Script Night - LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE November 7, 2010

#Scriptchat Topic: Script Night – LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE 

Today EURO celebrated their 1^st anniversary, and both chats discussed the ins and outs of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE.  See how the globe feels about this Oscar-winning script.  Enjoy! @jeannevb

EURO moderator: Mina Zaher, @DreamsGrafter

USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, @jeannevb

EURO CHAT:

7:59 pm             DreamsGrafter:             EURO #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK ... Tonight's our 1st birthday party so let's rock this jont! ;) xoxo

8:00 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh thanks! My goal is 15K today. Almost there, then a long run, a hot bath & maybe more writing. #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:00 pm             thescriptlab:             #ScriptChat topic "LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE" Check out a Sequence Breakdown: http://tsl.cm/9wqJ6k AND 5 Plot Points: http://tsl.cm/a8eh5g

8:00 pm             Pipbest:             happy birthday #scriptchat, sorry am too shattered & pregnant post #cornwallfilmfestival to join you in boozing

8:00 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Right, let's get going - Little Miss Sunshine. What's everyone's thoughts?! #scriptchat

8:01 pm             davidpbaker:             RT @DreamsGrafter: EURO #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK ... Tonight's our 1st birthday party so let's rock this jont! ;) xoxo

8:01 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter never seen it. Bye. #scriptchat

8:01 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Sounds like a plan :) Knew you could do it :) #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Also, I have 5 copies of The Screenwriters' Pocketbook from @londonswf to give away to tweeps tonight. #scriptchat

8:02 pm             WriterChanelle:             Finally popping into Euro #scriptchat Hello all

8:02 pm             antonsays:             No really! Probably the best comedy-drama in recent times! #scriptchat

8:02 pm             sweettweenie:             very easy script to read #scriptchat

8:02 pm             KageyNYC:             Woot!! RT @DreamsGrafter: EURO #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK ... Tonight's our 1st birthday party so let's rock this jont! ;) xoxo

8:03 pm             DreamsGrafter:             The pocketbooks are donated by @livingspiritpix and @dcwritesmovies who founded #lswf and the articles come from @TwelvePoint ! #scriptchat

8:03 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Story-wise LMS made me feel violent. Tech-wise it flowed, never let go #scriptchat

8:03 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh I feel pretty good about my virgin #nanowrimo voyage :) #scriptchat

8:03 pm             antonsays:             #scriptchat LMS is a masterpiece in creating memorable characters that are the story rather than react to the story

8:03 pm             DreamsGrafter:             We wouldn't have Euro #scriptchat if @jeannevb @KageyNYC @yeah_write and @zacsanford hadn't asked me on board. Thx so much guys! xoxo

8:04 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Seriously considering entering the Industry Insider contest, loved the premise #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:04 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Violent, how? Why? Could you elaborate? #scriptchat

8:04 pm             sweettweenie:             interesting reading character descriptions at the beginning of script, seem a little different to what was cast (imo). #scriptchat

8:05 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb LOL you should, you're doing great :) #nanowrimo #scriptchat

8:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I was intrigued by the subtle changes between the script and film and how they strengthened dynamics of relationships. #scriptchat

8:05 pm             yeah_write:             Pick me *waves* RT @DreamsGrafter: Also, I have 5 copies of The Screenwriters' Pocketbook from @londonswf to give away tonight. #scriptchat

8:05 pm             WriterChanelle:             It's funny, but I associate Little Miss Sunshine with a bad memory. Kinda like a song that reminds you of someone. Hard to watch #scriptchat

8:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             It was also interesting seeing the various endings the directors considered away from the script and why they chose that ending. #scriptchat

8:06 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh what's that? #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:06 pm             FrankenScript:             RT @zacsanford the #NaNoWriMo towel. #scriptchat Know the feeling. I've been stuck in a #visualeffects hell for a while now...

8:06 pm             chained:             #littlemisssunshine was written for #peadophiles discuss #scriptchat

8:06 pm             alli_and_that:             I was interested to note that the inciting incident is set up on page 8 but not addressed until page 20. Food for thought. #scriptchat

8:06 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I really wanted to smack the crap out of the father, had me grinding my teeth #scriptchat

8:06 pm             sweettweenie:             @DreamsGrafter where did you find the different endings? would love to see them #scriptchat

8:07 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter On the other hand, the characterization was very good to get a response like that #scriptchat

8:07 pm             sweettweenie:             just loved the last line, made me smile #scriptchat

8:07 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter on the DVD they filmed a few of them #scriptchat they went for the right one IMO

8:07 pm             madskiadrai:             Halloo Euro #scriptchat :D RT @DreamsGrafter: EURO #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK ... Tonight's our 1st birthday party so let's rock this jont! ;) xoxo

8:08 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb http://bit.ly/dtA2n1 Contest through the Writer Store. Sounds interesting #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:08 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Agree! RT @antonsays: @DreamsGrafter on the DVD they filmed a few of them #scriptchat they went for the right one IMO

8:09 pm             PennyAsh:             @antonsays Did not find it funny at all. Sad yes, funny no #scriptchat

8:09 pm             chained:             #littlemisssunshine is a #worstfilm contender it's utter rubbish The story sucks #hintihateit #scriptchat

8:09 pm             sweettweenie:             haha, agree. He redeems himself though @PennyAsh I really wanted to smack the crap out of the father, had me grinding my teeth #scriptchat

8:09 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter @londonswf #scriptchat Hello everyone. Here at last. Great news about giveaways as well as Little Miss Sunshine on agenda

8:09 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I loved how Olive's final dance mocked and exposed the sexualisation of beauty shows for kids. #scriptchat #greatpisstake

8:09 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh Yes you SHOULD! Do it, do it! #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:09 pm             sweettweenie:             @antonsays cool thanks, I have DVD so will check out for extras #scriptchat

8:09 pm             janetvaneeden:             I'm #scriptchat for the forseeable future... Or even for the unforseeable future.

8:10 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: I loved how Olive's final dance mocked and exposed the sexualisation of beauty shows for kids. #scriptchat #greatpisstake

8:10 pm             PennyAsh:             @WriterChanelle Exactly, me too. #scriptchat

8:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Haha, I LOVED the father's character ... and how he comes round in the end. Great arc. #scriptchat

8:10 pm             johnrackham:             RT @DreamsGrafter: I loved how Olive's final dance mocked and exposed the sexualisation of beauty shows for kids. #scriptchat - Same here.

8:11 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb LOL in the novel world he's what we call a TSTL character :) #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:11 pm             DreamsGrafter:             What about the fact that Olive wasn't Richard's daughter in the script? How did that lend to your reading of script? #scriptchat

8:11 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat I took a while to realise that it was a perv in the audience who got up and cheered Olive's dance at the end!

8:11 pm             antonsays:             @PennyAsh #scriptchat that amazes me there is so much humour in it

8:11 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb I think I can pull off 15 pages on that topic :) Dad was NSA #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:12 pm             janetvaneeden:             @johnrackham @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat I think LMS was superb at creating character with a few deft strokes of dialogue. Masterful in parts

8:12 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @madskiadrai Hey there, :) How's it going? Did you manage to read Little Miss Sunshine? #scriptchat

8:12 pm             sweettweenie:             @DreamsGrafter Olive still called Richard dad though, so confusing if you miss that Jeff is her dad. #scriptchat

8:12 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh then shut up & write it already :) heehee #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:12 pm             WriterChanelle:             @PennyAsh I've avoided the film for years. I guess I should get over it if only to read the script. #scriptchat

8:13 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter True, it was great characterization :) I liked the mother the best #scriptchat

8:13 pm             sweettweenie:             @DreamsGrafter and the fact that Richard isn't Olive's dad makes him more likeable for treating her like his own daughter #scriptchat

8:13 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden Oh, I didn't get that ... not surprised but didn't see that in script or film. #scriptchat

8:13 pm             antonsays:             @chained how did the story suck? #scriptchat

8:13 pm             madskiadrai:             Funny and Unpredictable #scriptchat RT @DreamsGrafter: I loved how Olive's final dance mocked and exposed the (cont) http://tl.gd/6s0pf3

8:13 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Got it started :) #scriptchat #Nanowrimo

8:13 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat lurking

8:13 pm             antonsays:             RT @janetvaneeden: @johnrackham @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat I think LMS was superb at creating character with a few deft strokes of dialogue. Masterful in parts

8:14 pm             yeah_write:             Happy birthday RT @DreamsGrafter: EURO #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK ... Tonight's our 1st birthday party so let's rock this jont! ;) xoxo

8:14 pm             chained:             I'd have preferred a different ending to #littlemisssunshine I'd rather the #movie ended after 5 mins ! It sucks #scriptchat

8:14 pm             PennyAsh:             Humor is subjective :) I found it terribly sad @antonsays #scriptchat

8:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @sweettweenie Yeah, that's so true. In a way, maybe that should have kept in that convo? Or does it work better? #scriptchat

8:15 pm             filmutopia:             @PennyAsh all good comedy is based on tragedy #scriptchat

8:15 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia Hi Clive ... #scriptchat

8:15 pm             yeah_write:             I'm so messed up. I thought Euro #scriptchat was next hour. Sorry to miss but I'm Just now reading script.:-)

8:15 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: @PennyAsh all good comedy is based on tragedy #scriptchat

8:15 pm             bourbonroad:             Sad and funny are not necessarily mutually exclusive. RT @PennyAsh Humor is subjective :) I found it terribly sad @antonsays #scriptchat

8:15 pm             antonsays:             @chained we get that but can you pinpoint why? #scriptchat

8:15 pm             patriciaar:             17 Classic Types of Scenes http://tsl.cm/a7RiQp #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking #film #scriptchat #amwriting (via @TheScriptLab)

8:16 pm             bourbonroad:             RT @filmutopia: @PennyAsh all good comedy is based on tragedy #scriptchat

8:16 pm             PennyAsh:             @WriterChanelle Technically the script is good, but it's definitely not my kind of movie at all #scriptchat

8:16 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden I thought he was cheering her on for rebelling. :s #naive #scriptchat

8:16 pm             sweettweenie:             @PennyAsh I found it quite funny too, but I do have a darkish sense of humour :-) #scriptchat

8:17 pm             bourbonroad:             Exactly. Tragicomedy. RT @filmutopia @PennyAsh all good comedy is based on tragedy #scriptchat

8:17 pm             antonsays:             its a very unamerican movie in many ways. Its almost quite British. But this film does have a happy ending. some ppl miss that #scriptchat

8:17 pm             sweettweenie:             when Dwayne explodes in movie I was laughing, but when reading I was really upset for him #scriptchat

8:17 pm             AnneMarieAngelo:             Hi all. This is my first #scriptchat. #scriptchat

8:18 pm             chained:             Info on #screenwriter of #littlemisssunshine http://is.gd/gOuwJ he wrote this aweful film in 3 days #scriptchat

8:18 pm             momentsoffilm:             Hello #scriptchat and a Happy First Birthday! I'm too sick to party with you tonight my dears but have a good one! *crawls back under duvet*

8:18 pm             alli_and_that:             It definitely knows how to take the stereotypes of characters and subvert audience expectation in their actions. #scriptchat

8:18 pm             kingisafink:             Never, for us. RT @bourbonroad: Sad and funny are not necessarily mutually exclusive. #scriptchat

8:18 pm             sweettweenie:             @AnneMarieAngelo hi and welcome :-) #scriptchat

8:18 pm             madskiadrai:             Same here #scriptchat RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat lurking

8:19 pm             WriterChanelle:             @PennyAsh Glad I'm not the only who feels that way. Lol. #scriptchat

8:19 pm             DreamsGrafter:             WELCOME!! And what a great night to join us. ;) 1st b'day! RT @AnneMarieAngelo: Hi all. This is my first #scriptchat. EURO #scriptchat

8:19 pm             madskiadrai:             RT @DreamsGrafter: RT @filmutopia: @PennyAsh all good comedy is based on tragedy #scriptchat

