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Posted by: Don, September 2nd, 2009, 8:13pm
That is it folks.  There are 38 37 scripts in this challenge.  Tomorrow, I'll post a listing of names of the folks who entered so we can begin the 'who wrote what' phase.

More later,

Don
Posted by: Don, September 3rd, 2009, 10:56am; Reply: 1
Here is a list of the folks who participated in the OWC with usernames (if

Elisabeth Dubois (elis)
Cindy L. Keller (cindylkeller)
R. McManus (rendevous)
Michel J. Duthin (michel)
Sandra E. Watson (sandra e.)
REMOVED
Astrid Romero (astrid)
Antonio Gangemi (tony gangemi)
Cameron Mitchell (cam17)
Steve McDonell (stevie)
Gary D. Rademan (grademan)
Rick Kinsella (decadencefilms)
Linder (lalaindahouse)
James McClung (james mcclung)
Tim Ratcliffe (trojan)
Jonathan L. Terry (jonathan terry)
Charles Bonet (chuckbonet)
Arzadon Keniel (dude)
Martin Back (martin_b)
Ian Lempert (bobtheballa)
Kenneth Byrd
Khamanna Iskandarova (khamanna)
James Williams (jwent6688)
Jon Barton (johnnyboy)
T. Joseph Fraser (blakkwolfe)
Herman Chow (coding)
Jordan Wiebe (theboywhocouldfly)
Michael Cornetto (cornetto)
Marnie Mitchell Lister (wannabe)
Icaza Caravaggio (icazacarav)
Jeff Bush (dreamscale)
David Birch (slapshot)
Lew Sherwood (big lew)
Bryan Mora (brymo)
Tom Pascal (tommyp)
L. Chambers (lc)
Calvin Peat
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 3rd, 2009, 11:28am; Reply: 2
Well...I'm wrong with four of my predictions already, since none of those people entered!
Posted by: Brian M, September 3rd, 2009, 11:55am; Reply: 3
I wish I had the time to enter, well, I had the time to write, but it would be pretty exhausting to read and review all the other scripts. I was already in full flow in a few of my own projects and felt it would be wrong to drop everything for this challenge, even though I really wanted to give it a try.

I will take part in the upcoming Script Club and hopefully the next OWC when it comes around.
Posted by: michel, September 3rd, 2009, 11:57am; Reply: 4
I"m not good at the guesses, but I think everybody would have guessed which one was mine...   ;)


Michel 8)
Posted by: bobtheballa (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 11:59am; Reply: 5
I'm thinking Sandra wrote 'Mem' and Lew Sherwood wrote 'Piano Tears.'

Not sure about the rest... still have another 15-20 to read.
Posted by: michel, September 3rd, 2009, 12:02pm; Reply: 6

Quoted from bobtheballa
I'm thinking (...)  Lew Sherwood wrote 'Piano Tears.'


I think we all guessed...  ;D
Posted by: bobtheballa (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 1:50pm; Reply: 7

Quoted from michel


I think we all guessed...  ;D


Shhh... I was trying to look smart. ;)
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 6:36pm; Reply: 8
Tell you what, I'll keep a tally of what we think so far.  Add to it if you have any guesses.

Mem - Sandra
Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood
Monster Lullaby - elis
Your Song - Michel
I've Got To Go - Tommyp
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 3rd, 2009, 6:40pm; Reply: 9

Your Song

is unmistakably Michel's.

I need to finish the reads and then I'll try and play detective.

Sandra
Posted by: LC, September 3rd, 2009, 6:45pm; Reply: 10
So doing a head-count, (including Removed) one person submitted two entries?

... or have I just had a long night/early morning and can't count?
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 6:48pm; Reply: 11
It's possible a second entry may have been accepted - I don't think there's a formal rule about submitting more than one entry (there is an informal one but it's very informal).   So, there could be someone lurking out there who wrote two.  Of course, Don could have accidentally left out a name.

But you did count correctly.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 7:12pm; Reply: 12
Yes, there were 2 entries from 1 writer...hint...his name was on the PDF, but I won't give it away.
Posted by: stevie, September 3rd, 2009, 7:27pm; Reply: 13

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.

Your Song

is unmistakably Michel's.

I need to finish the reads and then I'll try and play detective.

Sandra


I thought this too after rading it, but I thought michel wasn't entering one.

I could've sworn the Terms of Endowment one was Shelton. Unless he used a different name?
I didn't even know about the pdf names until Jeff pointed it out.
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 7:35pm; Reply: 14
A couple of people had the problem where there name was on the pdf.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 7:37pm; Reply: 15
I also thought Shelton had the monster schlong entry...hmmm, I wonder who's it actually was...
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 3rd, 2009, 7:50pm; Reply: 16

Quoted from Dreamscale
I also thought Shelton had the monster schlong entry...hmmm, I wonder who's it actually was...


Whomever it was I'm sure they've seen Groove Tube or some other movie like that - I'm pretty sure I've seen that bit with the tunnel before.  However, while I was searching for that movie, I did find this (adults only please)

http://games.filestube.com/flash,142070153190890d.html
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 3rd, 2009, 7:54pm; Reply: 17
Michael!!!!

I'm so offended!!! Can't believe you posted that!! It wasn't even circumcised!!!
Posted by: stevie, September 3rd, 2009, 8:27pm; Reply: 18

Quoted from Dreamscale
I also thought Shelton had the monster schlong


He wishes...

Posted by: Trojan, September 4th, 2009, 12:35am; Reply: 19

Quoted from mcornetto
Tell you what, I'll keep a tally of what we think so far.  Add to it if you have any guesses.

Mem - Sandra
Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood
Monster Lullaby - elis
Your Song - Michel
I've Got To Go - Tommyp


When I read 'I've Got To Go' I didn't think it was Tommy's. For one, he always tells people not to put any character names in the logline, which was done in this entry. Secondly, there were a few American spellings in the script. So unless they were typos or were done intentionally to throw us off, I don't think it's his. I could be way off the mark though.

The one I was most sure about was Michel's, seems everybody agrees on that.

I also thought 'Terms of Endowment' was Shelton's. Need to have another think about that one!

Cheers,
Tim.
Posted by: Tommyp, September 4th, 2009, 1:34am; Reply: 20
Screwed looks like Jeff's.
Posted by: CindyLKeller, September 4th, 2009, 9:05am; Reply: 21
I wrote down who I thought wrote what in my replies...
I read two more that I didn't write anything about, but I still have more to read.

One guess that I didn't reply to yet because of work schedule is SCREWED. Jeff wrote that.

