Daily Archives: January 28, 2008

Research essential to good writing

Sometimes you have to know a lot more than what ends up on paper. Whether it’s a screenplay, stage play or a high school essay, it always comes across who knows their stuff and who’s flying by the seat of their pants when it comes to writing well on any topic. And you can be …

January 28, 2008 – 2:07 AM | By Craig Hansen | Posted in late night writing, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Spartans top box office

“Scary Movie”-style comedy “Meet the Spartans” beat out the return of Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo character, laughing up $18.7 million at the box office this weekend, the movie’s debut. Rambo, meanwhile, wasn’t far behind, coming up with over $18.1 million to take second place at the box office. That’s not a spectacular debut, but it’s …

January 28, 2008 – 1:52 AM | By Craig Hansen | Posted in writing | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Strike could end by Oscars?

TV Guide.com is predicting, based on talks on strike lines with striking writers, that the WGA Strike could be over in time for the Oscars, which are scheduled to air on February 24. That’s about four weeks away. While a bold prediction, there is evidence both in favor of, and against, such a resolution, so …

January 28, 2008 – 1:28 AM | By Craig Hansen | Posted in 2007 WGA Strike | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)