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Squirt: "Too Much Citrus" by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Dan is quite abruptly endowed with the power to squirt a jet of water from his index finger. 7 pages - pdf, format
Squirt: "Fashion and Focus" by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Rufus and Dan get to down to business. 7 pages - pdf, format
Squirt: "The Auditions" by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Dan and Rufus hold Sidekick auditions with the help of Rufus' little sister. - pdf, format
Squirt: "Over" by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - The team has a day of reconnaissance, in which a clue is discovered and a sidekick gets a costume. 11 pages - pdf, format
Squirt: 'Publicity by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - A newspaper article is printed about Squirt after Dan stops a purse-grabber. 10 pages - pdf, format
Squirt: 'Up the Ante by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Sean finds a sidekick in Momo and they develop a scheme. Dan and Lisa plan a "date" as do Rufus and Sue. - pdf, format
Squirt: Dates by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Dan and Lisa enjoy a work-date. Rufus and Sue enjoy a picnic. Sean and Momo enjoy a kidnapping. - pdf, format
Squirt: Trouble by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - An unexpected arrival causes strife amongst the Squirt Squad as Sean and Momo further their scheme. - pdf, format
Squirt: Viral Video by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Sean and Momo discover that Dan is Squirt as their hypnotic you-tube video reaps mayhem. - pdf, format
Squirt: Climax by Tyler Higgins (Higgonaitor) - Series - Rufus and Dan stop their squabble to save their respective ladies...and the world. - pdf, format
- "Inside their is a pre-cut grapefruit" - should be "there"
- "effectively stpping it" - "stopping"
- "all natural steel-making proccess." - "process"
- I had to google Jeopardy to find out why Rofus was answering with questions... If I didn't know what the show was, it would sound weird. Maybe pick another show more known? (I could be making a fool of myself here because Jeopardy is probably really popular... but anyway)
- "I prefer the classic yet classy knock. Sue me." - Made me laugh out loud. Good stuff.
- I like how it ends, but I don't like the last line.
Overall I thought this was really funny Tyler. Easy to film, funny, and you are setting up some interesting characters. Well done, I look forward to the next one...
Yeah, Jeopardy is sort of a huge deal, at least over here anyway.
As for the last line, I was really just going for awkward humor. Did you just not think it was funny? or too abrupt?
I was thinking, after reading your comment and re-reading it, that maybe I should add an action line along the lines of: "Rufus smiles slyly, as if simply repeating his claim will get Dan to agree. Dan shakes his head, Rufus looks down."
Or something like this:
RUFUS But it might...
Rufus has a sly smile, as if he has some theory . . . Cliffhanger music plays and the screen cuts to black. (I can do that, I'm filming it). Closing Title card (Squirt) appears.
Cut To:
Rufus sits at the table in front of a finished grapefruit and an empty glass of OJ. Dan, with an impatient, bored expression, sits with his finger in the bucket. Rufus flicks his index finger in the air.
RUFUS Okay. Definitely not too much citrus.
Something like that. Do you think either of those makes a better ending Tommy?
Once I re read the ending a few times, I do think it's funny... but could be much better. If you were to go with the original ending, I would have change this line,
"Well Dan, it just might have everything to do with your finger jet." To something like, "Well Daniel, it might have something to do with having too much citrus." The the last line would work better I think.
Saying that, Rufus has some doubt, he isn't sure. This isn't really him, as he's a mega nerd right?
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RUFUS But it might...
Rufus has a sly smile, as if he has some theory . . . Cliffhanger music plays and the screen cuts to black. (I can do that, I'm filming it). Closing Title card (Squirt) appears.
That is more of the kind of thing Rufus would say, but not as funny as the awkward, "But it might..."
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Rufus sits at the table in front of a finished grapefruit and an empty glass of OJ. Dan, with an impatient, bored expression, sits with his finger in the bucket. Rufus flicks his index finger in the air.