I'll get back to these tomorrow. Work IS a four letter word.
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 9:11am; Reply: 22
Mem - Sandra
Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood
Monster Lullaby - elis
Your Song - Michel
I've Got To Go - Tommyp, Not Tommyp
Screwed -  Dreamscale
Terms of Endowment - Shelton
Posted by: rendevous, September 4th, 2009, 9:14am; Reply: 23
I'm sure I saw my name on that list. L C's too. I wonder what we wrote?
Posted by: grademan, September 4th, 2009, 10:25am; Reply: 24
Here are my guesses:

J. Bush - SCREWED. (I thought it might have been DIVORCE COLORADO STYLE by the premise of skiing but after comparing the two. No contest.)
M. Cornetto - JOHN
C. Mitchell - TERMS OF ENDOWMENT (Cam17 was selectee of April OWC)
R. McManus - THE LOVE THAT DARE NOT SPEAK ITS NAME (similar to The Key and To Be)
C. Keller - OUR TIME DESERVES A LOVE SONG (similar feel to A Song for the Heart)
G. Rademan -  TOM AND JAKE and LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART *
T Pascal - Not "I'VE GOT TO GO (No Aussie sass vibe from the script. I thought he might have done Screwed channeling Baltis and Dreamscale.)
L. Chambers - BROADWAY BETTY
J. McClung - SAVED

I wonder what Stevie wrote though? I don't want to be too blatant and go for the only script with a Beatle's reference yet LAZARUS PHENOM fits his style.

I look forward to the REVEAL!

GARY

* OK it's on the PDF. Damn technology!
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 10:33am; Reply: 25
I wrote Terms of Endowment!

...not really. But I'd like to have done.

I also have a proper guess: Brymo wrote The Reunion.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 11:14am; Reply: 26
I wrote "Saved by the Whales".

Astrid wrote "Screwed".

Sasquatch wrote "Rachel's Song"

Joe Black wrote "Chris White"
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 11:59am; Reply: 27
Well, so far highest reviews for an OWC are at 29, and lowest are at 8.  Average seems to be around 14-18.

Is that really enough to vote on already?  Are people still attempting to read these?

I ended up at 36 full reads and reviews, one 2 page read and mini scathing review, and 1 no read/no review (I just realized I missed 1 script, and after reading some feedback, I see it's not my cup of tea).

I know seveal people have really done a great job and read all or at least many.  BUT...some of you have read very few, and SOME of you have been spending alot of time on other threads, but for some reason not reviewing these OWC's.

Thoughts???
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 4th, 2009, 12:12pm; Reply: 28
The script with only 8 reads has been taken down.

I'm a slow reader and prolly won't read all, but I'll get through a few more. Maybe others will as well.  :)
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 12:20pm; Reply: 29
Should we give it another day or so before we start with the votes, then?
Posted by: bert, September 4th, 2009, 12:20pm; Reply: 30

Quoted from Dreamscale
Thoughts???


Once all is said and done, if you feel it is appropriate -- go back and delete your reviews of their work.  Take their threads down to zero.

Then, refrain from commenting on any of their other works -- present or future.

Even if I do not have time to read during a OWC, I do find time to make note of the leeches.
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 12:27pm; Reply: 31

Quoted from bert


Once all is said and done, if you feel it is appropriate -- go back and delete your reviews of their work.  Take their threads down to zero.

Then, refrain from commenting on any of their other works -- present or future.

Even if I do not have time to read during a OWC, I do find time to make note of the leeches.


Wow. How many scripts do you need to have read to not be a leech?
Posted by: Trojan, September 4th, 2009, 12:28pm; Reply: 32

Quoted from Grandma Bear
The script with only 8 reads has been taken down.


I wish it had been taken down before I read it. Truly awful, which I don't mind saying seeing as the author couldn't be bothered to comment on any of the scripts.


Quoted Text
I'm a slow reader and prolly won't read all, but I'll get through a few more. Maybe others will as well.  :)


The responses have definitely slowed up over the last couple of days. I'm guessing people are getting burnt out as there are a lot of entries this time around. I'm going to try and get around to reading all of them, got a handful to go still.
Posted by: bert, September 4th, 2009, 12:28pm; Reply: 33

Quoted from JonnyBoy


Wow. How many scripts do you need to have read to not be a leech?


One.

I can accept anything but zero scripts read.  That is a leech.  And there are always a few.
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 12:41pm; Reply: 34

Quoted from Tommyp
Screwed looks like Jeff's.


Good, if i remember correctly, i laid a big giant turd on that review... He'll be dancing with guns loaded waiting for me next script...

What can i say??? Foul mouthed machinist from Cleveland.

I hope i didn't offend anyone this OWC, Think i've read better than half so far, and plan to continue... I calls em' like (a wanker in a busted down town) i see's em'
Posted by: James McClung, September 4th, 2009, 1:05pm; Reply: 35

Quoted from Dreamscale
I wrote "Saved by the Whales".


Good joke. I notice how you couldn't make it through two pages on this script and yet you had no problem finishing mine which was regrettably one of the shittier entries lying around. I wonder...
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 1:11pm; Reply: 36

Quoted from bert


One.

I can accept anything but zero scripts read.  That is a leech.  And there are always a few.


Oh. I've read and reviewed (and scored then unscored) 12...so that's okay then.

I think I'm done now, to be honest. I'll obviously return any reads once who wrote what is revealed...read some really good scripts, and congrats to all who entered!

And a special congrats for Stevie and Jeff, who've truly earned beatification through their vailant efforts to read EVERY single one. Out of interest you two, if you had to pick one of these to be produced (besides your own), which one would it be?
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 2:16pm; Reply: 37
Thanks for the support, Cleveland James!  Much appreciated.

JamesMc, I'm not sure which one was yours.  Was it bad?

Johnnie, I can't answer that yet.  I've got it down to 7 that I thought were alright to good (of course, mine is included!).  Of those 7, 2 had major problems but I liked them overall anyway.  So, I guess it comes down to 5 that will have to be decided upon.
Posted by: James McClung, September 4th, 2009, 2:24pm; Reply: 38

Quoted from Dreamscale
JamesMc, I'm not sure which one was yours.  Was it bad?


Pretty subpar by my standards and most definitely bad by the standards of this particular OWC. Just rushed is all. I've since rewritten it though and I think it's 100x better. Honestly, I think you've read enough of my stuff that you'd be able to figure it out if you gave it some though.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 2:49pm; Reply: 39

I will be continuing with my reads now again. I had some internet problems yesterday with it dropping connection.

My reading speed isn't so fast.-- and I like to take the time to feel the script I'm reading.

But I'm back  at it again.

Sandra
Posted by: stevie, September 4th, 2009, 5:19pm; Reply: 40

Quoted from JonnyBoy


Oh. I've read and reviewed (and scored then unscored) 12...so that's okay then.

I think I'm done now, to be honest. I'll obviously return any reads once who wrote what is revealed...read some really good scripts, and congrats to all who entered!

And a special congrats for Stevie and Jeff, who've truly earned beatification through their vailant efforts to read EVERY single one. Out of interest you two, if you had to pick one of these to be produced (besides your own), which one would it be?


Um, still mine...

No, i opted for Broadway Betty. It ticked all the boxes for the challenge.

