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Screw You Tube by David Lambertson - Romantic Comedy - Nathan Jones breaks up with his long time fiance by posting a video on You Tube. He learns the true meaning of hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.  105 pages - pdf, format


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This is in the wrong area (should be comedy - not drama) - I probably screwed up the submission - working on getting it fixed.


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This is in the wrong area (should be comedy - not drama) - I probably screwed up the submission - working on getting it fixed.


Fixed.  No worries.


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I see an issue here with the usage of Youtube. But then we've had Google, Facebook, probably Twitter somewhere along the lines, so why not Youtube. I suppose it works, come to think of it... and may actually be a good call. I suppose what I mean by that is that it has potentially commercial legs. You shouldn't even need permission so long as Youtube is used just the way it is in real life and isn't set out to defame their image or whatever. So, after some thought, I think I've talked myself out of the issue with Youtube.

OK, I'm at the first 10 and I like how you've captured the characters. They're very real from both sides. You've done such a good job it's taken me back twenty years. I think I may be appreciating the skill used here because I've just read another character of yours on the complete opposite end of the age scale and you mastered that too.

At 24, and I'm calling this the end of act 1, where she finally finds out what he's done. I'm very impressed so far. Probably seen one typo, the writing is impeccable. You have a very solid basis for a good film here. I wouldn't watch it, but I can appreciate the talent involved in the story construction so far. This hits all the notes of a well told romcom.

The only thing actually that does annoy me a little is the use of RESIDENTIAL HOME in the slug, it seems a little too impersonal considering how many times it is used. I also had to double take on it because I thought at first it was like a care home or something. Not oo much of an issue though.

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HEATHER
It kind of works like a chain
letter. The video was posted on You
Tube and then shared on Facebook.
So all of Nathan's friends saw it,
all of Sarah's friends saw it and
then it is shared with people who
Sarah and Nathan may not even know.
And then those people share it with
their friends and so on and so on.
Oh, and anyone who is Googling how
to break up with someone is going
to see it. Sooner or later it goes
viral. 



Is this lengthy explanation as to how youtube works really necessary? Most people know how the internet works these days. It's fine to have the joke where the mother doesn't know, but I think that perhaps Sarah's troubles at the moment override the need for this explanation. I think Sarah shouting something like. "Because that's how the internet works Mom!" and maybe even leaving the mother without a full explanation would be best. I do like the viral line though, but I think this should stand on its own. Then have Sarah only realise that once she says it. Just one way around it. For me the lengthy explanation doesn't work and I imagine most viewers would zone out at that point. Not that they wouldn't come back again... but, I could be wrong. It's up to you decide what happens in your world.

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HEATHER
(viewing the laptop)
It says - "the girl should have put
out more." That's from someone
named SEX KING69.



This dialogue kinda explains about the strangers viewing the video and by this comment alone, Mom should pick up why this Youtube video is a bad thing. You could throw in an extra line from Mom here, like a shocked "Ohhhh." as it finally sinks in. Not sure if that works exactly, but you get my point.

The following dialogue doesn't really work for me either, because of the issue with the explanation. I don't feel this small section flows as well as the rest of the script.

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AARON
(to himself)
I don't think you're too fat.

Aaron reads the back of the compass.

AARON (CONT’D)
I think you're perfect. 



I knew this was coming so I'm not sure I like it signposted so obviously. I like the idea that I figured it (Aaron having a thing for Sarah) all out by myself without needing to be told... but then you tell me and I'm like... yeah, I already know. Personally, I'd end it there with her slamming the door on him. His face can say all of that anyway. I think you could trust the actor on this one.

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 She will watch this until she
becomes numb.



A lot of people may call the above a tell, but I like it. If I was a director reading that, I'd see it as a possible montage of her watching this video over and over again, getting angrier and angrier. Far simple to write what you have here than go into all the jargon necessary to show a montage.

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Startled, Josh rolls out of the bean bag chair into the
pizza. He sits up - a slice stuck to his shirt.



I think there's an opportunity here to ramp up the comedy a little, especially with Josh, he's the film's clown. He could attempt to throw the weed out of the window, as he does so he could still fall into the pizza but I'd rather it ended up stuck to his face, the weed could also land all over like an extra topping. So if it was the cops, he'd have been caught anyway.

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AARON
Did you figure out how to take the
video down yet?