RUFUS Okay. Definitely not too much citrus.
I don't really like that bit.
So overall, I would change the second last line Rufus says, and the last line will look better.
First off I think I already explained my like for the superhero genre so with that out of the way here goes.
I read the comments by TP and he said the error stuff so I can focus on the script.
The line for the episode says "Rufus tries to discover it's origin" but he really doesn't. He makes a few out of the blue guesses and doesn't really DO anything. It seems odd that he comes to those conclusions and they are right in a sense. Maybe he also has a power and that sets it up I don't know and that's why it seems odd.
If the next episode is about the villain you mentioned on the WIP boards I would put the episodes together into one. You can still film it separately but I personally feel a "pilot" or first episode should hook you and if you meet the hero and the villain in one episode it works so much better.
The episode by itself as is works fine but in my personal opinion I think it needs more to introduce us into the characters world. The dialogue and the story are the selling point which is why I think you need more in this episode. Four minute episodes will work fine for a web series except the pilot which should introduce the cast.
I also go by watching other web series.
Edit: I forgot to mention in my initial post that the title is awesome. A good way to interest readers/watchers. Another short lived web series by an SS member had a title that made you want to watch it too.
Hey Wes, (I Don't think I'll ever get too used to calling you steven, and I've known thats your real name for like, three years now)
Thanks for the review.
I added a few pages to this script, and it includes introducing Dan's Love interest, which I think gives us a bit more of a view into his world.
I actually didn't plan on introducing the villain until the fourth episode. The first three are just sort of supposed to introduce our heroes. Do you think thats a bad idea?
I'd have posted the re-write of this episode, as well as the next two, but the OWC is in action, and I can't until 4/20.
I really liked the title too. I just hope that too many people aren't dirty-minded about it
I think you're right about the problem with the logline. I think I'll change it to something like "Dan is abruptly endowed with a super power." Short, but sweet. And the powr is definitely (probably) not caused by too much cirtus.
I added a few pages to this script, and it includes introducing Dan's Love interest, which I think gives us a bit more of a view into his world.
I actually didn't plan on introducing the villain until the fourth episode. The first three are just sort of supposed to introduce our heroes. Do you think thats a bad idea?
I'd have posted the re-write of this episode, as well as the next two, but the OWC is in action, and I can't until 4/20.
I really liked the title too. I just hope that too many people aren't dirty-minded about it
I look forward to the new version. The villain suggestion was based solely on personal preference. If the first four are interesting enough and people keep coming back... the villain can wait. Time will tell. Since you're not filming yet, you can toy with it and make sure it hooks people.
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April 20 ("4/20" in U.S. date notation) has evolved into a counterculture holiday, where people gather to celebrate and consume cannabis.
How will you get anybody to read it on a holiday haha
Not bad Tyler, but like me pointed out, the stakes could be upped.
How about for comical effect, have Dan standing around waiting for someone or a group of friends or family arrive. And he has his hand in his pocket. It starts off as a trickle, then progresses onto a full-on jet speed hose.
Increasing the page size to ten might be better too.
As for the ending. Citrus squirt in the eye is bound to up the ante.
RUFUS Hello Daniel. How are you? Rufus’ face changes from that of pleasant conversation to that of confusion. RUFUS Well, that’s odd. Right out of the index finger? Hmm. Rufus takes a bite of his English Muffin. RUFUS Very curious. I’ll be over as soon as I finish breakfast.
This is a two sided converstion in one location. A (V.O.) of the other character other switching form one location to the other would work better. Also The dialouge should read as RUFUS (CONT'D) after the interjection of scene action.
I find RUFUS a little bit one dimensional and a sterotypical English toff/geek. He's about 50 years out of time. There are very few 18 year old english guys who talk and act like this. The character would be much more credible if he were toned down, especially the upper class mannerisms and manner of speaking.
Hey guys, Thanks for the reviews. The Re-Write of the first episode is up, and the ante has been upped with the addition of a love interest for Dan, so it's worth a re-read for the introduction of a new character.