Yay,thanks Jonny!  I've earned BEATLEFICATION!!!
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 5:29pm; Reply: 41
Mem - Sandra
Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood
Monster Lullaby - elis
Your Song - Michel
I've Got To Go - Tommyp, Not Tommyp
Screwed -  Dreamscale, Astrid
Terms of Endowment - Shelton,Cam17
John - mcornetto
The love that dare...-redevouz
Our time deserves...-Cindy Keller
Tom and Jake - grademan
Listen with your heart - grademan
Broadway Betty - LC
Saved - James Mc Clung
Saved by the Whales - Dreamscale
Rachel's Song - Sasquatch
Chris White - Joe Black
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 5:32pm; Reply: 42
That's some funny stuff there, Michael Cornetto!  Still laughing...
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 5:42pm; Reply: 43

Autumn Walk - Cindy Keller
Posted by: LC, September 4th, 2009, 5:44pm; Reply: 44

Quoted from grademan
Here are my guesses:
L. Chambers - BROADWAY BETTY


Noooooo, sorry Gary. You got that wrong. Mine, (done the day of) is one of the most unedited amateurish looking ones and requires a 'slap on the wrist' and 'straight to the Headmaster's Office'.

I weighed the pro's and con's - knew I'd cop flak in two specific areas - decided what the hey, I can take it and I wanted to be part of it all for once. Took guts believe me.

Poor Jeff requires the most explanation from me - that gives it away I'm sure.  :)



Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 5:45pm; Reply: 45
Story of June - June
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 5:46pm; Reply: 46
Libby, is yours, "Saved"?

Or maybe, "Saved by the Whales"?
Posted by: LC, September 4th, 2009, 5:50pm; Reply: 47
Jeff, are we all fessin' up now - or what?!
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 5:53pm; Reply: 48
Well, maybe we shouldn't yet, cause we haven't all voted yet.  I've fessed up to a number of people, and they have done teh same with me.  I wouldn't let that sway my votes though.
Posted by: LC, September 4th, 2009, 5:56pm; Reply: 49

Quoted from Dreamscale
Well, maybe we shouldn't yet, cause we haven't all voted yet.  I've fessed up to a number of people, and they have done teh same with me.  I wouldn't let that sway my votes though.


Well then, you shouldn't be asking me which one is mine shoulda'. My lips are sealed. :)

P.S. I've reviewed about twenty or so and have a couple left to read. So, my votes not in yet.

Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 6:03pm; Reply: 50
Do we vote by return email? Or PM?
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 6:04pm; Reply: 51

Quoted from JonnyBoy
Do we vote by return email? Or PM?


Reply to the email
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 6:10pm; Reply: 52
Okily-dokily.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 4th, 2009, 6:12pm; Reply: 53
I don't know how many I've read, but I didn't enter so it doesn't matter other than for the vote, but I don't feel I need to vote.

I say this again, the ones I've read so far have been well above the normal standard (for the most part) for an OWC.
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 6:13pm; Reply: 54
The Reunion: Bryan Mora


Quoted from Grandma Bear

I say this again, the ones I've read so far have been well above the normal standard (for the most part) for an OWC.


Agreed - everyone's done really well. Group hug, guys!
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 6:14pm; Reply: 55
I did not write John.
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 4th, 2009, 6:15pm; Reply: 56
Does anyone know what Jordan wrote? Reckon his would be pretty distinctive... :)
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 6:22pm; Reply: 57

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.

Autumn Walk - Cindy Keller


I don't buy that... not for a nickel. Umm... only read one of Cindy's so far, so what the heck do I know. i still say no.

By  the way, how long do we have to vote????
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 6:23pm; Reply: 58
Cornie, I didn't think you wrote "John".

I just sent in my picks for top 4, in order.  All I can tell you is that "Saved by the Whales" did not quite make it to this list...close, but not quite.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 6:40pm; Reply: 59

The Love That Dare not Speak its Name - Tommyp

Sandra
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 6:44pm; Reply: 60

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.

The Love That Dare not Speak its Name - Tommyp

Sandra


Are you just screwing with me now Sandra??? No way is that Tommyp. That is an englishman, not an aussie. Lest he's toying with us. Hmmm.....
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 6:48pm; Reply: 61

Quoted from jwent6688


Are you just screwing with me now Sandra??? No way is that Tommyp. That is an englishman, not an aussie. Lest he's toying with us. Hmmm.....


Sorry, I thought the dialogue was foreign and I thought Tommyp was capable of the funny dialogue in this.

I think Shelton might have wrote the monster schlong.

Sandra
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 6:52pm; Reply: 62
Don't be sorry. You maybe right. I just don't think it was him. Muster up some backbone and smack it back at me girl... Stick to your guns.... Umm.. You're still wrong though... IMHO
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 6:53pm; Reply: 63

I think there should be a script written with the title:

Monster Schlong  ;D

I have to go out for dinner and a movie of all things.

And on a Friday night ta boot!

"Crazy woman. What the hell is she on anyways and who does she think she is, going out to a movie on a Friday! Sheesh! Give me a break already!"

"Suck it up buttercup. I need to unwind and get me some action-paction"

I will be sending a vote out tomorrow. I need to let this sink into the depths of...

well, I can't tell you that can I. Ah you already know anyways.

Sandra
Posted by: Scar Tissue Films, September 4th, 2009, 6:55pm; Reply: 64

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.


Sorry, I thought the dialogue was foreign and I thought Tommyp was capable of the funny dialogue in this.

I think Shelton might have wrote the monster schlong.

Sandra


English people and Aussies are not "foreign".

Australia and the US are merely former colonies of The Great British Empire.

I hope this clears things up. ;)
Posted by: LC, September 4th, 2009, 6:55pm; Reply: 65
Agreed. "The Love that Dare ... " definitely an Englishman - trademark all over it, from previous. Just mo.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 6:57pm; Reply: 66
Shelton didn't even enter...I thought that monster schlong was his also.

I do not think Tommy wrote The Love that dare not...whatever...  I agree, it's from an English lad.

Maybe Tommy wrote "Joe"?  Hmmm, I wonder...
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 6:59pm; Reply: 67

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films


English people and Aussies are not "foreign".

Australia and the US are merely former colonies of The Great British Empire.

I hope this clears things up. ;)


Then why do I need a plane and a passport? That's foreign to me.

To me, over the ocean is foreign.

Sandra
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 7:00pm; Reply: 68

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films


English people and Aussies are not "foreign".



Spoken like a true furiner
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 7:02pm; Reply: 69

I just realized!

Like a WAVE came over me!

We're ALL foreigners!!!!  ;D

Sandra
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 10:08pm; Reply: 70

Quoted from Dreamscale
Shelton didn't even enter...I thought that monster schlong was his also.


I like how we've changed the name from "Terms of endowment" to "Monster Schlong".. . Obviously best line in any script for the OWC IMO. I think Cam17 is capable of writing this level of a comedy, but i dunno...

We shalll see.

Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 10:32pm; Reply: 71
I think my grande chorizo is capable of writing this...or maybe even my monster schlong.

Yes...monster schlong is a good line.  What about "insanely chested girl #1" or even "insanely chested girl #2"?

HaHa...I am feeling like Baltis now...a little self promotion,,,and obviously coming clean...
Posted by: Shelton, September 4th, 2009, 10:44pm; Reply: 72

Quoted from Dreamscale
What about "insanely chested girl #1" or even "insanely chested girl #2"?


Those suck.
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 10:46pm; Reply: 73
"Well, if I don't whack it, I'm worried
I'll bust a nut before my meat even
gets between those melons.."