8:19 pm             PennyAsh:             @filmutopia True, but all I saw in LMS was tragedy #scriptchat

8:19 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter #SCRIPTCHAT I thought so first too then noticed that he HAD to be a perv as he comes to all the pageants but has no children

8:19 pm             sweettweenie:             Hi Leilani, take care of yourself #scriptchat

8:19 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat For me LMS is a perfect template for how to structure and execute a script. It's an easy read, with a classic story arc

8:20 pm             janetvaneeden:             @momentsoffilm Ah no! Get better Leilani! #scriptchat

8:20 pm             SpinMyNovel:             RT @bourbonroad: Sad and funny are not necessarily mutually exclusive. RT @PennyAsh Humor is subjective :) I found it terribly sad @antonsays #scriptchat

8:20 pm             PennyAsh:             @bourbonroad Nope, they tend to strengthen each other, I just saw nothing funny in the script #scriptchat

8:20 pm             SpinMyNovel:             RT @filmutopia: @PennyAsh all good comedy is based on tragedy #scriptchat

8:20 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden Yeah, I wondered if he had a kid there. Gosh, what a dark edge. So many layers. So great. #scriptchat

8:20 pm             sweettweenie:             @momentsoffilm Hi Leilani, take care of yourself #scriptchat

8:20 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat For me LMS is a perfect template for how to structure and execute a script. It's an easy read, with a classic story arc

8:20 pm             filmutopia:             @PennyAsh Well, comedy either makes you laugh or it doesn't #scriptchat not a lot to say beyond that

8:20 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @momentsoffilm Get well soon Leilani ... big love. xoxo #scriptchat

8:21 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @alli_and_that: It definitely knows how to take the stereotypes of characters and subvert audience expectation in their actions. #scriptchat

8:21 pm             alli_and_that:             @PennyAsh It's interesting that it evokes differing opinions in different people. I think a great film often does. #scriptchat

8:21 pm             antonsays:             The film is about a dysfunctional-estranged family finding the value of supporting and loving each other #scriptchat (in a way)

8:21 pm             PennyAsh:             @sweettweenie Got a pretty warped one myself :) #scriptchat

8:22 pm             DreamsGrafter:             What about LMS as an ensemble piece ... each of their stories had time to breathe and their own resolutions. #scriptchat

8:22 pm             AnneMarieAngelo:             @DreamsGrafter @sweettweenie Thanks! Some fellow #LSWF delegates gave me the tip... #scriptchat

8:22 pm             sweettweenie:             RT @antonsays The film is about a dysfunctional-estranged family finding the value of supporting and loving each other(in a way #scriptchat

8:22 pm             filmutopia:             @antonsays it's also not the part of the movie that is funny. #scriptchat

8:23 pm             chained:             #littlemisssunshine seems written for people into #pedophilia http://is.gd/gOwoh it's Indy filmmaking at it's worst #scriptchat

8:23 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter and they all HAD resolutions #scriptchat

8:23 pm             PennyAsh:             @WriterChanelle Me too :) #scriptchat

8:23 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat Exactly right- every character's story had perfect arc. Multiple protagonists at their best.

8:23 pm             DreamsGrafter:             NICE! Wish I'd met u there. RT @AnneMarieAngelo: @sweettweenie Thanks! Some fellow #LSWF delegates gave me the tip... #scriptchat

8:24 pm             sweettweenie:             RT @antonsays: @DreamsGrafter and they all HAD resolutions #scriptchat

8:24 pm             PennyAsh:             @filmutopia Exactly, it's all relative & subjective #scriptchat

8:24 pm             DreamsGrafter:             And so wonderfully crafted and subtly developed. RT @antonsays: @DreamsGrafter and they all HAD resolutions #scriptchat

8:24 pm             antonsays:             @chained WTF? Just because it had a kid in it? Sorry but that's bullshit #scriptchat

8:24 pm             PennyAsh:             @alli_and_that It is. Good writing provokes a strong response one way or another #scriptchat

8:25 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @janetvaneeden: @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat Exactly right- every character's story had perfect arc. Multiple protagonists at their best.

8:25 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: And so wonderfully crafted and subtly developed. RT @antonsays: @DreamsGrafter and they all HAD resolutions #scriptchat

8:25 pm             alli_and_that:             @chained If you're referring to the 'pageant' aspect of the film - it mocks the sexualisation of children, not glorifies it. #scriptchat

8:25 pm             sweettweenie:             the dance scene is very oddly a great bonding moment #scriptchat

8:27 pm             DreamsGrafter:             The directors wanted to create the right tone at the end of the film. #scriptchat

8:27 pm             spinefilm:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat For me LMS is a perfect template for how to structure and execute a script. It's an easy read, with a classic story arc

8:27 pm             tracinell:             Just finished reading 'Little Miss Sunshine' for #scriptchat tonight, 8pm. So...who wants ice cream? ;)

8:27 pm             alli_and_that:             @PennyAsh It's interesting to see how people react. Gives a reflection of what theme the person most related to in the story. #scriptchat

8:27 pm             antonsays:             A lot of ppl miss the point. They can't understand why she didn't win & think it = downer. The loss was the final test 4 family #scriptchat

8:27 pm             DreamsGrafter:             That's the main reason why they didn't use the ending in the script. #scriptchat

8:27 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @alli_and_that: @chained If you're referring to the 'pageant' aspect of the film - it mocks the sexualisation of children, not glorifies it. #scriptchat

8:28 pm             antonsays:             @sweettweenie it was and that was the plan #scriptchat

8:28 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @antonsays: A lot of ppl miss the point. They can't understand why she didn't win & think it = downer. The loss was the final test 4 family #scriptchat

8:28 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @alli_and_that I SO agree w/ you. It's mocking at its best. Truly exposes those events for what they are. #scriptchat

8:28 pm             alli_and_that:             @antonsays Exactly. The film was never about Olive winning - it was about the family relationships developing and strengthening. #scriptchat

8:29 pm             bourbonroad:             Clearly that was its purpose. RT @alli_and_that @chained It mocks the sexualisation of children, not glorifies it. #scriptchat

8:29 pm             janetvaneeden:             @antonsays #scriptchat Olive's failure at the pageant finally gave the family a common purpose: to support and protect Olive from ignorant.

8:29 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @alli_and_that And the other characters' reactions were great. Disgust = hypocrisy. #scriptchat

8:29 pm             antonsays:             the family react badly to rejection at the beginning. At the end - with each other they react positively. Arc/Journey/Theme #scriptchat

8:29 pm             chained:             If #lms is a comedy nuclear war is hilarious ! Nakedgun is a comedy as is borat but #littlemisssunshine isn't funny it's boring #scriptchat

8:29 pm             sweettweenie:             RT@antonsays Exactly. The film was never about Olive winning- it was about the family relationships developing and strengthening #scriptchat

8:30 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @antonsays: A lot of ppl miss the point. They can't understand why she didn't win & think it = downer. The loss was the final test 4 family #scriptchat

8:30 pm             Tweet_voyage:             #voyage @PennyAsh I feel pretty good about my virgin #nanowrimo voyage :) #scriptchat http://ow.ly/19QM9P

8:31 pm             DreamsGrafter:             What about that moment went Frank burst through doors of hotel to get to booking desk. His sense of purpose was brilliant. #scriptchat

8:31 pm             bourbonroad:             Comedy is a subjective thing. Your opinion differs from many. RT @chained #littlemisssunshine isn't funny it's boring #scriptchat

8:31 pm             sweettweenie:             it was also sweet to see how innocent Olive was, some kids today grow up too quickly. #scriptchat

8:31 pm             antonsays:             @chained ok so you like your comedy's brash, loud and heightened. This is a comedy-drama those films are pure comedies. #scriptchat

8:31 pm             alli_and_that:             @DreamsGrafter It pushes society's expectations. Some enjoy the challenge being made, others are horrified - that's how it works #scriptchat

8:32 pm             madskiadrai:             #scriptchat to me LMS is low budget story but can created a movie with excellent quality.

8:32 pm             antonsays:             Frank buying the pornos was only written last min to make the police-dead body scene funny as they needed to lift the mood #scriptchat

8:33 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Also, that the role of the magazines to link significant dramatic events? #scriptchat

8:33 pm             janetvaneeden:             @Dreamsgrafter #scriptchat Favourite line and masterful stroke of character AND Plot is when Dwayne breaks down and speaks for first time1/2

8:33 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @janetvaneeden: @Dreamsgrafter #scriptchat Favourite line and masterful stroke of character AND Plot is when Dwayne breaks down and speaks for first time1/2

8:34 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Also, the moment that Olive picks up eye testing leaflets in the hospital? set -ups and payoffs #scriptchat

8:34 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter I think we just made the same random point! :) #scriptchat

8:34 pm             sweettweenie:             @janetvaneeden one of my favourite lines too. I was almost waiting for that moment whilst reading the script. #scriptchat

8:34 pm             chained:             @alli_and_that I & hundreds of imdb reviewers don't think It mocks sexualisation of kids we think it glorifys it so bad writing #scriptchat

8:35 pm             PennyAsh:             @alli_and_that Exactly. It hit a few unpleasant buttons with me. I generally avoid movies like this #scriptchat

8:35 pm             DreamsGrafter:             30 mins to end of EURO #SCRIPTCHAT ... anyone else want a Screenwriters' Pocketbook from @londonswf - it's that easy. ;)

8:35 pm             antonsays:             @janetvaneeden #scriptchat also they didn't want Olive to go through what they have

8:35 pm             alli_and_that:             @chained And that's the sign of a great film - one that evokes differing opinions. #scriptchat

8:36 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden I LOVE that moment he breaks down. Made me realise I didn't expect him to speak. Character so convincing. #scriptchat

8:36 pm             sweettweenie:             @DreamsGrafter noticed that more in the script than in the movie re leaflets. #scriptchat

8:36 pm             madskiadrai:             @antonsays it's about a unique family story, I think #scriptchat

8:36 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I agree on the set-up.payoff and the best thing is you don't really see it coming #scriptchat

8:36 pm             alli_and_that:             @DreamsGrafter I secretly get really nerdily excited about foreshadowing/setup & payoff in films. I try to write it into my own. #scriptchat

8:37 pm             janetvaneeden:             @antonsays Yes! They're trying to save her from the idiocies of o-called "normal" world #scriptchat @dreamsgrafter That's why I love it!

8:37 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @sweettweenie Yeah, me too and only noticed it in the film after reading the script. How subtle. #scriptchat

8:37 pm             audreygillan:             @DreamsGrafter I'd love a SW Pocketbook if there are any left #scriptchat. I don't think Olive picks up leaflets in the movie.

8:37 pm             antonsays:             @chained @alli_and_that well thousand disagree with that. Including the award judges. It won tons incl. Oscars #scriptchat

8:38 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @sweettweenie Yep! Could you DM me your address and will send. :) #scriptchat

8:38 pm             chained:             @antonsays If it's a comedy drama where's the drama ? A boring road trip isn't drama if it's comedy why didn't I laugh ? #scriptchat

8:38 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @audreygillan Can you email me your address hon? #scriptchat

8:39 pm             janetvaneeden:             @dreamsgrafter #scriptchat 2/2 Dwayne says "I HATE YOU# Points at each one "Divorce - Bankrupt - Suicide" We get whole backstory in one line

8:40 pm             madskiadrai:             @chained bcos it's more like satire or ironic comedy, I think. #scriptchat

8:40 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Basically there were a lot of stories going on and they all tied together at the end. Good writing there #scriptchat

8:40 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @audreygillan Yeah, leaflets were in the film - she offers Frank an eye test in the hospital. #scriptchat

8:40 pm             antonsays:             @chained are you reading the tweets? We're discussing the drama elements. About family, rejection, reconnection, ambition. #scriptchat

8:41 pm             alli_and_that:             @madskiadrai @chained It is very satirical. That's where the humour comes into it. Not everyone enjoys that kind of humour. #scriptchat

8:41 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden Totally. So we didn't need bankscruptcy convo in the script. #scriptchat

8:42 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @madskiadrai It's paperback book w/ articles. Wanna a copy from @TwelvePoint? #scriptchat

8:42 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat exactly! Also that's when I realised Richard isn't the father of Dwayne and Olive. Masterful succinct writing

8:42 pm             madskiadrai:             Yup. Agree. #scriptchat RT @alli_and_that: @chained It is very satirical. That's where the humour comes into it. Not everyone enjoys ...

