Tag Archives: Scott Thompson

The Third Act Fail

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Eric

When I was a Junior in college I wrote my first short screenplay about a kid driving an urn of ashes across the country.  It was a terrible, terrible piece of writing that featured classic screenwriting 101 bullshit that our friend Garryt (whom … Continue reading →

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In Defense of the Fast & Furious

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Eric

A few weeks ago HBO GO sent an e-mail to all of its subscribers that another installment of the Fast & Furious series would soon be available for their viewing pleasure: I was pumped.  Not “get drunk and watch Pacific Rim” … Continue reading →

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Narrative Legos with Ken Levine

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Eric

I’m pretty sure if you click on the “Ken Levine” tag on this post that there are many articles where I’ve discussed the man.  I say I because no other staffer knows what the hell “tags” are.  I find tags very … Continue reading →

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Hollywood’s Blinders and One-Way Mirrors

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Eric

With the recent passing of Bob Hoskins this week, most of the obits about the actor’s life drop two movie titles;  Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Super Mario Bros.  The former is an incredibly audacious movie which is not for kids … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to @IGLevine (aka Why the Bros Should Help with Ken Levine’s Next Great Game)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Eric

Paul and I have an undying love for Bioshock, a game written by Ken Levine conceived well-before its release date back in 2007.  There is a ton of analysis on the game, and several sequels that followed. The most recent entry … Continue reading →

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MUTOD: The Film Industry

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Eric

Do I really need a disclaimer saying that I have no idea how the hell the film industry works?  I didn’t take the class, FT–whatever the hell the numbers were, in COM.  I have no claim to fame, I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Lena…Lena…LENA!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Eric

So here’s my question — why does everyone hate Lena Dunham? She’s a 26 year old award-winner who has created an actually entertaining show.  I sat down and watched Girls, and I never got tired of it.  Sure I may … Continue reading →

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