Now that does not suck. IM humble O....
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 4th, 2009, 10:48pm; Reply: 74
You guys are all stuck in a rut.  I'd suggest you pull yourselves out of it but I know you'd just end up sliding into it again.
Posted by: jwent6688, September 4th, 2009, 10:52pm; Reply: 75

Quoted from mcornetto
You guys are all stuck in a rut.  I'd suggest you pull yourselves out of it but I know you'd just end up sliding into it again.


talking about drinking??? Heh, yeah, i get it. Other than that??? no idea...
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 4th, 2009, 11:13pm; Reply: 76

OK,

I've made 3 nominations and it was really hard for me.

I went through all the scripts I have read so far. I still have the last two

that were posted on the home page at the top to read, but I wanted to
put in my selections now because my internet keeps going down
on me. We've been having problems in our area for the last week.

I feel comfortable with the selections I made. I didn't take it lightly
when I made my decisions. And I sent Don the reasons why I felt
they deserved nomination, if not winner status, I do believe they
are more than solid.

I hope to finish the last two reads tomorrow and offer as much quality
input as I can.

Sandra
Posted by: The boy who could fly, September 5th, 2009, 1:40am; Reply: 77

Quoted from JonnyBoy
Does anyone know what Jordan wrote? Reckon his would be pretty distinctive... :)


mine is pretty easy to spot out, i think the people who read it know it's mine  ;)
Posted by: LC, September 5th, 2009, 2:05am; Reply: 78
Just a quick question. Michael? Anyone? Do we have just to the end of the day to get our nominations in?

Night/Day - it's all relevant to where you are in the world.

I'll take that as a: "just hurry up and get it done".
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 3:18am; Reply: 79

Quoted from LC
Just a quick question. Michael? Anyone? Do we have just to the end of the day to get our nominations in?

Night/Day - it's all relevant to where you are in the world.

I'll take that as a: "just hurry up and get it done".


I wasn't completely sure, but as I said:

I sent nominations to Don this evening because my internet connections have been erratic.

I'm not sure, but the sooner we can get in our feedback, is probably the better.

I think too, that by forcing us to make up our minds on a deadline-- it kind of puts it in perspective for us, as individuals, what we value most highly.

When trying to discern which script we feel is a worthy candidate, we must make decisions that are sometimes hard.

It certainly does help give us a focus.

Sandra
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 5th, 2009, 3:25am; Reply: 80
Sorry, not online as much today because my computer is working hard at something else.  I do think you have more than 1 day but I wouldn't take too long.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 3:31am; Reply: 81

Quoted from mcornetto
Sorry, not online as much today because my computer is working hard at something else.  I do think you have more than 1 day but I wouldn't take too long.


No worries, Michael, we're going to try and wind this OWC up in style. Intent is sent.

Sandra
Posted by: LC, September 5th, 2009, 3:40am; Reply: 82
Thanks Sandra, thanks Michael. Sending mine through pronto.
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 5th, 2009, 11:01am; Reply: 83

Quoted from jwent6688
"Well, if I don't whack it, I'm worried
I'll bust a nut before my meat even
gets between those melons.."


Unfortunately, I think I missed that one...Where might I find this nugget of burlesquean hilarity?
Posted by: Trojan, September 5th, 2009, 11:09am; Reply: 84

Quoted from Blakkwolfe


Unfortunately, I think I missed that one...Where might I find this nugget of burlesquean hilarity?


From memory I think it was from Screwed.
Posted by: jwent6688, September 5th, 2009, 11:23am; Reply: 85

Quoted from Blakkwolfe


Unfortunately, I think I missed that one...Where might I find this nugget of burlesquean hilarity?


Screwed... I do believe.
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 5th, 2009, 11:24am; Reply: 86
Thank you kindly, gentlemen. I'm on my way.
Posted by: BryMo, September 5th, 2009, 12:34pm; Reply: 87
Looks like some people are catching on to the fact that i wrote mine in four hours... oh well, at least i tried!! ha.

It was a nice distraction from my feature.

PS. JohnnyBoy, I wish I wrote The Reunion, but its nice to know you thought of me. Only now when you find out which one i really did write, i'll run and cower away!!!
Posted by: rendevous, September 5th, 2009, 2:43pm; Reply: 88
I didn't spend that long on mine. Once I started it almost wrote itself. The lyrics were the hardest bit. I didn't even write down lyrics when I was in a band. Mind you, we were rubbish.
Posted by: CindyLKeller, September 5th, 2009, 4:26pm; Reply: 89

Quoted from jwent6688


I don't buy that... not for a nickel. Umm... only read one of Cindy's so far, so what the heck do I know. i still say no.

By  the way, how long do we have to vote????


Yep, you're right. I didn't write Autumn Walk, and I didn't write the other one Our Time Deserves... either. :-)
or did I????

I have more to read today, so maybe I'll choose those... Maybe not...

Cindy
Posted by: elis, September 5th, 2009, 4:29pm; Reply: 90
Curious to know on how people formed their Lyrics.
I created mine first then wrote the story around it!
Posted by: rendevous, September 5th, 2009, 4:32pm; Reply: 91
I kept playing that 'heterosexual' tune then wrote whatever came to mind down. Only took about three long hours.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 4:39pm; Reply: 92

Quoted from rendevous
I didn't spend that long on mine. Once I started it almost wrote itself. The lyrics were the hardest bit. I didn't even write down lyrics when I was in a band. Mind you, we were rubbish.


I spent a lot of time on mine. I enjoyed working it.

Sandra
Posted by: Scar Tissue Films, September 5th, 2009, 4:45pm; Reply: 93

Quoted from elis
Curious to know on how people formed their Lyrics.
I created mine first then wrote the story around it!


I just listened to the song.

It sounded like a song about lost love, so I went with that.
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 5th, 2009, 4:48pm; Reply: 94
I'm thinking Tony G did Our Time Deserves, and pegged Cindy for Never Let A Good Thing for three reasons; First being, of course, it was very good (and one of my favoriites), secondly it has a chick flick style and feel that I think worked very well for this challenge (which would come from someone who watched a lot of chick flick movies, hence, someone of the female persuasion) and thirdly, Andrea mentions "That's why I'm here and not in Michigan" (where my big dog, the original Black Wolf, is living on a farm up there)....

As far as some of the others, not so sure and to be honest, really didn't stand out from the pack. Overall, though I thought most were very well done with a very high standard, which is nice to see.

Liked Cliff Notes, Damn It Izzy, Chris White, Betty Broadway, Your Song, and Terms of Endowment...Course, Mem is in a class and genre unto itself (of which I would not want any other way) :)

On the song, I listened to the backing track alot, then tried to fit the song and lyrics to work within the framework of the story.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 4:50pm; Reply: 95

Quoted from elis
Curious to know on how people formed their Lyrics.
I created mine first then wrote the story around it!


The lyrics came during the process of writing the script.

My character suddenly had been hit inside her head with a complete dizzy spell
as Nephadeum spoke to her and gave her the first word of the song.

Sometime in the middle of writing and rewriting, I felt the lyrics with the melody supplied which I listened to over and again many times.

Mem is very esoteric like the filthy gibbering lunatic priest and the quasi ichtean angel and worship of fish. It really is much more than that though; it's not fish in the way one might think.

The elder Gods wait just beyond the great gate...