8:43 pm             chained:             Everyone knows oscars are lobbied for many good films & actors miss out as morons award shite like #littlemisssunshine ! #scriptchat

8:43 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @janetvaneeden: @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat exactly! Also that's when I realised Richard isn't the father of Dwayne and Olive. Masterful succinct writing

8:44 pm             madskiadrai:             @DreamsGrafter oh yess I want it, please. #scriptchat :D

8:44 pm             alli_and_that:             It's interesting that it is a film with a fair bit of exposition, but it's revealed quickly and doesn't feel expository. #scriptchat

8:44 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter But we did, the bankruptcy ties in to the whole winner/loser thing and Richard's personality #scriptchat

8:44 pm             janetvaneeden:             @chained Are you playing Devil's Advocate because you want to stir controversy or did you really think it was shite? #scriptchat

8:45 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @madskiadrai Could you DM me your address pls? #scriptchat

8:45 pm             chained:             For why lms is crap read imdb reviews of people that hated it & gave it 1 star as hard 2do in 140 characters #scriptchat

8:45 pm             DreamsGrafter:             15 mins. to go 1st EURO #SCRIPTCHAT ...

8:45 pm             antonsays:             @chained are you trying to say you didn't like this film? No, fair enough. People have different tastes etc. That's cool #scriptchat

8:46 pm             PennyAsh:             @alli_and_that The exposition is tied into the story rather than some sort of aside that interrupts flow #scriptchat

8:46 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat - yawn

8:46 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Totally, winner/loser theme running right through. #scriptchat

8:47 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia Why Clive? Are you tired or bored? #scriptchat

8:47 pm             alli_and_that:             @PennyAsh Exactly, it's revealed through arguments with characters - exposition in arguments/conflict. Best way to do it, really #scriptchat

8:47 pm             janetvaneeden:             @filmutopia #scriptchat I don't remember that line in Little Miss Sunshine? :)

8:47 pm             antonsays:             @chained its rated 8/10 on IMDB, why read the minority of votes. Have u read the + ones to answer questions on where drama? #scriptchat

8:47 pm             sweettweenie:             @PennyAsh @DreamsGrafter and the bankrupcy talk leads him to take the bike and confront the guy at hotel #scriptchat

8:48 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I think the whole point was a loser/winner isn't always what we think it is. #scriptchat

8:49 pm             antonsays:             There we go! RT @PennyAsh @DreamsGrafter I think the whole point was a loser/winner isn't always what we think it is. #scriptchat

8:49 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @alli_and_that @PennyAsh Totally, the exposition was handled was masterfully through the arguments. #scriptchat

8:49 pm             PennyAsh:             @alli_and_that Yep :) This is where you tell who payed attention to the show don't tell advice :) #scriptchat

8:49 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @PennyAsh: @DreamsGrafter I think the whole point was a loser/winner isn't always what we think it is. #scriptchat

8:49 pm             filmutopia:             @DreamsGrafter bored of watching the thread spiral into "It's shit because I don't like it" - which is tedious and boring #scriptchat

8:50 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh I agree. So many interpretations. I love the grandpa's definition of what makes a loser when he talks to Olive. #scriptchat

8:50 pm             alli_and_that:             It's interesting that a dysfunctional family finds a sense of normality through an abnormal situation - child beauty pageants #scriptchat

8:51 pm             sweettweenie:             @filmutopia I hear ya #scriptchat

8:51 pm             GCGeek:             Missed UK today :-( I'll read transcript. I'd just like to say LMS had me pining for a grandfather-never knew either of mine. #scriptchat

8:51 pm             PennyAsh:             @antonsays :) #scriptchat

8:51 pm             thewritertype:             I feel the value of #scriptchat is to discuss, not just vent. Opinions are like assholes: everyone has at least one.

8:51 pm             antonsays:             @filmutopia @DreamsGrafter I know what you mean. You need to point out why. Not because other people have said so. #scriptchat

8:51 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @antonsays: There we go! RT @PennyAsh @DreamsGrafter I think the whole point was a loser/winner isn't always what we think it is. #scriptchat

8:51 pm             madskiadrai:             RT @PennyAsh: @DreamsGrafter I think the whole point was a loser/winner isn't always what we think it is. #scriptchat

8:52 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter @alli_and_that Not always easy to do either #scriptchat

8:52 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Now that I did like :) #scriptchat

8:52 pm             antonsays:             @alli_and_that well they wouldn't find it in a normal way, I guess. #scriptchat

8:52 pm             antonsays:             @alli_and_that also its more entertaining and gives us Olive's story #scriptchat

8:53 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat If someone says, this movie sucks, there is no further discussion. beyond, "thanks for sharing"

8:53 pm             sweettweenie:             the winner/loser talk reminds me of Donnie Darko. Sorry off topic. #scriptchat

8:53 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia I totally zone out of those tweets ... Haha. #scriptchat

8:53 pm             PennyAsh:             @filmutopia Yep :) #scriptchat

8:53 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @thewritertype: I feel the value of #scriptchat is to discuss, not just vent. Opinions are like assholes: everyone has at least one.

8:53 pm             madskiadrai:             LOL. RT @filmutopia: bored of watching the thread spiral into "It's shit because I don't like it" - which is tedious and boring #scriptchat

8:53 pm             alli_and_that:             @antonsays I know - it's what they HAD to do to get there. Staying true to the characters to push them to develop and change. #scriptchat

8:53 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @GCGeek: Missed UK today :-( I'll read transcript. I'd just like to say LMS had me pining for a grandfather-never knew either of mine. #scriptchat

8:54 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: @PennyAsh I agree. So many interpretations. I love the grandpa's definition of what makes a loser when he talks to Olive. #scriptchat

8:54 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter @filmutopia I think its fair to say i don't! LOL #scriptchat #littlemisssunshineismybaby

8:54 pm             chained:             @filmutopia thanks for sharing that i agree all that needs to be said about lms is that its shite ! #scriptchat

8:54 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Go for it ... why? RT @sweettweenie: the winner/loser talk reminds me of Donnie Darko. Sorry off topic. #scriptchat

8:54 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat I only want to say one thing - if you want to learn how to introduce a character, read page one of LMS. It's flawless.

8:55 pm             PennyAsh:             Olive's story was the death of innocence RT @antonsays: @alli_and_that also its more entertaining and gives us Olive's story #scriptchat

8:55 pm             antonsays:             who were people's favourite characters? #scriptchat

8:56 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I have to give the final Screenwriters' Pocketbook to @filmutopia who has been on Euro #scriptchat practically every week!

8:56 pm             JC_Crissey:             Following with interest. Lajos Egri was the king! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lajos_Egri #scriptchat

8:56 pm             sweettweenie:             @DreamsGrafter the Patrick Swayze character in DD is a motivational speaker. I think his line was are we winners or losers. #scriptchat

8:56 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @filmutopia #scriptchat If you want to learn how to introduce a character, read page 1 of LMS.Flawless<-best exposition of char ever.

8:56 pm             madskiadrai:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat I only want to say one thing - if you want to learn how to introduce a character, read page one of LMS. It's flawless.

8:57 pm             chained:             @janetvaneeden genuine lol when i read your comment yes i hated littlemisssunshine if 50,000 movies exist its thelast1 id watch #scriptchat

8:57 pm             PennyAsh:             @antonsays I liked the mother, sort of the voice of common sence #scriptchat

8:57 pm             sweettweenie:             @antonsays Dwayne who says it all with no words for most of it #scriptchat

8:58 pm             alli_and_that:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat If you want to learn how to introduce a character, read page one of LMS. Its flawless. #scriptchat

8:58 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Richard! His character has so many layers. RT @antonsays: who were people's favourite characters? #scriptchat

8:58 pm             JC_Crissey:             Lejos Egri's book is second to none on character. http://amzn.to/9EwWpc #scriptchat

8:58 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat If you want to learn how to introduce a character, read page one of LMS. Its flawless. #scriptchat

8:58 pm             antonsays:             @sweettweenie it was an amazing performance. In fact they all were #scriptchat

8:59 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @antonsays Who were people's favourite characters? #scriptchat <--Mine were def Dwayne and Frank, and Olive of course.

8:59 pm             chained:             @antonsays whatever lms had2 say about family depression etc it was done so badly it leftme hating the movie so its bad writting #scriptchat

9:00 pm             chained:             im off to wipe my arse on a #littlemisssunshine script :) lol #scriptchat thanks for the chat hope u dont all hate me

9:00 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @JC_Crissey: Lejos Egri's book is second to none on character. http://amzn.to/9EwWpc #scriptchat

9:00 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia Could you DM me your address though pls and I'll put in post this week. :) #scriptchat

9:00 pm             antonsays:             @chained just remember, movies aren't written just for you. You pointed out IMDB, which actually shows the HUGE (8/10) liked it #scriptchat

9:01 pm             thescriptlab:             An American in Paris (1951) #screenwriting #scriptchat #filmmaking http://tsl.cm/bunQH5

9:01 pm             sweettweenie:             RT @filmutopia if you want to learn how to introduce a character, read page one of LMS. Its flawless. #scriptchat

9:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @sweettweenie Ah right ... and the hypocrisy in his world compared to beauty pageant world. #scriptchat

9:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @JC_Crissey: Lejos Egri's book is second to none on character. http://amzn.to/9EwWpc #scriptchat

9:02 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Wow, I knew LMS would have a passionate response ... can't deny it, I LOVE that film. #scriptchat

9:02 pm             PennyAsh:             In the end a review is simply nothing more than someone's personal opinion #scriptchat

9:03 pm             sweettweenie:             RT @PennyAsh: In the end a review is simply nothing more than someones personal opinion #scriptchat

9:03 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I also want to say thank you EVERYONE for all your support w/ EURO #SCRIPTCHAT! Our community truly rocks. :)

9:03 pm             antonsays:             Cool. I'm glad we all agree LMS was brilliant. LOL #scriptchat #inmyownworld #notlistening #lalalalalalala

9:03 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter Love it too. One of my all time favourites! Got to check out now - after 11 pm here. G'night all @scriptchat #scriptchat

9:03 pm             alli_and_that:             @DreamsGrafter It deals with issues that terrify people. That's why this film can evoke such strong reactions in the audience. #scriptchat

9:04 pm             audreygillan:             @DreamsGrafter Just ordered Lejos Egri #scriptchat

9:04 pm             DreamsGrafter:             If there are any topics you'd like to discuss on #Scriptchat or any tweeps you'd like us to approach as guests, please let me know.

9:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden Good night Janet ... thanks so much for dropping in! #scriptchat

9:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @alli_and_that: @DreamsGrafter It deals with issues that terrify people. That's why this film can evoke such strong reactions in the audience. #scriptchat

9:05 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter is it usually like this here? Its Sunday night and I want to go clubbing now! #scriptchat

9:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I need to too! x RT @audreygillan: @DreamsGrafter Just ordered Lejos Egri #scriptchat

9:06 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @antonsays I've got guest list at Shoreditch House tonight ... haha. My friends are waiting. Wanna join us? ;) #scriptchat

9:07 pm             sweettweenie:             added to my Xmas wishlist RT @audreygillan: @DreamsGrafter Just ordered Lejos Egri #scriptchat

9:07 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Thanks for another great discussion :) #scriptchat

9:07 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @antonsays Sometimes it's really crazy - tweets roll along so quickly. #scriptchat

9:08 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Brilliant! RT @sweettweenie: added to my Xmas wishlist RT @audreygillan: @DreamsGrafter Just ordered Lejos Egri #scriptchat

9:08 pm             antonsays:             @DreamsGrafter if I wasn't in a nice warm room in my PJs ready to watch the last 30mins of Iron Man 2 I would. We had 2 stop for #scriptchat

9:08 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @sweettweenie @janetvaneeden one of my favourite lines too. Was waiting for that moment whilst reading the script. #scriptchat <-SNAP :)

9:09 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Thanks for joining us Penny and good luck w/ #nano! :)) xoxo RT @PennyAsh: @DreamsGrafter Thanks for another great discussion :) #scriptchat

9:10 pm             chained:             I suspect hackers were hired to alter #littlemisssunshine score on imdb ! Most high scores likely by staff of film #scriptchat #conspiracy

9:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @antonsays That's so cool. One wk we have a guest, one wk a topic, one wk a script and 1 wk an open topic. #scriptchat

9:10 pm             alli_and_that:             Mmm, I love a bit of #scriptchat on a Sunday eve. #scriptchat

9:11 pm             dizzydentfilms:             Hey? Where's everybody? No #scriptchat today?

9:11 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Thanks for tonight Alli! Have a great rest of the night! xo RT @alli_and_that: Mmm, I love a bit of #scriptchat on a Sunday eve. #scriptchat

9:12 pm             sweettweenie:             off to give my husband some attention. Thanks all for another great #scriptchat

9:13 pm             alli_and_that:             @DreamsGrafter Thanks for doing a fabulous job running it! Now, I can either write or watch something. Decisions, decisions. #scriptchat

9:13 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Thank you! Have a lovely rest of the night! RT @sweettweenie: off to give my husband some attention. Thanks all 4 another great #scriptchat

9:13 pm             antonsays:             @sweettweenie #scriptchat Yeah, I'm waiting :)

9:14 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter TY :) #nano #scriptchat

9:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @alli_and_that I like writing as I'm watching sometimes. Takes the pressure off. ;) Have a lovely night hon. x #scriptchat

9:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Gotta shoot off - thanks everyone for tonight's EURO #SCRIPTCHAT!

USA CHAT: Twitter had issues all during the chat, and the transcript wouldn’t pull.  I had to copy and paste from Tweetchat, so you’ll need to scroll down to the bottom and read backwards.  I’m sorry for the inconvenience.  I’ll keep trying to upload the chat during the week and repost if I can pull the files.  @jeannevb

jeannevb Night all, will tweet out transcript once I beat it out of Twitter. Thanks again for joining us! #scriptchat -9:16 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Good night all! Glad I could make it - it's been a while #scriptchat -9:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @dawnjohnston we shld be having a SAVE THE CAT guest NEXT WEEK... will confirm & pimp later #scriptchat -9:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @yeah_write Thanks, appreciate it :) #scriptchat -9:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Great! I have mixed feelings, very prescriptive RT @yeah_write: We will be discussing the beat sheets #scriptchat -9:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston LOL nope, a lot of us use beatsheets :) #scriptchat -9:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb for those who cldnt make it to NYC @scriptmag meetup, @milesmaker made a vlog interviewing peeps: http://tinyurl.com/28cfjch #scriptchat -9:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge We forgive ya fearless leader. RT @jeannevb @TravisLegge haha sorry, I'm so tired I forgot I asked the question haha #scriptchat -9:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Ha, I always thought novelists just plowed through RT @PennyAsh: Novels, mostly science fiction & fantasy... #scriptchat -9:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @PennyAsh I'm trying to find the files. I'll send ASAP. #scriptchat -9:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r G'night all. One hour amongst such admirable people just isn't enough these days. #scriptchat -9:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @dawnjohnston We will be discussing the beat sheets over the next few months. #scriptchat -9:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Twitter's bitchiness is preventing transcript fr happening. Grrr. Perhaps 1 will pull later. I'll post USA backwards until then #scriptchat -9:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote Thanks for another good #scriptchat. #scriptchat -9:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie RT @KageyNYC: Shameless post-#scriptchat plug: If you missed it, I wrote a guest post on @Jon_Reiss blog about our very own chat! http://bit.ly/bR8ET8 -9:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @jolenejahnke you were missed #scriptchat -9:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie @audreyunboxed Good night! #scriptchat -9:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston Novels, mostly science fiction & fantasy romance, paranormals, westerns and steampunk #scriptchat -9:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC Shameless post-#scriptchat plug: If you missed it, I wrote a guest post on @Jon_Reiss blog about our very own chat! http://bit.ly/bR8ET8 -9:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed I'm out. Good night folks! #scriptchat -9:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie @jolenejahnke Ut oh. #scriptchat -9:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @TravisLegge haha sorry, I'm so tired I forgot I asked the question haha #scriptchat -9:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston thanks! RT @yeah_write: Best screenwriting advice EVER --- http://bit.ly/cI99VU #scriptchat -9:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jolenejahnke How did I forget tonight was #scriptchat??? -9:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge And a fine show for tv script justsayin RT @jeannevb that's my name tag during #nano :) RT @TravisLegge: @jeannevb walking dead #scriptchat -9:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write Best screenwriting advice EVER --- http://bit.ly/cI99VU #scriptchat -9:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston What kind of writing? RT @PennyAsh: @dawnjohnston Have to try that. I use beatsheets in my other writing too #scriptchat -9:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Count on it! RT @jeannevb @TravisLegge keep us posted! Glad to have you back xo #scriptchat -9:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb that's my name tag during #nano :) RT @TravisLegge: @jeannevb walking dead #scriptchat -9:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Speaking of STC, it might make an interesting chat RT @yeah_write: have the STC beats etched in my brain. lol #scriptchat -9:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @yeah_write Thanks muchly :) #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

BeamsbyDiDi Thanks! @jeannevb @BeamsbyDiDi our blog is www.scriptchat.com - TONS of resources there ;) Welcome, btw xo #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Ha! I read it last month, etching has begun RT @yeah_write: @dawnjohnston I have the STC beats etched in my brain. lol #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @jeannevb walking dead #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SpinMyNovel RT @GoIntoTheStory: 20 minute video interview with Aaron Sorkin via Script magazine http://bit.ly/bCXWuE #screenwriting #scriptchat #socialnetwork #writing -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @TravisLegge keep us posted! Glad to have you back xo #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @nisajaie the one-hour doesn't stop the randomness during the week...the one-hour is just to have proof for tax writeoffs #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Me too. LOL I appreciate a crowd plzr. RT @yeah_write: @RickRapier I don't love those kind of movies, but I watch them. #scriptchat -9:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @beingbrad Absolutely. Just a little each day keeps me going. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb I'm going to pull the transcript (that usually makes you scatter like rats) - feel free to keep chatting #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Thanks to all my #scriptchat pals. It was a fun return. Looking forward to hearing all your thoughts on Raymond Did It come feb! -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @PennyAsh Done. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston No probs, I just started recently and noticed the difference RT @BeamsbyDiDi: @dawnjohnston Thanks for the beatsheets tip! #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @agidgetwidget :D #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @dawnjohnston I have the STC beats etched in my brain. lol #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb :) RT @Exoc0r: @jeannevb Thanks I know where to go sundays. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie @Exoc0r Yea it is just a tease = one hour. Then you go through withdrawal and it starts all over again. #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @jeannevb Community, It's Always Sunny #scriptchat -9:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @yeah_write Very cool can you email me some? #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @BeamsbyDiDi our blog is www.scriptchat.com - TONS of resources there ;) Welcome, btw xo #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @jeannevb Thanks I know where to go sundays. #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston I'll work towards that, still need some practice RT @yeah_write: I do it mentally these days #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @Exoc0r Catch us every Sunday at 8pm EST #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb if ppl have TV shows they want to read for script night, @ one of the treefort & we'll see what we can find for download #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston Have to try that. I use beatsheets in my other writing too #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy this was my first full chat in a while...my vacation has already started at work...heading back to Cali on Tuesday #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @BeamsbyDiDi There are loads of online avenues for learning. Check the official #scriptchat site for one! #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

BeamsbyDiDi @dawnjohnston Thanks for the beatsheets tip! #scriptchat -9:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad I binge and purge on screenwriting advice. Too much is debilitating. Just enough is inspiring. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston True! RT @i_am_remote: @dawnjohnston Reading scripts of films you already really love is also pretty interesting. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

agidgetwidget RT @PennyAsh: Firefly would be good too :) #scriptchat || Fastest ship in the 'verse! -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @PennyAsh I have Firefly too. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

ShortIsBetter RT @yeah_write: I do it mentally these daysRT @dawnjohnston: Lately Ive been writing out beatsheets as I read - focuses the reading @BeamsbyDiDi #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @Exoc0r we "formally" talk every Sunday 8pm EST for an hour, but ppl use the hashtag all week :) #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

art1032 OK thanks #treefort for another great #scriptchat, went quick again. lol :) -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @PennyAsh I have some Dexter not sure about Castle. I can check. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek Aw. And it's going in the transcript! RT @KageyNYC: @GCGeek I always save a special holla for you. (yes, I just got all mushy :) #scriptchat -9:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston I get SO much more out of it RT @jeannevb: great exercise RT @dawnjohnston: Lately Ive been writing out beatsheets as I read #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r There's an hour limit to this! Sorry I'm new to this. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh Firefly would be good too :) #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC @GCGeek I always save a special holla for you. (yes, I just got all mushy :) #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @talented_boy haha, you're very sweet. Thank you xo #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh I really want scripts for Dexter and Castle #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

BeamsbyDiDi #scriptchat is sure fun...but not a lot of learning amidst the chat. Writing can be such a solitary venture. Thanks to repliers #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @dawnjohnston Reading scripts of films you already really love is also pretty interesting. #scriptchat #screenwriting #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Wow, times up? That WUZ fast. Thx to all and to the #scriptchat mavens... Huzzah! #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @RickRapier I don't love those kind of movies, but I watch them. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb great exercise RT @dawnjohnston: Lately Ive been writing out beatsheets as I read - focuses the reading @BeamsbyDiDi #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb The hour is up. Definitely went fast. Thanks to all who did their homework & lurkers/slackers who didn't. No detention here ;) #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @yeah_write Apatow is a $$$ success. Sometimes that means a grt writer, sometimes not. But question was RU impressed? #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie Darn it is over already! #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r I'll try that @beingbrad @BeamsbyDiDi read 10 scripts then write 10 pages. Repeat. #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Lately I've been writing out beatsheets as I read - focuses the reading @BeamsbyDiDi #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy since the hour is up and we get to say random thoughts, @jeannevb is pretty cool, yeah, people know her #scriptchat -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed @BeamsbyDiDi well, you found #scriptchat that's a great start. Lots of peeps here with a whole lotta info & street cred. Tequila too. -9:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie Thanks for #scriptchat discussions all. Time to fire up the BBQ on a chilly but clear Vancouver evening. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad RT @dwacon: @beingbrad FWIW my novel is on Kindle. And iPad. And Nook. And... #scriptchat -9:00 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy RT @beingbrad: that hour went faster than usual tonight. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad that hour went faster than usual tonight. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @BeamsbyDiDi READ as many as you can. Produced and unproduced/amateur. I think that's the best way to learn. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie @jeannevb @beingbrad Awesome! #treefort #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write The teens love him. They have $$ RT @RickRapier Re 40YR OLD: Is anyone here as impressed w/Judd Apatow as Hollywood seems to be? #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon @beingbrad FWIW my novel is on Kindle. And iPad. And Nook. And... #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie RT @jeannevb: @beingbrad we sit in a #treefort and plan out the #worlddomination of #scriptchat... and drink tequila -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie @BeamsbyDiDi Listen to #CreativeScreenwritingMagazine podcast, @OnThePage podcast, join #scriptchat, and read lots. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Yeah. Reading & writing RT @BeamsbyDiDi Can anyone recommend online scriptwriting learning opportunities? preferably free... ;) #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @yeah_write okay, good. i thought i was the only one. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie Almost to 1000 views on my blog. C'mon share the love. Let 'em know http://njwrit.blogspot.com/ is a fun read! #amwriting #blog #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @BeamsbyDiDi read 10 scripts then write 10 pages. Repeat. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek Great chat tonight, folks! As always: thank you! #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Is an arc the main way that we know the protagonist? There are many films where hero doesn't change; s/he changes others. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Agree. She was full steam ahead RT @scott_logie: @dawnjohnston I'm not sure Olive made any of the plot changing decisions. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon @GinyMacGregor I’m with you! #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @beingbrad Yes, my old eyes can't read it otherwise. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @jeannevb i don't get it. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon Time for Dexter… scriptchat reaches its denouement for me! #scriptchat -8:58 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

