Script InSight

16/08/2024

New video out!

How to hire film crew in India? How to find crew in India? These are questions I will attempt to answer in this video. I discuss various methods one can use ...

03/08/2024

For writers or screenwriters struggling to fix issues in their work, fortunately there are people out there who can professionally help them. I recently had the honour of interviewing Lucas Strunc. He is best known for his great YouTube channel on storytelling called 'LocalScriptMan'. Besides that, Lucas is also a story consultant and helps writers and screenwriters with their story problems. In this interview, we discuss the writing process, how to resolve certain writing problems and much more!

Do check it out :) 👇
https://youtu.be/wzkVHHThbQk

18/06/2024

Anatomy of a Fall - directed by Justine Triet. Written by Justine Triet & Arthur Harari.

Sandra is suspected of murder after her husband's sudden death from a fall. She eventually goes through the emotionally difficult journey of proving her innocence. A brilliant legal drama that explores marriage, trust, guilt and other compelling themes. A must-watch for its excellent ex*****on and how it brilliantly plays with the audience's mind. Streaming on Amazon Prime.

24/04/2024

The general elections, the news, the polarization and the craziness out there has prompted me to think about political films:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lUiEymOKro

Politics films are bound to have some impact because of their subject matter. Politics and films have had a long relationship with each other for decades. In...

21/03/2024

Dialogue of the Day!

14/03/2024

American Fiction - written & directed by Cord Jefferson. Based on the novel 'Erasure' by Percival Everett.

A frustrated novelist, tired of an industry that profits from stereotypes of African Americans, decides to write an outlandish 'black' book of his own, leading to unexpected results. A hilarious, satirical and at times moving film about a man compelled to look inwards and out. Streaming on Amazon Prime.

26/12/2023

Dialogue of the Day!

01/12/2023

Dialogue of the day!

11/10/2023

S*x Education - created by Laurie Nunn

In the fictional town of Moordale, socially awkward Otis Milburn sets up a free s*x therapy clinic in his high school resulting in hilarious consequences. Other than that, there's a whole lot more going on with the various memorable characters living in this world. A heartwarming, funny and highly enjoyable teen drama show that explores themes like intimacy, personal growth and relationships. Perfectly cast and beautifully written, directed and acted. Streaming on Netflix.

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01/10/2023

The Bear - created by Christopher Storer. Streaming on Hotstar.

Carmy, a young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. An excellent show that captures the tough realities of running a small business, the high pressure environment of a professional kitchen, and the stress of balancing grief, trauma and intense work. In addition to the great writing and filmmaking, it's entire cast shines, portraying a memorable group of characters. A total must-watch!

06/09/2023

A beautiful, educational session by Naseeruddin Shah held in FTII. A gold mine of knowledge on the acting process. It's amazing such content is put out for free! A must watch.

A Masterclass with the actor, legend, human being and teacher NASEERUDDIN SHAH. Celebrating 20th July, as the birthday of the legend, a humble gift from the ...

27/08/2023

Recently interviewed Noah Gardenswartz, a stand-up comedian, writer and producer who worked on the highly acclaimed series 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'. It was great listening his insights on how the show was written, his stand-up comedy process and much more! :)

Watch the full interview here:
https://youtu.be/0VNDnh59Mi8

20/08/2023

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. Streaming on Amazon Prime.

This brilliant series focuses on Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a homemaker in the late 1950s in New York City, who pursues a career as a stand-up comedian. The show's writing shines in both the dramatic and the hilarious and one just cannot get over its array of memorable characters. One of the best aspects of this show is how it explores serious subject matter like gender roles, navigating show business and what it takes to succeed in it. Besides the writing, acting and direction the show excels in all filmmaking aspects and is a truly enjoyable and inspiring watch!

26/07/2023

Dialogue of the Day! From 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

21/06/2023

Hunger - directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri & written by Kongdej Jaturanrasamee. A talented cook working at her family's stir-fried noodles restaurant receives an invitation to join Hunger, Thailand's premiere luxury chef's table team led by a ruthless, exacting chef. A visually brilliant Thai drama film with great performances from it's leads and powerful themes of class divide and the cost of pursuing great dreams. Be warned: don't watch while hungry 😜 Streaming on Netflix.

16/06/2023

This month, it would been 25 years since the iconic film 'The Truman Show' released and it continues to be one of the best films ever made! What are your thoughts on 'The Truman Show'? What were your memories when watching it for the first time?

The Truman Show is a timeless classic and in this video, I reveal why. It has been 25 years since this iconic 1998 film released and it continues to be one o...

10/06/2023

Licorice Pizza - written & directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. This romantic drama set in 1970s Los Angeles focuses on the turbulent relationship between two youngsters Alana and Gary Valentine. Though the film is less focused on plot, Anderson brings in his distinct directing style and takes us on a very dynamic, nostalgic journey that beautifully captures the ebbs and flows of young love and a place and time that would never return. Streaming on Amazon Prime.

08/06/2023

Great video and a fantastic YouTube channel on screenwriting - LocalScriptMan

The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/local0423140% off your first year of membership (through ...