Sandra

Posted by: wannabe (Guest), September 5th, 2009, 4:56pm; Reply: 96
I wish I could play this guessing game but I don't know anyone or their writing well enough yet.  Whaaa.  :(

For me the lyrics were way harder than I thought they would be.  I had the story mapped out for a week but didn't start writing it till a few hours before the deadline...then I had to write the lyrics.  Whoa.  I was in a total panic when I realized how difficult it was matching up to the tune.  It ended up completely different then what I had in my head all week.  It was great fun...can't wait for the next one!
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 5:00pm; Reply: 97

Quoted from wannabe
I wish I could play this guessing game but I don't know anyone or their writing well enough yet.  Whaaa.  :(

For me the lyrics were way harder than I thought they would be.  I had the story mapped out for a week but didn't start writing it till a few hours before the deadline...then I had to write the lyrics.  Whoa.  I was in a total panic when I realized how difficult it was matching up to the tune.  It ended up completely different then what I had in my head all week.  It was great fun...can't wait for the next one!


The point is, that you did it!!! You took on the challenge and you did it!!!

Congratulations!!!

Sandra
Posted by: rendevous, September 5th, 2009, 5:01pm; Reply: 98

Quoted from Shelton


Those suck.


seeing as Baltis is currently Daddying I hereby nominate This as Shelton's Quote of The Week. Good work fella!
Posted by: michel, September 5th, 2009, 5:11pm; Reply: 99
I built the lyrics from the dialogs to have a certain connection.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 5th, 2009, 5:13pm; Reply: 100
I know a few of them, but for the most part it's hard guessing this time with so many new people.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 5:17pm; Reply: 101

Quoted from Grandma Bear
I know a few of them, but for the most part it's hard guessing this time with so many new people.


I really thought Cindy wrote Autumn Walk, but I guess I'm wrong. I knew Michel's write away. And I thought the Monster Schlong- God love it, was his.

Sandra
Posted by: khamanna, September 5th, 2009, 5:20pm; Reply: 102
I did not work as much on a short as I should have. But lyrics... I wrote a short and then spend several hours on the lyrics only to completely rewrite them later. --Still don't like mine:)

I'll think twice next time I decide to belittle some song.
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 5th, 2009, 5:23pm; Reply: 103
Yep, I gave up guessing.  I was pretty impressed though with the quality of the entries I read this OWC.  Good job all who entered.

And for those interested in such things, I wrote my lyrics first and then built my story around them.  I was really tight for time though and just finished a few hours before the deadline.

I think my script is lagging a bit in the reading department so my log line must be crap or people must be discouraged by the other comments left.  
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 5th, 2009, 5:30pm; Reply: 104
I thought yours was good Michael!  :)

I think most scripts that got posted late seem to have received fewer reads and the most went to the first ones posted.
Posted by: elis, September 5th, 2009, 7:20pm; Reply: 105

Quoted from Grandma Bear
I thought yours was good Michael!  :)

I think most scripts that got posted late seem to have received fewer reads and the most went to the first ones posted.


the problem is the first lot got posted during the weekend.
Most of us have some time available then. As for me the week is completely filled with work. So I apologize for the lesser read during the week.
I will read some of the later ones this weekend though.
Sorry if I have offended anyone.
Even my forum posts are non existent during the week :(

I do have to say that what I have so far read has given me great pleasure and I have not read a similar story in the whole bunch.
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 5th, 2009, 7:57pm; Reply: 106
My scripts lagging in the reads too - way down there in the bottom few.

Loglines are a tricky business!

Now excuse me while I get out the tiniest violin in the world.,,
Posted by: BryMo, September 5th, 2009, 8:11pm; Reply: 107
If you find your logline is lacking, put the word penis in there. That'll for sure draw an audience.

Nothing can defeat the penis.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 5th, 2009, 8:14pm; Reply: 108
I don't think it has to do with loglines... I don't even read those...
Posted by: Old Time Wesley, September 5th, 2009, 8:22pm; Reply: 109

Quoted from BryMo

Nothing can defeat the penis.


Ice, Snakes, angry women with knives, animals with teeth...
Posted by: rendevous, September 5th, 2009, 9:52pm; Reply: 110
I can still sense flirting here. Whether you like or not.


I'm both jealous and annoyed, pathetic really. Best of luck to both of you.


As for 'the penis' I think you've already said all that needs to be said.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 5th, 2009, 10:23pm; Reply: 111

Quoted from rendevous
I can still sense flirting here. Whether you like or not.
I'm both jealous and annoyed, pathetic really. Best of luck to both of you.

Between who?

Just curious...  :)
Posted by: CindyLKeller, September 5th, 2009, 10:34pm; Reply: 112

Quoted from Blakkwolfe
I'm thinking Tony G did Our Time Deserves, and pegged Cindy for Never Let A Good Thing for three reasons; First being, of course, it was very good (and one of my favoriites), secondly it has a chick flick style and feel that I think worked very well for this challenge (which would come from someone who watched a lot of chick flick movies, hence, someone of the female persuasion) and thirdly, Andrea mentions "That's why I'm here and not in Michigan" (where my big dog, the original Black Wolf, is living on a farm up there)....


Sorry Blakkwolfe,
That one's not mine either.

I wrote my lyrics first then the script later. I came up with my lyrics after seeing the rat run out in front of me at work...  again. Got kind of used to it.

Cindy
Posted by: rendevous, September 5th, 2009, 10:34pm; Reply: 113
It's been going on a while and frankly I'm jealous. Seek my recent posts for clarification.
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 5th, 2009, 10:47pm; Reply: 114
I think redevous is jealous because no one is flirting with him.  So I'll make the ultimate sacrifice and offer to flirt with rendevous - if he'll have me, of course.  ;) ;)
Posted by: elis, September 5th, 2009, 10:49pm; Reply: 115

Quoted from mcornetto
I think redevous is jealous because no one is flirting with him.  So I'll make the ultimate sacrifice and offer to flirt with rendevous - if he'll have me, of course.  ;) ;)


and me, lol.
we've had our little flirt before :P
Posted by: Astrid (Guest), September 5th, 2009, 10:51pm; Reply: 116

Quoted from JonnyBoy


Now excuse me while I get out the tiniest violin in the world.,,


What you do with your little instrument is your business! keep it to yourself. LawL

Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 5th, 2009, 10:56pm; Reply: 117

Quoted from elis


and me, lol.
we've had our little flirt before :P


Now elis is jealous.  You just can't win.  :)
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 5th, 2009, 11:12pm; Reply: 118

Quoted from rendevous
It's been going on a while and frankly I'm jealous. Seek my recent posts for clarification.


Virtual babies. I guess that's not wrong. Don't anyone ask. You wouldn't understand.  ;D

But only if you look like your current avatar, the Ancient One with the beard.

Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 12:02am; Reply: 119

Quoted from elis


I do have to say that what I have so far read has given me great pleasure and I have not read a similar story in the whole bunch.


That's correct. Each story was very different and I loved seeing the talent on display here. It's not all perfect of course and much of it's very raw and unplugged because this is OWC, but it's just beautiful and I love to see people working to the best of their abilities.

I did however, find an interesting similarity between SAVED and PIANO TEARS

They both suffered from what I have now officially termed as Cinderella Syndrome.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, then read the scripts and my take on them and post up your feelings on this.