BeamsbyDiDi Can anyone recommend online scriptwriting learning opportunities? preferably free... ;) #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston That's what I was feeling RT @i_am_remote: @dawnjohnston Dad, unc, and brother all arc. Olive and Mom are more constants. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @yeah_write do you have to flip it to landscape to read them? #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor Got to go...Dexter is coming on! *waves goodbye* #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow Thanks all for another interesting #scriptchat, TV script sounds like it would be different for a change. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

   

jeannevb @beingbrad #treefort are the founders: me, @zacsanford, @yeah_write, @KageyNYC & @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell @beingbrad it's the nomenclature for the cool people who started this hashtag... @jeannevb @zacsanford @yeah_write & @KageyNYC #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @dawnjohnston @i_am_remote Not much arc there. Dad Had more of an arc. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Knocked Up sucked...RT @RickRapier Re 40YR OLD: Is anyone here as impressed w/Judd Apatow as Hollywood seems to be? #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I love mine for script reading. RT @beingbrad: btw I got a kindle for script reading. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @dawnjohnston Dad, unc, and brother all arc. (and the 3 dancing at the end). Olive and Mom are more constants. #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek @KageyNYC But then I holla'd in total support of your wonderful idea - TV script night. Maybe a table read that seats 200. :-) #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Coord38N27W Yes. RT @KageyNYC Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie @dawnjohnston I'm not sure Olive made any of the plot changing decisions. #badfornotwatchingrecently #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier LOL RT @beingbrad: @RickRapier Im not? Im still a jealous outsider wishing I could be an angry insider. #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Jan Script Night is the 2nd. We can def do TV script then since you all are cool with it. PLus, it's shorter :) #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write bowing out early as I have some editing to finish tonight. thanks for another great chat. #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Nice! I'm getting something soon, not sure what RT @beingbrad: btw I got a kindle for script reading. #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @tracinell what is this #treefort business? #scriptchat -8:56 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @RickRapier I'm not? I'm still a jealous outsider wishing I could be an angry insider. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KarlBimshas T-Shirts for Writers -> http://bit.ly/bKd0rt (and other stuff too) #nano #storycraft #scribechat #writechat #litchat #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell good night #treefort, thanks for another night of #scriptchat genius-ness(?) #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @zacsanford2 Does his oevre fall under the we-made-it-funny-on-set w/a bunch of pro improvisors? Or Apatow's writing? #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @nisajaie agreed #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @dwacon I hate laugh tracks in sit-coms..... #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston But did she have an arc? RT @i_am_remote: @dawnjohnston Very good question. I would have guessed... Olive? #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @dawnjohnston I felt is was Olive. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad btw I got a kindle for script reading. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie I don't think I have the patience for novels. I like the speed of blogging and screenwriting. #scriptchat #nano -8:55 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon Funny on paper doesn’t = funny on screen. A laugh track can make non-comedic scene funny. See http://youtu.be/WDIi0dzmvpE #scriptchat -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @KageyNYC I'd love to see some TV scripts #scriptchat -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Not surprised RT @dawnjohnston This was all IBM! RT @TravisLegge: @dawnjohnston i hear theres alot of failwhale going around #scriptchat -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @beingbrad precisely why I'm writing a novel. I just want to write... any story that moves ppl. @RickRapier #mycareerplan #scriptchat -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write Good question. RT @dawnjohnston: Have we talked protagonist? Was it dad? #scriptchat -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

saturdayknight Damn, got caught up eating dinner and reading that I missed #scriptchat tonight. :( -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @RickRapier I dig Apatow. Hated Funny People upon first viewing, but now I love it since I rewatched it as a drama only. #scriptchat -8:54 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier No UR not. RT @beingbrad: Im impressed with anyone who can survive in this stupid fucking industry. #lookslonginglyupward #sighs #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write LMAO RT @talented_boy: @yeah_write well that just defeats the purpose lol #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @dawnjohnston Very good question. I would have guessed... Olive? #littlemisssunshine #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write In honor of nano RT @jeannevb: @yeah_write who is this typewriter talking to me? Oh, Jamie! haha #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @yeah_write well that just defeats the purpose lol #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @RickRapier I'm impressed with anyone who can survive in this stupid fucking industry. #lookslonginglyupward #sighs #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dianewms Goodnight #scriptchat -- time for Desperate Housewives on the right coast. :-) -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh Yep :) RT @jeannevb: @I_Am_Remote yes, I think @PennyAsh is doing that contest too @yeah_write #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @yeah_write who is this typewriter talking to me? Oh, Jamie! haha #scriptchat -8:53 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @talented_boy Water? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Have we talked protagonist? Was it dad? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @nisajaie she saw it...she didn't like it =( #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @ozzywood you're not here today either, are you #COTWEETer! #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor TV scripts would be great to discuss is @IJasonalexander is joining us.: *fingers crossed* #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @jeannevb I'm only drinking coffee tonight. #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie @KageyNYC Yes and yes. #tvscripts #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @yeah_write so many of my fave people are making me sad...what's your drink of choice? need to pour it out lol #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Re 40YR OLD: Is anyone here as impressed w/Judd Apatow as Hollywood seems to be? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

art1032 @KageyNYC Yes (TV Scripts) #scriptchat :) -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Oh, and I'm sure you all know, but if you're knew, I'm really @zacsanford - this account is just for chats. :) #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb yep RT @KageyNYC: Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @I_Am_Remote Oh, I know what you are talking about. Have fun. #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

madskiadrai @dwacon thanks for ur information. #scriptchat -8:52 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

ozzywood Read today: [ critics ] Season 3: Hollywood Done Right http://bit.ly/9bgxbU #film #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad the secret reason for the table read is so that you know your actors have actually read the script at least once. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @I_Am_Remote yes, I think @PennyAsh is doing that contest too @yeah_write #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Have to take off early for a meeting with writer @destinpfaff. Have a great night everyone. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie @talented_boy Oh really. I can't believe she hasn't seen it. That is comedy movie sin. lol #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @zacsanford2 bad delivery can, nay WILL destroy comedy #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC Oh, look at that, I guess my Twitter prob is seeing no mentions... until now. @GCGeek, sir, you are ungracious! :-P #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write YES!!! RT @KageyNYC: Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @yeah_write watch out, @talented_boy will pour out your drink too ha #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed Me likes RT @KageyNYC: Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @Exoc0r the mechanism of the telling cannot be the goal of the telling, but I'm being pedantic. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

sdarancette RT @KageyNYC: Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r That's what I think I'm going to try hard to figure out, How to make someone laugh reading, and keeping it in the movie. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell phew, the world makes sense again. ;) RT @zacsanford2: .@tracinell Usually writers, director, producers are all there... #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie @tracinell Wow, I'd think there would be no reason to table read without a writer present. Just get on your feet and rehearse. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon Hmm... not sure why I can't type a post without tweetchat sending it mid-type. I had to do this in notepad, cut & paste... #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

sdarancette @KageyNYC I'm game for that. And quicker read, too. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek Holla! RT @KageyNYC: Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:51 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @yeah_write Actually it's for this crazy contest where everyone writes the first 15 pages of a feature, based on one pitch. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @nisajaie she didn't like 40 y/o virgin...so she had to be given a timeout...lol #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write Agreed. RT @jeannevb: @talented_boy @zacsanford2 40yo virgin was stupid... *ducks* #mustbeaguyflick #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC Would we ever be open to reading TV scripts on Script Night? Maybe pilot + an ep or two then discuss? #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Unfortunately dollar signs mean you will. RT @Exoc0r We definitely need originality now. I don't want to see another remake. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline Have to jump off. Great chat. Good luck with #nanowrimo @jeannevb @zacsanford & everyone else #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

madskiadrai @jeannevb so I'm late then.. *hiks. #nano #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 .@tracinell Usually writers, director, producers are all there for a table read. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @Exoc0r for me, the focus has to be on creating authentic people in an engaging story #scriptchat -8:50 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon Anyone see the #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote (Also, I was a reader at a small indie prod. company in Boston. Not any LA studio, before anyone asks.) #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dianewms @scott_logie Just saw Date Night = not funny. The humor was forced. "This is supposed to be funny & you're supposed to laugh." #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @I_Am_Remote You mentioned 15 pages. Are you writing a short? #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon Anyone see #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon Anyone #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @I_Am_Remote see, that right there is just depressing #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

nisajaie @talented_boy What did u do to @jeannevb? #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell I'm curious about 'table read'; is the writer invited or as Jessica Alba implies, do actors just rewrite at the table read? ;) #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 But since I need to leave early.. anyone writing an ensemble piece should read/watch LMS for research if you didn't this week. #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @scott_logie i didn't see that one or read it...but i'll keep that in mind #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb haha RT @talented_boy: @jeannevb that was the first statement youve ever made that made me sad =( *pours tequila down drain* #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier LOL RT @zacsanford2: One is a movie my company produced... so no title. :) But some ppl dig it a lot according to reviews online #scriptchat -8:49 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @jeannevb that was the first statement you've ever made that made me sad =( *pours tequila down drain* #scriptchat -8:48 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @beingbrad u must be practicing for Costa Rica #monkeythrowpoopsowatchout #throws #scriptchat -8:48 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote As a former reader, there was only 1 comedy script that made me laugh consistency. I think it went unproduced. #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:48 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @SPCWrite So Twitter has been in the Halloween candy again and is bouncing off the walls? #scriptchat -8:48 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @RickRapier One is a movie my company produced... so no title. :) But some people dig it a lot according to reviews online. #scriptchat -8:48 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @beingbrad true...but there were lines in the script that didn't make the movie that were funny as well...nice trade-off #scriptchat -8:48 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @jeannevb #throws!!! #scriptchat -8:47 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @beingbrad @JohnMiewald Where's the sacrifice? #scriptchat -8:47 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @zacsanford2 i read it after I saw it too...made it more funny cuz it was different than the flick...had new lines and whatnot #scriptchat -8:47 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Yes during table read RT @talented_boy: @zacsanford2 so youre saying comedy writers prayer is: I hope the right actor reads this #scriptchat -8:47 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @yeah_write web version is being a pain in the arse tonight. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Same here, it seemed more sweet than anything RT @zacsanford2: @RickRapier I didn't really laugh while reading 40 y/o Virgin #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Titles ;) RT @zacsanford2: There R also comedy scripts that ive read where I laughed more while reading than the final product. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @talented_boy @zacsanford2 40yo virgin was stupid... *ducks* #mustbeaguyflick #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @talented_boy I don't know if it was because I had already seen the movie, but yeah, didn't laugh while reading 40 year old v. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie @talented_boy I had trouble finding the laughs in "Date Night" on the page. I had trouble picking out consistent tone. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @talented_boy but they missed the "Kelly Clarkson" line in the script. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