Badbaz, This is a comedy, and one element of comedy is having unusual characters. Rufus is an example of this. Also, it is a script about a kid abruptly endowed with the power to shoot a jet of water from his finger...it's meant to be a bit out there. Thanks for your advice, though, and in the future I'll keep in mind that I do have to be careful with Rufus, and not take advantage of his unusuality.
The second episode is up as well, and I think the third should be finding its way up there pretty soon. Any feedback is, of course, appreciated.
Hey Tyler. I liked the second episode. Good stuff.
- Again, I think the last line is a letdown. It could be better. - The "focus" went on for too long I think. - Dialogue is good. You are moving the story along well. - Dan needs to be a bit deeper. Add some more to his character I think. I haven't read the rewrite of the first episode, so maybe the love interest is what is needed.
First off, Hey world, third episode (and my current favorite) is up. Thanks Don!
Tommy, Thanks for the review...you should really re-read the first though, enough changed, and it really shouldn't take too long. I'll work on shortening the Focus part.
I'll be filming it this summer, probably late july/August.
Hey Tyler, i waited till now to comment. I've been reading the series as you've been squeezing them out (haha) Mate, excellent comedy, really out there. It's seems familiar in it's context but you've given it a distinct flavour of your own writing. Watermelon fists is an absolute classic! Are you a Monty Python fan? That could have been in one of their 'interesting people' skits. The formatting and grammar were good and things were kept moving. I was a little confused by Sarah getting on the turps - so the plan was to get her drunk and ? was that for pure comedic relief? Maybe I misread it. Anyway keep it up. I wait for the next installment. Oh, just a thought: we didn't see the finger squirt in that episode. Maybe it could've gone all over the kitty girl or one of the others? Cheers
Watermelon fists is an absolute classic! Are you a Monty Python fan? That could have been in one of their 'interesting people' skits.
Actually, watermelon fists was mike's idea. I like Monty Python, but I've really only seen Life of Brian, Holy Grail, and and now for something completely different.
I was a little confused by Sarah getting on the turps - so the plan was to get her drunk and ? was that for pure comedic relief?
Sarah, Dan, and Rufus were supposed to be emulating American Idol, and Sarah was supposed to be Paula, who is commonly thought to be constantly inebriated.
Hey Tyler, just read number 4. Look, I have to say, much as I love your sense of humour and style, I really think the finger needs to be squirting at least once, in every episode. I know you said earleir it would be tough to film the effect, but it sort of defeats the purpose of the whole series - it is called 'Squirt', after all...
Don't get me wrong, the whole concept is cool and has great comic potential but it seems to be meandering along at the moment. That's just my opinion. cheers stevie.
Hey Stevie, Thanks for the read, but I have to disagree. If this were an hour long show, or even a half hour show, I'd agree with you, as I'd have enough time to build a story arc where the power would be necessary each episode, as well as progressing the plot. But I think that as a 5-10 minute web series, the power doesn't need to be used in every episode. I think that I can hold the audiences interest without it, through moving the story along. About the series being called Squirt, everything that happens does relate back to him being able to squirt water from his finger, and to me thats enough.
Also, this is by no means to be thought of as an action series. Totally comedy. i wouldn't even call it a double genre. At most I would say it is a comedy series with occasional brief action sequences. Just thought I'd be clear, in case you were expecting action in every episode.
As I was writing episodes three and four, it honestly didn't even occur to me that his power wasn't used. I only realized it when you mentioned it, and figured I'd leave it that way because I accomplished what I wanted to accomplish in each episode, and as a bonus wouldn't have to deal with the effect when filming it.
But, don't worry too much, he uses his power in episode Five. Not in Six though. Sorry.