These were very different scripts though in tone. SAVED had the ambulance drivers riding in the early morning-- the break of day kind of feel. And RIGHT! When the day is beginning,

SOMEONE is contemplating taking their life.

I need to digress for a moment because my brother, Wayne, he took his life in the morning; so it touches close to home.

But in this script, we didn't get to know WHY Sadie was contemplating this. I think that's really important that we find out.

Likewise, in Piano Tears,

We didn't find out WHY our AIRPORT LADY had her hardship in love and WHY our protagonist, TONY, had a child and not a wife. Or, perhaps I missed something? I could have.

But these two scripts are valiant efforts. Some of the dialogue that I had suggested to cut-- it's not bad dialogue in and of itself. I just didn't think it fit here. And so, I considered it as being good and solid, but taking up space within the particular context it was placed in.

I think each script has its own wonderful flair. And that's appreciated.

Sandra
Posted by: jwent6688, September 6th, 2009, 12:39am; Reply: 120
Some Things Never Die - Cindy
Screwed - Jeff
Love That Dare Note Speak It's Name - R.
Piano tears - Big Lew
Autumn Walk - Astrid
I've Got To Go - Tommy P
Terms of Endowment - Cam17
Reunion - michael Cornetto
Mem - Sandra (I'll take everyone elses word for it)
Our Time Deserves A song - Stevie
Your Song - Michel

Those are me guesses.Coupla i know are right. So... When is the reveal???
Posted by: jwent6688, September 6th, 2009, 1:42am; Reply: 121

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.


Likewise, in Piano Tears,

We didn't find out WHY our AIRPORT LADY had her hardship in love and WHY our protagonist, TONY, had a child and not a wife. Or, perhaps I missed something? I could have.
Sandra


Hmm.. i thought these were very well explained in this one. Maybe you should revisit it. I'll admit, it was one of my top three... Listen to the reporter.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 1:55am; Reply: 122

Quoted from jwent6688


Hmm.. i thought these were very well explained in this one. Maybe you should revisit it. I'll admit, it was one of my top three... Listen to the reporter.


Perhaps YOU should revisit it. I've already spoken with the author and he seems pleased with my review.

As I  have said, I could have missed something.

Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 1:58am; Reply: 123

That's not enough, jwent6688

Please, if you think it was well explained. That's good!

But tell us HOW.  >:(  Sorry, but the moon is waning tonight.

That way we can learn.

Sandra
Posted by: jwent6688, September 6th, 2009, 2:04am; Reply: 124
ANCHOR WOMAN (CONT’D)
But not just any man. Film director, Tony
Prince. A man who lost his wife an a car
crash three years ago. A man with friends
like Sting, Renee Zellweger and
screenwriter Eric Roth, who all helped
him make the most viewed You Tube video
ever produced. 12 million views, and over
one million hits to Tony’s web site in an
attempt to be the woman he’s looking for.
(Beat)
But she’s still out there.

Direct wuote from script... What is ambiguoos about how Tomy lost his wife???


MAN (PHONE/OVER)
(Eloquent, theatrical voice)
I’m not going to be able to meet your
flight. I’m very, very sorry --
(Long pause)
Shelia and I have been talking while
you’ve been away --
(Much longer pause, an
eternity)
--and we’re going to give it another try,
because of the girls. You’ve been fab -

This was "The woman's' phone call. She was having affair with married man waiting to go on trip with him. He blew her off...
Posted by: Astrid (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 2:08am; Reply: 125
Here's a clue about mi script....

It was 100 degrees as we sat beneath a willow tree
Whose tears didn't care, they just hung in the air
And refused to fall, to fall
I knew I'd made a horrible call
And now the state line felt like the Berlin wall
And there was no doubt about which side I was on

Smiles
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 2:09am; Reply: 126

Quoted from jwent6688
ANCHOR WOMAN (CONT’D)
But not just any man. Film director, Tony
Prince. A man who lost his wife an a car
crash three years ago. A man with friends
like Sting, Renee Zellweger and
screenwriter Eric Roth, who all helped
him make the most viewed You Tube video
ever produced. 12 million views, and over
one million hits to Tony’s web site in an
attempt to be the woman he’s looking for.
(Beat)
But she’s still out there.

Direct wuote from script... What is ambiguoos about how Tomy lost his wife???


MAN (PHONE/OVER)
(Eloquent, theatrical voice)
I’m not going to be able to meet your
flight. I’m very, very sorry --
(Long pause)
Shelia and I have been talking while
you’ve been away --
(Much longer pause, an
eternity)
--and we’re going to give it another try,
because of the girls. You’ve been fab -

This was "The woman's' phone call. She was having affair with married man waiting to go on trip with him. He blew her off...


Excellent Babe! Love you!

We've discovered the problem.

I knew I was missing something and I mentioned it in my review regarding putting this up front! ...

But I hadn't caught the part about the car accident!

See??!!!

That's why working with other people truly HELPS!!!

Good job!! That's one of the problems that needs to get fixed.

Excellent work!

Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 2:20am; Reply: 127

Quoted from jwent6688
ANCHOR WOMAN (CONT’D)
But not just any man. Film director, Tony
Prince. A man who lost his wife an a car
crash three years ago. A man with friends
like Sting, Renee Zellweger and
screenwriter Eric Roth, who all helped
him make the most viewed You Tube video
ever produced. 12 million views, and over
one million hits to Tony’s web site in an
attempt to be the woman he’s looking for.
(Beat)
But she’s still out there.

Direct wuote from script... What is ambiguoos about how Tomy lost his wife???


MAN (PHONE/OVER)
(Eloquent, theatrical voice)
I’m not going to be able to meet your
flight. I’m very, very sorry --
(Long pause)
Shelia and I have been talking while
you’ve been away --
(Much longer pause, an
eternity)
--and we’re going to give it another try,
because of the girls. You’ve been fab -

This was "The woman's' phone call. She was having affair with married man waiting to go on trip with him. He blew her off...


PPS:

I know that "The Woman" was blown off. My first question was "Why" he was talking to his little girl on the phone and there was the nanny there... yada-yada-yada... and I was questioning WHERE is his wife?

So you have just solved one of the problems I had in deciphering the script.

And, I have to add that Clorox, really nailed my sentiments with very few words.

More updates as we move on.  ;D

Sandra
Posted by: jwent6688, September 6th, 2009, 2:33am; Reply: 128

Quoted from Astrid
Here's a clue about mi script....

It was 100 degrees as we sat beneath a willow tree
Whose tears didn't care, they just hung in the air
And refused to fall, to fall
I knew I'd made a horrible call
And now the state line felt like the Berlin wall
And there was no doubt about which side I was on

Smiles


If those were your lyrics i have not read it yet... Trying to finish up the rest, Bit of an asshole i am... maybe you don't want me too... Too late, i either read or will shortly...

Smiles
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 2:36am; Reply: 129

Quoted from jwent6688


If those were your lyrics i have not read it yet... Trying to finish up the rest, Bit of an asshole i am... maybe you don't want me too... Too late, i either read or will shortly...

Smiles


I love you no matter-- asshole or not. You've injected insight!