JOSH
No, I told you, dude. I can't do it
without Nathan's password. 



He's a stoner. Maybe a quick, "What video?" before he remembers and then gives away he hasn't even tried yet by his vacant look. Then he tries to log in but doesn't know the password. I think we could see that and actually make that the point of this scene along with the no phone reception thing.

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SARAH
(sarcastically)
Oh yeah, the trolls are soooo
supportive. Here's one from DEADMAN
JOAQUIN.
(reading from IPAD)
"Dude, way to cut the fat." 


Great bit of dialogue.

I'm at 48 or 49 and only now is Sarah getting around to the revenge thing, we're half way into the film. I agree that it should come in the second act but perhaps the first part of the second act would be better. I notice there are over 100 pages in this and most romcoms I've seen usually run for no longer than 90 minutes. Some can run for 85 even. I think there are areas that can be cut, that don't really serve to move the story forward that would result in this beat naturally falling sooner. Completely up to you though, we're individuals, if we all wrote the same way what a boring world it would be.

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SARAH
That's right girls. Nathan Jones
reads at an eighth grade level. But
don't let that get you over
optimistic. He only comprehends at
a fifth grade level. 



LOL.

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GIRL 2
Bachelors?

NATHAN
Yeah, there are a lot of single
guys there.


Very funny.

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SARAH
Do you know me?



I think the above goes without saying. Her face could say it all. For the viewer the context already does a great job. It can only be Aaron. Well, I suppose you could make it anyone you like, but the viewer will be expecting it to be Aaron. Indeed, I did from the first comment.

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WIFE
You know. Soy sauce boy.


LOL. Excellent timing.

Code

"NATHAN JONES - LAUNDRY TIPS,
WEAR IT TILL IT SMELLS"



LOL.

Not really feeling the scene with the priest. Is it necessary?

It's a good romcom, it has its own angle and aside from a little pacing issue, I feel, it's pretty much done and ready to go. I'd suggest checking out companies that make these type of films and getting it out there. I think you could up the comedy ina couple of places, but over all it does exactly what you want it to. Any suggestions would be a matter of personal taste and any director or producer involved in this will have their own input. They may feel the pacing is spot on and that less comedy is required.

As a story this works. It's what I like to call a viable first draft and the success of this script does not rely on rewrites but a simple case of finding the right person to make it.
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Thanks much for the read - very helpful stuff.


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The only thing actually that does annoy me a little is the use of RESIDENTIAL HOME in the slug, it seems a little too impersonal considering how many times it is used. I also had to double take on it because I thought at first it was like a care home or something. Not oo much of an issue though.


Agree and an easy fix - thanks.


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Is this lengthy explanation as to how youtube works really necessary? Most people know how the internet works these days. It's fine to have the joke where the mother doesn't know, but I think that perhaps Sarah's troubles at the moment override the need for this explanation. I think Sarah shouting something like. "Because that's how the internet works Mom!" and maybe even leaving the mother without a full explanation would be best. I do like the viral line though, but I think this should stand on its own. Then have Sarah only realise that once she says it. Just one way around it. For me the lengthy explanation doesn't work and I imagine most viewers would zone out at that point. Not that they wouldn't come back again... but, I could be wrong. It's up to you decide what happens in your world.


Interesting - yeah, I had it there so that Sarah's Mom would be informed but I can see how in the moment of angst - a long explanation would not be forthcoming. Going to play with this - maybe use your line on that's how the internet works! with a follow-up form Heather akin to - "You know, like those kitten videos.


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This dialogue kinda explains about the strangers viewing the video and by this comment alone, Mom should pick up why this Youtube video is a bad thing. You could throw in an extra line from Mom here, like a shocked "Ohhhh." as it finally sinks in. Not sure if that works exactly, but you get my point.


got it.


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I knew this was coming so I'm not sure I like it signposted so obviously. I like the idea that I figured it (Aaron having a thing for Sarah) all out by myself without needing to be told... but then you tell me and I'm like... yeah, I already know. Personally, I'd end it there with her slamming the door on him. His face can say all of that anyway. I think you could trust the actor on this one.


Not sure I concur here - will mull it over.


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A lot of people may call the above a tell, but I like it. If I was a director reading that, I'd see it as a possible montage of her watching this video over and over again, getting angrier and angrier. Far simple to write what you have here than go into all the jargon necessary to show a montage.