art1032 LOL!!:) @GCGeek @KageyNYC Who you calling 'gracious'? ;-) #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon @madskiadrai http://www.nanowrimo.org/ #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald good point. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 There are also comedy scripts that i've read where I've laughed more while reading than the final product. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Them's fightin' words! RT @GCGeek: @KageyNYC Who you calling 'gracious'? ;-) #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC Yes. RT @talented_boy: @zacsanford2 so you're saying the comedy writer's prayer is: 'I hope the right actor read this'...?? lol #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @madskiadrai #nano is challenge to write 50,000-word novel in month of November #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @zacsanford2 I was ROLLING when I read 40 y/o virgin...literally laughed out loud #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @RickRapier A script that wasn't that funny reading was Groundhog Day, the movie with Bill Murray's ad lib, made it. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @rickrapier but the idea of a 40-year old virgin already lets you know the comedy is in the concept. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald Random & original are different @beingbrad if your goal is originality, you sacrifice story. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell @zacsanford2 words to live by, one more reason to love the #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

madskiadrai @jeannevb sorry if I asking now. What is #nano ?? Thx before. :) #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @RickRapier I didn't really laugh while reading 40 y/o Virgin, but I dig the movie. Lots of it was improv & testing dif cuts. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy RT @RickRapier: @zacsanford Wld you be willing to share titles of funny movies w/o funny scripts? Honest, Im curious. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell Ha! RT @KageyNYC: I love #scriptchat. Were so gracious w our guests but when its just us, theres some shoving... #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge That sucks ditchwater. RT @SPCWrite @TravisLegge The web version is all I can use at the moment. Error hell. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek @KageyNYC Who you calling 'gracious'? ;-) #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon @yeah_write No problems, only solutions (Tron) #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Focus fired Arndt bc he disagreed, then rehired him later. That time, he did anything they wanted ha #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @zacsanford Wld you be willing to share titles of funny movies w/o funny scripts? Honest, I'm curious. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald I agree. but that's a tricky deep puddle to step in. if your goal is originality, you sacrifice story. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge 15's a breeze RT @i_am_remote @TravisLegge Yeah, at 15 pages, it's not too much heavy lifting. #scriptchat #screenwriting #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald Fair. If you are writing for yourself, only you can judge your writing @beingbrad write original stories that resonate with me #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @zacsanford2 thanks, I have to log off for the night in a bit so will lurk for the rest of the chat. :) #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r We definitely need originality now. I don't want to see another remake. #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @tracinell Pacing is always tough in a script. Too spot on and it becomes predictable. Always leave the audience/reader guessing #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston Thanks #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC I love #scriptchat. We're so gracious w our guests but when it's just us, there's some shoving. We're like a really polite gang. xoxo -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write Are people having Twitter issues? I've been good so far with tweetchat.com #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @zacsanford2 Good to know about comedy #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @TravisLegge The web version is all I can use at the moment. Error hell. #scriptchat -8:43 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @zacsanford2 so you're saying the comedy writer's prayer is: 'I hope the right actor read this'...?? lol #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Agreed, but prefer to LMS RT @jeannevb: @audreyunboxed I saw SUNSHINE CLNING at a festival. Was okay, but nothing Id see again #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell I see that, this helps me to 'get it' in my own writing. RT @zacsanford2: @yeah_write I thought the pacing was right on. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston I'm sorry, nothing humourous there RT @PennyAsh: @dawnjohnston Me too and lost several friends #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald what was unoriginal for you about LMS? #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald @beingbrad You are right that nothing is totally new but I really think you have to try to push the envelope. It's key. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Lots of unoriginal crap sells. RT @JohnMiewald No one will force you to be original. Your wallet will do that. @beingbrad #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 .@talented_boy that's why so many comedy scripts (including TV) do table reads to make sure the laughs hit in the right spots. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @dianewms Cool. I love the stories of the struggle inside of and outside the family. #scriptchat -8:41 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald don't know. that's for the how-to writers. i'm just trying to write original stories that resonate with me #scriptchat -8:41 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @audreyunboxed I saw SUNSHINE CLEANING at a festival. It was okay, but nothing I'd see again #scriptchat -8:41 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston Me too and lost several friends #scriptchat -8:41 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @talented_boy But reading funny and seeing funny are two different things. A lot of humor is in the action or delivery. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed I tried watching SUNSHINE CLEANING, but couldn't get into it. Maybe I'll give it another go...yay instant netflix #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston This was all IBM! RT @TravisLegge: @dawnjohnston i hear theres alot of failwhale going around #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald something old in a... oh damn. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Some jokes are plain visual @talented_boy you gotta se em to really get em. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @yeah_write I thought the pacing was right on. Setups were in place for what would happen later (@tracinell) #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston I don't mind that dark stuff, been there! RT @PennyAsh: Same with suicide/depression thing, nothing funny in that at all to me #scriptchat -8:40 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @zacsanford2 I trust your judgement since you're you...but to me that's stretching it IMO...if you write a comedy, make it funny #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @TravisLegge Yeah, at 15 pages, it's not too much heavy lifting. #scriptchat #screenwriting #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @GinyMacGregor True, Starting is the easy part, keeping it going through the middle is hard #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek @RickRapier I think it makes the chat good! You're not venting, you're sharing. If everyone praised I'd question sincerity #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie iTunes link to #CSPodcast is here. He talks about writing LMS and realizing there's drama in every family. http://bit.ly/bHCKn2 #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald @beingbrad #scriptchat What is your definition? Please, don't say "something old done in a new way", thanks. -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @dawnjohnston i hear theres alot of failwhale going around #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell RT @yeah_write: @zacsanford2 What did you think of the overall structure of the script? #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @RickRapier If it wasn't for this chat I wouldn't have read LMS or watched the movie again. Probably won't again unless research #scriptchat -8:39 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @PennyAsh This week was easy in Nano, I think next three weeks are going to be hard. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Hadn't thought of that RT @i_am_remote: @Exoc0r @dawnjohnston Always felt the mom was the rock #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @zacsanford2 What did you think of the overall structure of the script? #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald LMS was original, but it wasn't new. good stories explore what it means to be human, that's not new #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy I totally understand #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @I_Am_Remote now that ive seen it, i may consider. Got a couple scripts lying around waiting for a fate...#scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

zacsanford2 @talented_boy Even if it doesn't make you laugh while reading, you know with performance that the joke/laughs are there. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

art1032 RT @jeannevb: Here's Creative Screenwriting Podcasts: #2 is Michael Arndt http://tinyurl.com/38jkl77 #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston Same with the suicide/depression thing, nothing funny in that at all to me #scriptchat -8:38 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @RickRapier I think LMS is a good example of writing & characters (especially ensembles) but believe there are some flaws. #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge RT @I_Am_Remote: Also, is anyone taking part in this contest? I might be interested in trading a read. http://bit.ly/9NQpV8 #scriptchat #screenwriting -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @RickRapier And that's what makes the chat so good, differing POV on movies. #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Here's Creative Screenwriting Podcasts: #2 is Michael Arndt http://tinyurl.com/38jkl77 #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald no, but i don't think originality means "never been seen before". #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @GCGeek The whole point to #nano is the writing, not so much the finisheing, at least to me #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @zacsanford2 then how is that movie produced? (don't answer that lol) #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote @Exoc0r @dawnjohnston Always felt the mom was the rock. The one who keeps journey on the rails. #scriptchat #littlemisssunshine #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge No problems with twitterific on the iPad...RT @SPCWrite @DerisiveDoll waves, Twitter keeps dying on me LOL. I can't win. #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Me too, just not as complex RT @Exoc0r: Yeah I think so. She could have been beefed up, But I still like the mom. :p #scriptchat -8:37 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh cool...I have a fear of loneliness... #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Thx @KageyNYC . I felt weird w/so many here praising the movie. I liked indies SUNSHINE CLEANING & MANAGEMENT. Just not LMS. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @talented_boy There are funny movies that just don't make me laugh when it's on the page. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Exactly RT @PennyAsh: @dawnjohnston Thanks. Seen that too much #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald No one will force you to be original. Your wallet will do that. @beingbrad #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor Well I did laugh when the brother found out he was color blind.....and screamed #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy Not just you. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston The others were so contradictory RT @audreyunboxed: I thought same thing, that Sheryl didn't have much character development. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 RT @scott_logie: Didnt read #LittleMissSunshine in advance. But I recommend Creative Screenwriting ToyStory3 podcast with Arndt. #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @dawnjohnston Yeah I think so. She could have been beefed up, But I still like the mom. :p #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @dawnjohnston Thanks. Seen that too much #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @scott_logie we shld find the link & post. I'll search... #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald Are you defending your right to be unoriginal? @beingbrad interesting. name a movie/story/book that is in no way derivative? #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek I'm at 5,000 words. I'll be that guy finishing the marathon after everyone's gone home, but I will finish @PennyAsh @zacsanford2 #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC I hated e.g. Slumdog Millionaire so I tend to fight idea of universally loved RT @jeannevb: @KageyNYC always stirring the pot :) #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @SPCWrite You can try http://tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat - it hasn't given up on me yet. #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @writeononline I loved that moment in the movie also The best "line" in the script was when Olive hugged her brother and said #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @Exoc0r Like I said earlier today winner/loser doesn't necessarily mean what we think it does :) #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy To me if you can't make the reader laugh while reading, the script isn't funny...or is that just me? #scriptchat -8:35 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scott_logie Didn't read #LittleMissSunshine in advance. But I recommend Creative Screenwriting Magazine's #ToyStory3 podcast with Arndt. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell thx @zacsanford, I learned a lot from this character driven script. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote Also, is anyone taking part in this contest? I might be interested in trading a read. http://bit.ly/9NQpV8 #scriptchat #screenwriting -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed @dawnjohnston I thought the same thing, that Sheryl didn't have much going on as far as character development. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Thanks! Had some tech difficulties to overcome RT @TravisLegge: Glad to have ya! RT @dawnjohnston Hi all, glad to be here! #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Mom was def least developed, but I liked that. EVERY char developing in 1 wknd, wldnt happen. She's mom. Her focus is on others #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @DerisiveDoll waves, Twitter keeps dying on me LOL. I can't win. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline Best "line" is him saying "okay" @jeannevb The best "line" in the script was when Olive hugged her brother and said nothing. #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @RickRapier @beingbrad can't art do both? Simultaneously? #scriptchat -8:34 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r Arndt didn't like what Schwarzenegger had to say about winners and losers. And thus came LMS. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon @zacsanford2 Intelligently assembled quirks… #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Well put, I found it sad too RT @PennyAsh: One thing I found really sad was the mother, she was the one defined by the others #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @zacsanford2 @GCGeek Never give up :) With tweaks I've sold the #NaNo books I didn't finish :) #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Glad to have ya! RT @dawnjohnston Hi all, glad to be here! #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

120pgs RT @zacsanford2: The opening 10 pages sets the tone, characters and goal. RT @tracinell: Q. To a reader what makes this a winning script? #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline @zacsanford2 Good! I am behind too with #nano but determined! #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @dianewms In the script is is written as Peaches by Prince. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write RT @KageyNYC: A good choice for Script Night is 1 we all dont agree on so we can hash out. Dont feel coy abt being a "dissenter" #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

DerisiveDoll @SPCWrite Helloooo! *waves back* #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek Awesome. I'm plugging along. RT @zacsanford2: @GCGeek I was close to throwing in the #NaNo towel but have turned it around. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor Have a brain cloud do ya? @jeannevb I had many brilliant things to say tonight, but after churning out almost 7,000 words #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 But this wasn't a commercial script. Produced independent route. RT @tracinell: Q. To a reader what makes this a winning script? #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @KageyNYC always stirring the pot :) #fightfightfight #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Wasn't the mother the least developed, though RT @Exoc0r: Everybody in LMS is 3 dimensional #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