Sandra
Posted by: Astrid (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 2:49am; Reply: 130

Quoted from jwent6688


If those were your lyrics i have not read it yet... Trying to finish up the rest, Bit of an asshole i am... maybe you don't want me too... Too late, i either read or will shortly...

Smiles


No, those are the lyrics of the band that I was listening to when I wrote 'em, at least the last lyrics....more clues....!

and no, I don't hate' em!
Posted by: jwent6688, September 6th, 2009, 2:56am; Reply: 131

Quoted from Astrid
Those are not my lyrics, but the band was an influence XD

If you kno who wrote those lyrics, then you might member another line from my script.


I've probably read it then... Scrolling down the list. Just a few innocents that have been spared from my drunken Tyranny. I think people will be able to understand me now. Take anything i say with a shaker of salt. posted two scripts so far. What the fuck do I know.

I talk to people on here like i would talk to my friends in the machine shop i work in. Very direct and vulgar, can assume some won't appreciate. but that's me...
Posted by: Niles_Crane (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 3:04am; Reply: 132
I have only read four or five - in between work (first week back after my hols and it was pandemonium!) and writing my own projects - which obviously take priority - I didn't do as many as I'd hoped.

I am too new here to try to figure out who wrote what - although I know who wrote "Piano Tears" as he emailed me (and everyone else who commented, I assume) to thank me for the read!

Why was one script deleted? And which one was it?
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 3:07am; Reply: 133

Quoted from Niles_Crane
I have only read four or five - in between work (first week back after my hols and it was pandemonium!) and writing my own projects - which obviously take priority - I didn't do as many as I'd hoped.

I am too new here to try to figure out who wrote what - although I know who wrote "Piano Tears" as he emailed me (and everyone else who commented, I assume) to thank me for the read!

Why was one script deleted? And which one was it?


Because, as Bert had mentioned:

The writer contributed ZERO!

Thus, he was labeled a leach and perhaps perhaps,

If he comes back, will understand:

Yachad.

Sandra

Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 3:11am; Reply: 134

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.


I love you no matter-- asshole or not. You've injected insight!



Oh No! Jwent6688 is injecting insight again.  Jwent - don't you know that injecting things is bad for  you!
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 3:28am; Reply: 135

Quoted from mcornetto


Oh No! Jwent6688 is injecting insight again.  Jwent - don't you know that injecting things is bad for  you!



No,

I've been injected into.

And it was a Blessed experience.

** We are getting crazy aren't we?!

But I love... (omitting because I feel I might be over the line) ...

Sandra
Posted by: Niles_Crane (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 12:13pm; Reply: 136
I am still a bit puzzled by the deleted script. Sorry. But - he was deleted because he didn't comment on other scripts? Is that right?

It's just that a) isn't the OWC anonymous, so how would you know whether he did or not and b) as far as I am aware, there's no actual written requirement to comment on other scripts, is there?

Maybe I am just being obtuse - but it seems a strange reason to remove someone's script so I assume that there was more to it than that?
Posted by: bert, September 6th, 2009, 12:24pm; Reply: 137

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.


Because, as Bert had mentioned:

The writer contributed ZERO!


This needs a little clarification.  The so-called "leech" problem is MY beef, not Don's.

Don is a nice guy.  Much nicer than I am.


Quoted from Niles Crane
I am still a bit puzzled by the deleted script. Sorry. But - he was deleted because he didn't comment on other scripts? Is that right?


The only reason Don would have pulled down a script is because the author requested that he do so.

Posted by: Trojan, September 6th, 2009, 12:27pm; Reply: 138

Quoted from Niles_Crane
I am still a bit puzzled by the deleted script. Sorry. But - he was deleted because he didn't comment on other scripts? Is that right?

It's just that a) isn't the OWC anonymous, so how would you know whether he did or not and b) as far as I am aware, there's no actual written requirement to comment on other scripts, is there?

Maybe I am just being obtuse - but it seems a strange reason to remove someone's script so I assume that there was more to it than that?


Yeah it was deleted for that reason. Why should someone post their work and get people giving up their time to comment on it if they are not going to return the favour? It is anonymous to us when we read the script but all the names of the writers are included when the script is submitted to Don, so easy to see who is active and who isn't.

A lot of people post their work on the boards and don't even bother to participate in their own threads. It is annoying when you consider that it means other people who are participating are missing out on reads because of these parasites. If deleting their scripts will deter others from doing the same then I think it is a good move.

Cheers,
Tim.
Posted by: bert, September 6th, 2009, 12:30pm; Reply: 139

Quoted from Trojan
Yeah it was deleted for that reason.



Sigh...no it wasn't.  Please refer to my previous post.

As for the rest of Trojan's post, I do not really disagree with any of that.

But it is important to note that the first sentence is wrong.

Don does not do that.
Posted by: Trojan, September 6th, 2009, 12:34pm; Reply: 140
Ok sorry Bert, my mistake. I originally read it and saw something like the script was taken down due to inactivity. It certainly sounded like it was taken down because the writer was leeching, which would have been fair enough I think.
Posted by: Niles_Crane (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 12:57pm; Reply: 141
Thanks Bert, that makes things a little clearer. The author requested it's removal - that's fair enough.

I would say that if I entered something like the OWC, I'd stick with it, but maybe he couldn't take comments if they were not complimentary? (I think someone says above that it wasn't very good?). Which is a pity really - it is probably better to take the criticism and reply (if and when you can) than remove your script because you don't like it.

Of course, these are assumptions on my part - he may simply have decided it wasn't good enough himself and asked for it to be taken down. Writers often lack self confidence - I know I do - and question whether their work is any good, unfortunately.

It makes me wish I'd read it myself to see before it disappeared!
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 6th, 2009, 3:30pm; Reply: 142
Well, it's the evening of the 6th here, scripts have been up for about a week, reviews seem to be winding down...can we start revealing who wrote what? As in, anyone fancy sticking their head above the parapet and owning up to which is theirs?

Notice how I'm waiting for someone else to go first... :)
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 3:55pm; Reply: 143
Who wrote Saved by the Whales?  Johnny, is that yours?  Tommy, and whales you care to fess up to?  Stevie, c'mon man, just admit it...
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 6th, 2009, 4:23pm; Reply: 144
Here's a multi-faceted clue that is insanely obvious to me;
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 4:28pm; Reply: 145
I'll give you a hint about which one mine is....

Ready...

Dreamscale didn't like it.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 4:28pm; Reply: 146

Quoted from Blakkwolfe
Here's a multi-faceted clue that is insanely obvious to me;

Carpe Diem, Baby!


The Love That Dare not Speak its Name.

;D

Sandra
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 4:29pm; Reply: 147
Michael, I didn't like yours?  Hmmm...

Carpe Diem?  That clue isn't helping much...
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 6th, 2009, 4:30pm; Reply: 148

Quoted from Blakkwolfe
Here's a multi-faceted clue that is insanely obvious to me;

Carpe Diem, Baby!


Never Let a Good Thing Pass You By!

If that's right, then good job there.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 4:32pm; Reply: 149
Here's a clue on which one I wrote...

