by Pete Wassell IAFT/L.A. I come here to praise Philip Seymour Hoffman, not to bury him. What are the facts? We know how Phillip Seymour Hoffman died. He overdosed on heroin. He was found on the floor of his apartment bathroom with a syringe in his arm, surrounded by empty bags of heroin. During…
by Pete Wassell IAFT/Los Angeles No love for Llewyn Davis?! I wanted to open with that because I wanted you to know my motivations. To me Llewyn Davis was the one of the best films I’ve seen all year. It tells the story of literally the most unlikable character you can imagine who…
by Michael Chasin Screenwriting Mentor, IAFT/Miami There are few awards—in any endeavor—that carry the prestige of an Oscar. Oscar winner is a lifetime label—and it is said—good for a ten-year career boost. The Oscars themselves have become a cottage industry of red carpet fashions, ‘exclusive’ interviews, and preview shows—creating a celebration of the celebration….
by Pete Wassell IAFT/Los Angeles It’s that time of year again. The Nominations are coming out tomorrow. I’m not a clairvoyant, but my crystal ball is twitching. Having seen a great many films this year, and having liked a great many of them, I find it hard to nail down just who I think…