I_Am_Remote Was struck by the character consistency. And they challenged each other more than other forces. #scriptchat #littlemisssunshine #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @beingbrad All that to splain why I didn't really like LMS. Maybe I'd appreciate the writing more if I'd read the script. #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dianewms Super Freak was not the song she danced to when it was filmed, so that's why it looked off. Don't recall the original song. #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dawnjohnston Hi all, glad to be here! #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek My lofty goal :-) RT @zacsanford2 Hardest thing to actually overcome is making the reader laugh while reading. Very tough to do. #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @GCGeek I was close to throwing in the #NaNo towel but have turned it around. #scriptchat -8:32 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb The best "line" in the script was when Olive hugged her brother and said nothing. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC A good choice for Script Night is one we all don't agree upon so we can hash out ideas. Don't feel coy about being a "dissenter" #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @beingbrad I'm hoping that art, incl movies, can bring truth, order, insight, not snapshots of the dysfunction all round us. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy Loved the script, it grabs you and doesn't let go until the end #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald @beingbrad I'm saying that as a *terrible* thing. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @DerisiveDoll waves hello! #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write LMAO RT @audreyunboxed: I can only take so much positive shoved down my throat. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

BeamsbyDiDi YEAH! RT @tracinell: Q. To a reader what makes this a winning script? #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek I shan't! *giggle* RT @jeannevb: @GCGeek Dont give up! Even if all you do is write every day, you still "won" ;) #nano #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @chicanaknight jump in the conversation. Chat is on now. Use hashtag #scriptchat :) -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite I'm busy with TV Spec scripts right now. #scriptchat -8:31 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb #scriptchat RT @chicanaknight: @jeannevb May 2000, he wrote the first draft in 3 days http://tinyurl.com/27qcgnv -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Plus the script has some great dialogue. RT @tracinell: Q. To a reader what makes this a winning script? #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @booksbelow Whoa so true. #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @yeah_write Exactly #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed I can only take so much positive shoved down my throat. #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 The opening 10 pages sets the tone, characters and goal. RT @tracinell: Q. To a reader what makes this a winning script? #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @beingbrad Nobody hides it that well. I'd flip your comment. In real life ppl R a mess. I don't go to movies to see real life. #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh i haven't read Zombieland but LOVED the movie #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @jeannevb Ha indeed :) Been there only without the kids #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell @DerisiveDoll I'm a late-lurker, sorta, kinda like a late-bloomer. :) #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @GCGeek Don't give up! Even if all you do is write every day, you still "won" ;) #nano #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @JohnMiewald are you saying that as a good thing or a bad thing? #scriptchat -8:30 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @PennyAsh Being a mom, this is sometimes true though. Not that I'd know, I just know other moms. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb welcome to my world ha RT @PennyAsh: 1 thing I found really sad was the mother, she was only one totally defined by the others #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell Q. To a 'reader' what makes this a winning script? #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @GCGeek Me too, I worry that my dry, dark humor is not so funny to other people. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald Little Miss Sunshine did not do anything we have not seen before. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy It will go in my top 10 for sure, along with Zombieland :) #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek @jeannevb I only knocked out 500 words for #NaNo - I'm not giving up! #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

DerisiveDoll @tracinell @SPCWrite Lurkers unite! :) #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I don't think I'd watch this film with my husband, as he probably wouldn't like it. I think I would though, after reading. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed I don't think all of them were likeable. I mean, I still hated Richard at the end of the movie. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @Exoc0r I'll have to try and watch it. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald I will say it - Little Miss Sunshine was ok. It was not remarkable. It is not a standard to live up to. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r Everybody in LMS is 3 dimensional even Linda the funeral lady. I just love how she's all caring, than swooshs the room divider #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @jeannevb Have a brain cloud, do ya?/ I had many brilliant things to say tonight, but after churning out almost 7,000 words #scriptchat -8:29 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh One thing I found really sad was the mother, she was the only one totally defined by the others #scriptchat -8:28 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek I found it to be very funny. I also realize humor is not universal. A fear I have regarding my own sense of humor. #scriptchat -8:28 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @jeannevb finished my rewrite of #GodGaveUsTomorrow ;) #scriptchat -8:28 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @RickRapier all people are messed up, but in real life we hide it. in the movies we get to see it lived out. #scriptchat -8:28 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh it's actually my fave script along with Juno...though I honestly haven't read as many as I should have by now #scriptchat -8:28 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Oh, i was referring to Frozen. The character interaction in it is incredibly real. @BeamsbyDiDi #scriptchat -8:28 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb I had many brilliant things to say tonight, but after churning out almost 7,000 words for #nano this wknd, my brain is mush #scriptchat -8:27 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

tracinell me too. RT @SPCWrite: Ill just lurk. lol. #scriptchat -8:27 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @Exoc0r exactly...as great as grandpa was, anybody could easily flip it and call him an ass #scriptchat -8:27 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor Even though it was sad to me, I felt better at the end because they were becoming united and realized they had each other. #scriptchat -8:27 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy :) Loved the writing #scriptchat -8:27 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @beingbrad OK, plz explain that tho, if you wld? #scriptchat -8:27 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline Me too RT @jeannevb I loved how he was able to show the theme (success vs failure) via all the plots & chars #scriptchat -8:26 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @GinyMacGregor Exactly. And the situations just weren't funny to me #scriptchat -8:26 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite I'll just lurk. lol. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek @writeononline :-D I played Winter in 3rd grade. A winter coat & Styrofoam snowball. I didn't strip either, though I was dying. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @talented_boy I agree, characters are characters. We pick and choose. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

BeamsbyDiDi What makes it "amazing" to u? (curious) @TravisLegge It one of the best movies ive seen in recent memory. Amazing writing. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Both had this resignation that ppl are wrecks, but "smile darn ya, smile." Cryin' on the inside sorta clowns. Not my thing. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @RickRapier for me it's what people would be if we weren't so focused on trying not to be who we are. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @yeah_write I can see where the writer meant it to be funny, the humor was totally lost on me #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb I loved how he was able to show the theme (success vs failure) via all the plots & chars #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I used to compete in rodeo queen contests (laugh all you want), and I could relate to being the one w/o money. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @RickRapier I think Frank, Olive and Grandpa were all likable. Richard was just stuck in his own ways. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy one problem I have with analysis of characters is the use of 'likeable'...everyone's definition is going to be different #scriptchat -8:25 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge It one of the best movies ive seen in recent memory. Amazing writing. @jeannevb #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Critics called LMS & SIDEWAYS uplifting, but I found both of them sad reminders of how messed up ppl can be... #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r Whoa, (reading the script) it is almost verbatim :P #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh part of why I loved it =) #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad All writing is manipulation and for me, LMS earned all the emotional moments throughout. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scripteach What made them unlikeable? RT @RickRapier: Didn't read script, but if Zac is correct, well, I didn't find anyone likeable. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline Minus the stripping, tho I did "Let Me Entertain You" in Grade School @GCGeek My favorite LMS character was Grandpa. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @TravisLegge making note ;) #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Also Arndt properly shows how to write in a song if it is needed as a plot device. He suggested a song for mood & tone. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

pacoblue RT @covermyscript: @zacsanford metropolis is on at 8 on TCM, totally remastered. http://imdb.to/crkY #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline I liked the girl. I looked - & acted - just like her at that age @GCGeek My favorite LMS character was Grandpa. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @PennyAsh I agree the family situation, the disfunctional lifes, It was sad. Seemed they could never get a fair shake. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy It does. The movie sends several messages #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC RT @jeannevb next Script Night is 12/5. Watch TALES FROM THE SCRIPT & we're having guest @GrandRiverFilms, writer & director ;) #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

art1032 RT @zacsanford2: Avail on Netflix Instant. RT @jeannevb: fyi, next Script Night is Dec 5th. Watch TALES FR THE SCRIPT & guest @GrandRiverFilms. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge I suggest Frozen by @adam_fn_green for a future discussion RT @jeannevb @JohnMiewald. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Didn't read script, but if Zac is correct, well, I didn't find anyone likeable. I understood their motivations, but likeable? No #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb OMG! I spent my honeymoon there ;) Loved it! Enjoy! RT @beingbrad: @jeannevb i will be in Costa FUCKING Rica! #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @GCGeek Only met one of mine. He lived in NYC. he was like the Grandpa in the film #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scripteach Was very taken by Grandpa dying of heroin, then LMS dancing "Super Freak," which he had taught her. Two unexpected surprises. #ScriptChat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Avail on Netflix Instant. RT @jeannevb: fyi, next Script Night is Dec 5th. Watch TALES FR THE SCRIPT & guest @GrandRiverFilms. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Exoc0r @SPCWrite It's a great movie, Lifts up the soul in good ways. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh Earlier people kept callin LMS comedy/drama. I just didn't see that, I found it a sad story overall #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @GinyMacGregor i liked sunshine cleaning too #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I felt bad for Richard. It was like he was trying to do the right thing, but he just didn't know how. Love him in the end. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @jeannevb i will be in Costa FUCKING Rica! #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite hmm my tweets are still effing up. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scripteach Which we should point out is hardly EVER the case. Don't expect it to happen. RT @zacsanford2: ...the script is almost verbatim. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

writeononline @JeanneVB Am collecting newsletter items for the Nov Newsletter. #Scriptchat members,send to Debra@WriteOnOnline.com by end of day 11/8. -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek My favorite LMS character was Grandpa. 1) He was free to be totally honest and 2) I never met either of my own. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor Iloved LMS and also Sunshine Cleaners... #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb fyi, next Script Night is Dec 5th. Watch TALES FR THE SCRIPT & we're having guest @GrandRiverFilms, writer & director ;) #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge We got next months? RT @jeannevb @JohnMiewald bc we pick a new script every month to read & discuss. LMS was this month. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite I've never heard of that movie. #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh agreed...still, doesn't take away from my original statement that the title is almost misleading...takes ur attn 2 her #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow All characters are likeable despite or because of flaws except Richard-until the very en-redeems himself jumping up on stage #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @JohnMiewald bc we pick a new script every month to read & discuss. LMS was this month. #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @UncompletedWork THERE YOU ARE! #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @GoIntoTheStory I don't think you're really here right now. Autopost or for realsee? #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @TheWriteScript I hear you! :) No homework just means you owe all a round of drinks #newrules heehee #scriptchat -8:20 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write BRB, I need coffee. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

UncompletedWork RT @covermyscript: @zacsanford metropolis is on at 8 on TCM, totally remastered. http://imdb.to/crkY #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @LifesizeLD :) #nano #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald Oh. Why that movie? @jeannevb we're talking Little Miss Sunshine script #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy Yep and it wouldn't work if emphasis was put more on one character over the others #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GoIntoTheStory Announcing 7 Days of Screenplays (Action) Magnificent 7: Bourne, Lethal, Raiders, T2, et al http://bit.ly/dihNVJ #screenwriting #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @zacsanford2 we won't tell anyone :) #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 If you're lurking and didn't read the script but have seen the movie, you can still jump in as the script is almost verbatim. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite Wish I could have done #Nano. #scriptchat #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Both the script & novel I'm writing now are ensemble cast. Reading LMS was perfect timing for me. Great pacing. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SharkGoddess @Patty_Salvatore Are you familair with #scriptchat? -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @Coord38N27W Sometimes you think you're saying one thing but in reality you're saying something else #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @dianewms I have that problem with red wine. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge True...RT @RickRapier @TravisLegge Naw, a toddler can fart and everyone laffs. Not too many toddlers tossing off bad puns. ;) #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TheWriteScript Hi all. Lurking. Didn't do my homework. (Don't tell @Jeannevb) Buried in statistics and data instead of LMS. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @Coord38N27W It could be even the writer didn't quite understand the story he was telling #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC RT @zacsanford2 script for LMS is a great example. Any aspiring screenwriter should look to it for character balance, arcs, etc. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh it's an ensemble, definitely #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @jeannevb I'm afraid to check my word count in #NaNo. I'm still way far behind. #scriptchat -8:18 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @JohnMiewald we're talking Little Miss Sunshine script #scriptchat -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @JohnMiewald Little Miss Sunshine script. #scriptchat -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @dianewms I never took a color test until I got glasses, so 20s. Guess I didn't find it odd because of that. #scriptchat -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @zacsanford2 i think he just might be #scriptchat -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy It's a case of having several main characters. Tough to pull of #scriptchat -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

