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The boy who could fly
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 1:03am
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jwent6688
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 1:39am
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Meat and taters? Always thought they loved each other.... Mac & me's a pretty funny joke. Guess this may be a good joke OWC. Always tried to adhere stictly to the rules, but if you're having the laugh...
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stebrown
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 3:18am
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I'm guessing the entire script doesn't have to be this argument. As long as the argument is within the script and isn't just tacked on, then I'd think it would fit the challenge.
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stevie
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 4:52am
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Sounds pretty good. i might be up for 2 scripts - a piss take and a serious one. the first thing that popped into my head was aT-Rex chatting to a Triceratops. Not sure what the go was with that film clip, Phil. Is that from a real movie?
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rendevous
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 5:16am
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I shan't be bitching. I had a bitch once. I knew after I shoulda gotta dog. Bloody girlfriends. Fond of orders. I shall be busy digging holes for myself for the next week. Now. Dinner is served. Vegan? Get the feck out of my house! And take that tosser withya. Deekhed. R
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mcornetto
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 5:18am
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The first film clip Phil had up there was of a pussy. For obvious reasons, either he or someone else changed it.
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The boy who could fly
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 5:32am
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Since "DRAMA" is so vague it can be anything I think, The Exorcist was nominated for best picture "drama" and it is considered a horror, so drama to me is any category as long as it is dramatic it should be ok, comedy, suspense, horror, action, sci fi all fits in drama, so have at 'er is what I think.
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Scar Tissue Films
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 6:15am
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Nice try.
"A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, crime and corruption put the characters in conflict with themselves, others, society and even natural phenomena."
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The boy who could fly
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 6:23am
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oh well, that can fit in any genre imo, and thats all that really matters
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Blakkwolfe
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 8:13am
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Quoted from mcornetto
The first film clip Phil had up there was of a pussy. For obvious reasons, either he or someone else changed it.
Too bad...that kitty was sweet.
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FDiogo
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 8:21am
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I'll try to participate but first I sure will read other people's works. It's only fair
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ajr
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 8:28am
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I think I'm going to create a new sub-genre for this one called Melondrama...
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stebrown
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 10:29am
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I think I've got a pretty decent idea. Even outlined it. That's what working weekends does for ya. There is actually a fair bit of freedom to work with that still meets the genre/theme, I think.
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Mr.Z
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 11:13am
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Yeah, the theme kinda screams "comedy".
Oh well, at least he didn't pick "Farting Tournament in a submarine".
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James McClung
Posted: May 8th, 2010, 1:51pm
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Am I the only one who thinks this is actually a pretty decent genre/theme matchup? If anything, the existence of organizations like PETA and the Animal Liberation Front should indicate that there's a lot to be said on the subject. If Phil hadn't posted the Mac & Me clip, I doubt there would've been as many questions regarding the legitimacy of the post. BTW, what a goofy-ass looking movie! I sometimes forget how much silly shit was around in the 80s. Should be an interesting variety of entries. I do think that drama is a full-fledged genre but I agree with Jordan that it's broad enough for people to bend the rules and write horror and comedies, with or without bullshit arguments. Wouldn't be the first time. So have at it, people!
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