I was wondering if I could get away with that. So far, so good.


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I think there's an opportunity here to ramp up the comedy a little, especially with Josh, he's the film's clown. He could attempt to throw the weed out of the window, as he does so he could still fall into the pizza but I'd rather it ended up stuck to his face, the weed could also land all over like an extra topping. So if it was the cops, he'd have been caught anyway.


Quite liked this - good suggestion.


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He's a stoner. Maybe a quick, "What video?" before he remembers and then gives away he hasn't even tried yet by his vacant look. Then he tries to log in but doesn't know the password. I think we could see that and actually make that the point of this scene along with the no phone reception thing.


Again - good suggestion.


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I'm at 48 or 49 and only now is Sarah getting around to the revenge thing, we're half way into the film. I agree that it should come in the second act but perhaps the first part of the second act would be better. I notice there are over 100 pages in this and most romcoms I've seen usually run for no longer than 90 minutes. Some can run for 85 even. I think there are areas that can be cut, that don't really serve to move the story forward that would result in this beat naturally falling sooner. Completely up to you though, we're individuals, if we all wrote the same way what a boring world it would be.


I will wrestle with this a little. In general, I agree sooner would be better. But also felt that time needed to percolate a bit to show that she is the type of person where revenge wasn't her first instinct. I'll play with it.


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Not really feeling the scene with the priest. Is it necessary?


It was the device for her to work through it - I'll take a second look. I guess I would view it as additive - not critical. If I get enuf folks to say that it is neither - it's an easy cut. But, I'm not there yet.


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It's a good romcom, it has its own angle and aside from a little pacing issue, I feel, it's pretty much done and ready to go. I'd suggest checking out companies that make these type of films and getting it out there. I think you could up the comedy ina couple of places, but over all it does exactly what you want it to. Any suggestions would be a matter of personal taste and any director or producer involved in this will have their own input. They may feel the pacing is spot on and that less comedy is required.

As a story this works. It's what I like to call a viable first draft and the success of this script does not rely on rewrites but a simple case of finding the right person to make it.


Thanks much for the review - good useful stuff!



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I think I'm just averse to characters talking to themselves. I've never liked seeing it in a script and I don't think it looks right filmed.

I think you already do an excellent job of showing it with subtext that to blatantly put it out there and with a character talking to himself... it ruined it for me.

Just by he looking at the compass and checking out the description, his face would say it all. I dunno... can you think of an instance in a film where the character talks to themselves and it works?
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Quoted from DustinBowcot
I think I'm just averse to characters talking to themselves. I've never liked seeing it in a script and I don't think it looks right filmed.

I think you already do an excellent job of showing it with subtext that to blatantly put it out there and with a character talking to himself... it ruined it for me.

Just by he looking at the compass and checking out the description, his face would say it all. I dunno... can you think of an instance in a film where the character talks to themselves and it works?


Off the top of my head - Taxi Driver and Caddyshack - but admittedly, in both of those cases for a different dramatic purpose. I get your point.


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Yeah, I thought of Sexy Beast as soon as I'd written it, but again, different context. For me a character talking to themselves is usually the equivalent of characters thinking to themselves in a novel. Only in a screenplay we tend to want to vocalise those thoughts. But we must resist. We wouldn't have the character talking to themselves in a novel, there's no need as we can convey what they're thinking anyway.

Unfortunately in a screenplay, all we have is subtext. To go the talking to themselves route is cheating in my opinion... unless you can make it work. But generally, I think we should avoid it.

Anyway, I hope you get some more reads on this and, for anyone reading, I can recommend Dave as an excellent reviewer and story analyst, so return reads will be well worth anyone's while.
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Yeah, I thought of Sexy Beast as soon as I'd written it, but again, different context. For me a character talking to themselves is usually the equivalent of characters thinking to themselves in a novel. Only in a screenplay we tend to want to vocalise those thoughts. But we must resist. We wouldn't have the character talking to themselves in a novel, there's no need as we can convey what they're thinking anyway.

Unfortunately in a screenplay, all we have is subtext. To go the talking to themselves route is cheating in my opinion... unless you can make it work. But generally, I think we should avoid it.

Anyway, I hope you get some more reads on this and, for anyone reading, I can recommend Dave as an excellent reviewer and story analyst, so return reads will be well worth anyone's while.


Thanks for the shout out Dude


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