JohnMiewald What is the topic on #scriptchat ? -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @TravisLegge Naw, a toddler can fart and everyone laffs. Not too many toddlers tossing off bad puns. ;) #scriptchat -8:17 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

LifesizeLD Ha ha! Bad girl! RT @jeannevb: Random tweet: fyi, in doing #nano, I feel like I'm cheating on #scriptchat -8:16 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @zacsanford2 I love the way the characters are introduced. #scriptchat -8:16 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite Ok cool. It worked. Twitter's not responding right now.#scriptchat #scriptchat -8:16 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dianewms Agree w/ Zac about a 15-yr-old not knowing he's colorblind. That testing is done early in school. Paul's performance great tho. #scriptchat -8:16 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Coord38N27W @PennyAsh Yet there is an attempt to mislead us in the tag lines. Merchandising didn't get it #scriptchat -8:16 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @PennyAsh not saying she isn't important...but all great supporting characters would have an effect on the story if omitted #scriptchat -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 The script for LMS is a great example of writing. Any aspiring screenwriter should look to it for character balance, arcs, etc. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write Yes! RT @GCGeek: I found it very relatable, but that may speak more to my dysfunctional family history than the screenplay. :-) #scriptchat -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

chicanaknight RT @GoIntoTheStory: 20 minute video interview with Aaron Sorkin via Script magazine http://bit.ly/bCXWuE #screenwriting #scriptchat #socialnetwork #writing -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Naw. Farts are just above puns...barely. RT @RickRapier I thot a fart was lowest ;) #scriptchat -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad I liked the van as a metaphor as well. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy funny thing is that I watched the TV version before seeing the full film and the meeting in the store was cut out #gofigure #scriptchat -8:15 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @talented_boy In a way she is though, everything revolves around her. The story wouldn't happen without her #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @TravisLegge try the veal. #scriptchat too far, I know -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I did find myself looking at the page numbers to see if they coincided with STC structure. And nearly exact. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 Maybe Michael Arndt is actually a genius for setting the scene of convenience in the convenient store. Good job @travislegge. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @jeannevb I'm gonna see if I can get into it, Twitter is not moving for me right now. http://tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed Ditto RT @GCGeek: I found it very relatable, but that may speak more to my dysfunctional family history than the screenplay. :-) #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @zacsanford2 that's one of them high fallutin literary devices #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb I loved how he structured the characters. Each was unique and flawed, but still likable. More likable than my family ha #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow Him running into the ex did nothing to move the story along. But I have had stranger coincidences happen to me crossing country #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dianewms @zacsanford2 I'm an action girl, & I thot LMS' opening pace was just right. Definitely not too slow, but not rushed either. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

MonaLiNYC Got caught up watching Tales From The Script and didn't make it through LMS script...but lurking and still reading #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @beingbrad yeah, the writing part but not the actual film and I cant seem to tweet right now lol. #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge @beingbrad thanks, I'll be here all night. Tip your waitress #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

scripteach Bingo 3x! RT @zacsanford2: setup of script is perfect but prob w/running into ex & 15 year old who doesn't know he's colorblind. #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Random tweet: fyi, in doing #nano, I feel like I'm cheating on #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek I found it very relatable, but that may speak more to my dysfunctional family history than the screenplay. :-) #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad Arndt talks about storm clouds on the horizon in act 1, did you sense those in LMS? #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow LOL! RT @TravisLegge: Well it is a "convenience store" #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy @yeah_write yes, I know...but the title still suggests it's about her...'little miss sunshine' doesn't sound like a destination #scriptchat -8:13 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 touche. RT @TravisLegge: Well it is a "convenience store" RT @jeannevb I agree, the gas station meetup was a bit too convenient #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write lol RT @TravisLegge: Well it is a "convenience store" RT @jeannevb @zacsanford2 the gas station meetup... convenient @booksbelow #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @TravisLegge haha good point ;) #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dianewms @SharkGoddess @GinyMacGregor Make mine a club soda with lime. I've sworn off alcohol. Can't tolerate the sinus headaches! #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GCGeek LOL RT @TravisLegge: Well it is a "convenience store" #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Sorry had to interject woth the lowest form of humor @jeannevb @zacsanford2 #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @TravisLegge nice. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @beingbrad I agree. I forgave him ;) Still love it. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy the fact that ppl still can find flaws in the script but it still won the best screenplay Oscar shows how imperfect the craft is #scriptchat -8:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @SPCWrite thank god tweetchat lives. Try http://tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat #scriptchat -8:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Well it is a "convenience store" RT @jeannevb @zacsanford2 I agree, the gas station meetup was a bit too convenient @booksbelow #scriptchat -8:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @jeannevb every script is allowed one coincidence, or so I've heard. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write The title is the contest name. And that's the film's physical destination. RT @talented_boy: the title is almost misleading... #scriptchat -8:11 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite @jeannevb Twitter died. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @theOffice_LA Especially the exposition, we find out what we need to know at the right times & not too much #scriptchat -8:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @zacsanford2 I agree, the gas station meetup was a bit too convenient @booksbelow #scriptchat -8:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 I find it interesting that in the writing they kept Frank's picture a secret until far later than in the movie. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @SPCWrite dammit! "your" #scriptchat -8:10 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @zacsanford2 I wondered why he kept calling greens brown. lol Found out on an eye test for glasses at Walmart. #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @booksbelow I just find the run-in at the gas station convenient. Just like the person who turns on the news at the right moment #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @zacsanford2 But the writing pulls you in and keeps you #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

theOffice_LA @pennyash I agree - the tone doesn't speak to me but it was well written @jeannevb #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Arndt also discussed how in shooting, he realized where he had overwritten dialogue #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad @SPCWrite but you're type of writing? #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier @zacsanford2 Thx for the reminder about METROPOLIS. #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @zacsanford2 I wanted to punch out Richard :) TSTL. The ex at the store was way too pat #scriptchat -8:09 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy the title is almost misleading...it makes you see the little girl as the lead character when she isn't #scriptchat -8:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 .@yeah_write Really? My school tested us in elementary school. Maybe 1st or 2nd grade. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

covermyscript bwahahaha! RT @dwacon: @covermyscript @zacsanford Put your two avatars together and it is like a scene from Spiderman... #scriptchat -8:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I agree. RT @Coord38N27W: It isnt really about the little girl, but a road buddy movie. Men have more details story... #scriptchat -8:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow @zacsanford2 I know you think Frank meeting his past in the middle of nowhere strained your credibility :-) #scriptchat -8:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Arndt was also lucky he had such great actors who they let improvise. Man, to be on that set wld have been cool #scriptchat -8:08 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

RickRapier Interesting observation RT @Coord38N27W: It isnt really about the little girl, but a road buddy movie. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write @zacsanford2 Hey, Scot didn't know he was color blind until he was 30-something. lol #scriptchat -8:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SPCWrite Not my type of film so back to lurking. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad Arndt said he had an idea that he didn't think was commercial about a girl who wanted to go to a beauty pageant. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge Didnt make it all the way through the script, but i dug what i read. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SharkGoddess RT @zacsanford2: But the opening/setup of the script is perfect. Within 10 pages you know everyone, their problems and where it is going. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

dwacon @covermyscript @zacsanford Put your two avatars together and it is like a scene from Spiderman... #scriptchat -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write RT @zacsanford2: But the opening/setup of the script perfect. W/in 10 pages u know everyone, their problems & where it's going #scriptchat -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy RT @zacsanford2: But the opening/setup of the script is perfect. W/in 10 pg u know everyone, their problems & where it is going. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb Arndt talked about how the directors changed some things & in hindsight, they were right. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Coord38N27W It isn't really about the little girl, but a road buddy movie. Men have more details story, she is a plot device #scriptchat -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC Ditto. RT @yeah_write: It's #scriptchat o'clock, so I'll be tweeting about Little Miss Sunshine for the next hour. Ignore if not interested. -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

audreyunboxed Ooo, I made it to #scriptchat (long-time lurker). Read LMS screenplay a while back for a class, it's an easy read & I loved the movie. -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 But my two biggest gripes: Running into the ex at the gas station and the 15 year old who doesn't know he's colorblind. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor I did watch the movie and watch the director's comments about movie and script. #scriptchat -8:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow Anxious to look at eurochat transcript later, I know @filmutopia had strong opinions on this film. #scriptchat -8:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

SharkGoddess Ouch! RT@ jeannevb @GinyMacGregor as long as you buy the 1st round of drinks, we won't bitchslap you ;) #scriptchat -8:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

talented_boy am I too late? #scriptchat -8:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 But the opening/setup of the script is perfect. Within 10 pages you know everyone, their problems and where it is going. #scriptchat -8:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

KageyNYC I thought script read beautifully. Many small, telling moments, no soggy parts, all added up to a complete portrait of a family. #scriptchat -8:05 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb I have the shooting script complete with writings by Arndt in it. I'll try to pick out things he said & post #scriptchat -8:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 I dig the writing and especially the characters in LMS, but my biggest complaint is the conveniences that happen. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write I didn't see the movie, but I loved the script. I love dysfuntional. And the structure was great. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor @jeannevb done *another round of drinks for my friends, please* #scriptchat -8:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow @zacsanford2 This must have been an almost final draft, love to read earlier one too. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge More than usual? RT @jeannevb fyi, Twitter is messed up tonight, so who knows how this chat will go #scriptchat -8:04 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh @jeannevb LMS is not my kind of movie but the script was brilliant, very well written #scriptchat -8:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

yeah_write It's #scriptchat o'clock, so I'll be tweeting about Little Miss Sunshine for the next hour. Ignore if not interested. -8:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb she knows I'm always messed up :) RT @beingbrad: @jeannevb but how do you think twitter feels about you? #scriptchat -8:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

Scatoma Strewnfields weekly chapter_ http://scr.bi/9RUfkI #amwriting #writing #bookbuzzr #scriptchat #fiction #novels #writers #readcast #Books -8:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 @booksbelow I remember a past interview with Michael that he went through draft after draft. Woulda loved to read an earlier 1. #scriptchat -8:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb @GinyMacGregor as long as you buy the 1st round of drinks, we won't bitchslap you ;) #scriptchat -8:03 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

TravisLegge For the first time in months, i'm ready to take part in #scriptchat. Missed you guys. -8:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

   

beingbrad @jeannevb but how do you think twitter feels about you? #scriptchat -8:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

zacsanford2 'ello. I second @beingbrad that everyone should listen to the Creative Screenwriting podcast of Michael Arndt w/@yogoldsmith. #scriptchat -8:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

GinyMacGregor I didn't do my homework! :-( *please don't hit me, please don't hit me! * #scriptchat -8:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad The movie sets up and pays off so thoroughly throughout. #scriptchat -8:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb fyi, Twitter is messed up tonight, so who knows how this chat will go #scriptchat -8:02 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb I had to do an outline of LMS for my @ScreenwritingU class. Scene-by-scene breakdown. Very cool exercise #scriptchat -8:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

covermyscript @zacsanford metropolis is on at 8 on TCM, totally remastered. http://imdb.to/crkY #scriptchat -8:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

booksbelow To start off, was amazed how closely film followed script (this version anyway) #scriptchat -8:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

beingbrad Did anyone listen to Michael Arndt on Creative Screenwriting? Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. #scriptchat -8:01 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

PennyAsh Have my diet coke with vanilla and my club cracker minis, all ready to go :) #scriptchat -8:00 PM Nov 7th, 2010

  

jeannevb It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK... bring on the sun with LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE -8:00 PM Nov 7th, 2010