehound who actually can't hold down a job) but characters that are these huge outlandish things. I say dare to simplify and mundane-ify the career choices, but make the characters themselves sing despite their mundane day-to-day.

I believe that any career can be great for characters in a TV sitcom. As every human can relate to authentic life and characters.

Maybe your character's looking for that great job but doesn't have one yet.

How about a college's sports information director? His or her interaction with administrators, coaches and athletes in various sports, print and broadcast media, alumni, etc., provide possibilities for plenty of good (and funny) stories.

Hi! I'm new to the platform but I already find this in my top priorities starting this year. I personally would love to see a brief look into the post-horror wave brought by directors like Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and how they drift away from certain horror tropes or embrace them in a unique interpretation. I'm looking forward to your webinars! Happy New Year!!