In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Ep 247 - Simon Barrett on Azrael and Crafting Nonverbal Storytelling
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
- Simon’s unconventional journey from working as a private investigator to becoming a successful screenwriter.
- The creation of the "mumblegore" genre with Adam Wingard and how it influenced their films.
- How Simon used world-building and mythology to shape Azrael’s post-apocalyptic, dialogue-free atmosphere.
- Advice for screenwriters: Focus on creating films that can be produced with available resources to break into the industry.
- The casting of Samara Weaving and her remarkable commitment to her role in Azrael.
- 00:38 – Introduction to Simon Barrett and Azrael
- 01:31 – Simon’s Origin Story: From Missouri to Screenwriting
- 02:50 – Writing Dead Birds and Early Career Struggles
- 03:39 – Creating the Mumblegore Genre and You're Next
- 06:14 – Crafting Azrael: Challenges of a Nonverbal Script
- 09:47 – Writing Action vs. Dialogue and Pacing in Azrael
- 16:08 – Casting Samara Weaving and Her Performance
- 18:46 – Advice for Screenwriters: Writing with Production in Mind
- 24:27 – Azrael: Theatrical Release and Working with Shudder
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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Ep 247 - Simon Barrett on Azrael and Crafting Nonverbal Storytelling
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
- Simon’s unconventional journey from working as a private investigator to becoming a successful screenwriter.
- The creation of the "mumblegore" genre with Adam Wingard and how it influenced their films.
- How Simon used world-building and mythology to shape Azrael’s post-apocalyptic, dialogue-free atmosphere.
- Advice for screenwriters: Focus on creating films that can be produced with available resources to break into the industry.
- The casting of Samara Weaving and her remarkable commitment to her role in Azrael.
- 00:38 – Introduction to Simon Barrett and Azrael
- 01:31 – Simon’s Origin Story: From Missouri to Screenwriting
- 02:50 – Writing Dead Birds and Early Career Struggles
- 03:39 – Creating the Mumblegore Genre and You're Next
- 06:14 – Crafting Azrael: Challenges of a Nonverbal Script
- 09:47 – Writing Action vs. Dialogue and Pacing in Azrael
- 16:08 – Casting Samara Weaving and Her Performance
- 18:46 – Advice for Screenwriters: Writing with Production in Mind
- 24:27 – Azrael: Theatrical Release and Working with Shudder
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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