Did you ever see the cartoon O'Grady? It was great, if you haven't. It was about a town where weird things would happen, like people would suddenly get older when they sneezed. What was cool about the show was it didn't depend at all on "the weirdness" as they called it, it was just sort of there. They'd have entire story arcs that would have absolutely nothing to do with that weeks weirdness. I thought that was awesome.
Another example (not to be redundant, i just want you to know I read your advice and really thought it over) is a technique used by improvisers to keep things real. The technique follows the phrase "In the world of Nazi cannibals, the nazi cannibal lesbian is only a lesbian." Meaning, in Dan's world, being able to shoot water from his finger is no big deal, since he lives with it. It's only weird to us, the audience, who do not have the ability and expect him to use it all the time.
I hope this makes sense, and sorry for not taking your advice about using the power in every episode. I'll try to work on its meandering-ness in other ways. Tyler
Great reply Tyler, good points you make! I don't think I mentioned I thought it was an action piece. Its obvious straight up, this is wonderful off-beat humour, of the type I dig.
I haven't heard of that cartoon but its sounds like a good premise. I know you are trying to keep the squirting under wraps and build things up - taken into account! Naturally, these observations were just my opinion. that's where these forums pay off - interesting feedback to all. I'm looking forward to the next episodes. cheers
I read four of the episodes. I think it's silly, amusing and show a lot of imagination, though I have to admit I'm not sure what your aim is here. Most superhero stories have a villain and the villain is usually established pretty early. I think there has to be some reason he wants to be Squirt. Otherwise he might as well just be a bartender - which he is quite well suited for with that ability.
But again, I'm not quite sure that is what you are aiming for. You might want to be doing this to have some fun. Though I think you could draw many more viewers if you have a compelling story too (even if it's a silly one).
Hey Michael, I have a ten episode story arc planned out which gets (I think) compelling, as the villain is introduced (hinted at in this episode, introduced in the next), as love connections form, and as the characters grow (blah blah blah).
I have five and six done, I'm just sending them through the friend-edit mill before I put them on here.
For me, I don't think this series is going well. The first script isn't much different, the second could do with the first 4/5 pages chopped off, and the last one seemed to take an age to go somewhere.
I'm confused, the first script is much different from what?
What parts in the second do you think could/should be cut?
How do you mean the last one took an age to go somewhere? I s'pose I thought it started fine (or I wouldn't hav eposted it) so some ellaboration would be realy quilte helpful.
I haven't posted the next few as I'm sort of editing the villain a more notable part, and thats taking some effort, but I should have them sent in soon.
Production will start next month, so all these reviews have been really helpful. Thanks.
If you start from the fifth page from the slug. Then we are going somewhere. Obtaining a sidekick is a good idea.
The focus stuff I felt was unnecessary and just dragged. It kinda of reminded me of Yoda telling Luke to focus. Not for me.
For the 3rd script. I'd start from the montage scene, or the line before.
I like parodies like the next man, but one of American Idol? I personality don't like reality tv shows, white people pretending to be black and people insisting on speaking in an accent they can't speak.
Plus, your Dan/Squirt character is pretending to be a black man in costume to people auditioning in front of him. Who'll have no choice to think that's what he is if they can't see him.
Also, after you said in the 12th post that the rewrite of the first episode is up and that the ante has been upped. That's why I said that the first script wasn't that much different.
Combine both those scripts and this will flow faster. But then again, take this with a pinch of salt. I'm probably in the minority.
I know I've been a bad friend to the simplyscripts community recently, but, believe me or not, this has probably been the busiest year of my life. Anyway, here's a preview for Squirt!, which, god willing, should be airing in January.
That was cute Tyler. The promo was really cheery. It seemed surprisingly influenced by the Monkees. It didn't really say much about the show though. If I hadn't read some of the scripts I wouldn't know what it was about, though it was fun and made me curious to see what you will do with the show.
Thanks guys. I think I may edit in a few titles, so that, for example, when Sean, the villain comes on the screen, it'll say something like "Villains", to sort of give people a better idea of what it's about.
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