Most people not only didn't like it, they hated it!  It angered some and upset others.
Posted by: Andrew, September 6th, 2009, 5:18pm; Reply: 150
Congratulations to all participants in the OWC. Unfortunately, I have been busy, but I do have a debt of gratitude for my failure to submit my OWC, 'cos the two characters were just the ones I am missing in a feature - thanks, Don!

Andrew
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 6th, 2009, 6:29pm; Reply: 151

Quoted from Sandra Elstree.


The Love That Dare not Speak its Name.

;D

Sandra


Nope. I’m down in Florida, the retirement capital of the world. I liked all the brit slang, although I’m still lost on some of the translations; I have no idea who Westlife is, although I’m gonna check ‘em out. I did like the script though.


Quoted from JonnyBoy


Never Let a Good Thing Pass You By!



Never Let a Good Thing was one of my favorites...I thought it was Cindy, but nope.

Here’s another hint:

Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 6:41pm; Reply: 152
Another hint for mine...

It mentions something commonly found in the kitchen.



And also IMPORTANT

We're still looking for a replacement player for Toby for the Thief screenwriting exercise.

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-collaborate/m-1249527853/

You know you want to play...

So PM me.
Posted by: wannabe (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 6:45pm; Reply: 153
Blakkwolfe - Broadway Betty.  ;)   My fav by the way.  By a landslide.
Posted by: Scar Tissue Films, September 6th, 2009, 6:52pm; Reply: 154

Quoted from Blakkwolfe


Nope. I’m down in Florida, the retirement capital of the world. I liked all the brit slang, although I’m still lost on some of the translations; I have no idea who Westlife is, although I’m gonna check ‘em out. I did like the script though.



Never Let a Good Thing was one of my favorites...I thought it was Cindy, but nope.

Here’s another hint:



Don't bother mate. They are just a boy band for little girls. ;D
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 6th, 2009, 7:13pm; Reply: 155

Quoted from mcornetto

We're still looking for a replacement player for Toby for the Thief screenwriting exercise.

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-collaborate/m-1249527853/

You know you want to play...

So PM me.


I'd recommend this to anyone. These collabarative exercises are tremendous fun and good writing practice - and this one, with its focus on outlining and backstories before anything is actually written, looks particularly interesting. Michael does a really good job of keeping them running and working together is really fun.

I chose not to commit to it because I'd just done one, I'm trying to crack on with my own project and I'm getting ready for the new uni year, but I reckon anyone considering giving it a try should just go for it; you'll enjoy it.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 6th, 2009, 7:20pm; Reply: 156
I'm going to read a couple tonight.

I find it interesting how different we all are. Some people hating some scripts while others love the same ones and vice versa.

I'm impressed this time around with the quality though. Let's see what my next to read will be like...  :)
Posted by: khamanna, September 6th, 2009, 7:21pm; Reply: 157
Brit or not, Dreamscale - The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name.

--my favorite.

Burning House of Love - slapshot. I've read some of your writing...

--another favorite of mine.
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 6th, 2009, 7:28pm; Reply: 158

Quoted from mcornetto

It mentions something commonly found in the kitchen.
.


Hmmm. Big Geek Wedding has...

Nate puts down his fork and checks his watch...
The waiter sets the plates down and leaves.

In addition, Dream wasn't nuts about it...
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 6th, 2009, 7:32pm; Reply: 159

Quoted from khamanna
Brit or not, Dreamscale - The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name.

--my favorite.


I know which Jeff wrote, and it wasn't that one.

Unless you're saying Dreamscale is your favourite, which is a whole other thing,

Posted by: khamanna, September 6th, 2009, 7:40pm; Reply: 160
haha, Johnyboy,

If he did nto write it he did nto write it. Favourite or not...
Posted by: elis, September 6th, 2009, 7:42pm; Reply: 161
One person has guessed mine. Nothing mentioned on the forum...Only through private messaging.
Well done LC ;)
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 8:15pm; Reply: 162

Quoted from Grandma Bear
I'm going to read a couple tonight.

I find it interesting how different we all are. Some people hating some scripts while others love the same ones and vice versa.

I'm impressed this time around with the quality though. Let's see what my next to read will be like...  :)


Yes very different approaches in all of them and unique styles.

I appreciated the opportunity to study all of the scripts.

For myself personally, to compare in study, Piano Tears and Saved were my piece de la resistance in what has been a truly magnificent challenge!

Sandra
Posted by: LC, September 6th, 2009, 8:33pm; Reply: 163

Quoted from elis
One person has guessed mine. Nothing mentioned on the forum...Only through private messaging.
Well done LC ;)


;) ;)
Posted by: wannabe (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 8:56pm; Reply: 164
No one here is gonna recognize my writing style.  :(   I can't think of any hint that wouldn't make my SP wicked obvious.
Posted by: LC, September 6th, 2009, 9:00pm; Reply: 165
Hey Jonnyboy, I'm glad to see you removed your 'points out of' thing. You did do that right? The grading system you have going - yep, I can get with that - similar to Gary's I think? And everyone has their way of doing things. Just saying. :)

No offence meant and no, you didn't give me a bad score.

Personally, I didn't review the OWC's as I would normal 'shorts'. I was trying to go with whether the piece, for want of a better phrase, 'spoke to me' ...
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 9:16pm; Reply: 166
Hint #3:

The number of principal cast in my script.
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 6th, 2009, 9:17pm; Reply: 167

Quoted from wannabe
No one here is gonna recognize my writing style.  :(   I can't think of any hint that wouldn't make my SP wicked obvious.


Hmmm. Indeed.
Posted by: elis, September 6th, 2009, 9:20pm; Reply: 168
Mine has a letter "e" in the title, lol.
So do most scripts. :P
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 9:48pm; Reply: 169
Hint #2


My title is between 0 and 8 words.
Posted by: khamanna, September 6th, 2009, 9:51pm; Reply: 170
oh, mine too! We did not write the same thing, did we?
Posted by: elis, September 6th, 2009, 9:51pm; Reply: 171

Quoted from Dreamscale
Hint #2


My title is between 0 and 8 words.


Now  I think that covers all of the scripts :P
Posted by: wannabe (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 10:01pm; Reply: 172

Quoted from Dreamscale
Hint #2


My title is between 0 and 8 words.



Since we're getting really specific now, mine is between 2 and 12 pages.

Posted by: khamanna, September 6th, 2009, 10:11pm; Reply: 173
Ok wannabe, since you got really specific

--It's got to be either "LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART" or "OUR TIME DESERVES A LOVE STORY".
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 10:18pm; Reply: 174
Hint #4

Mine happens in the US of A.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 10:52pm; Reply: 175
Hint # 3...


Mine takes place west of the Mississippi in a matter of about 6 hours.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 6th, 2009, 11:31pm; Reply: 176


Quoted from mcornetto
Hint #4

Mine happens in the US of A.



Quoted from Dreamscale
Hint # 3...

Mine takes place west of the Mississippi in a matter of about 6 hours.


Mine takes place inside of yours.

I'll have to take a closer look at the hints tomorrow.

I have to go to Calgary tomorrow and need to be on the ball.

Sandra

Posted by: Tommyp, September 6th, 2009, 11:39pm; Reply: 177
1st hint from me:

Mine is the best script out of the lot.

EDIT: Okay, I was being slightly modest... The truth is, probably best on the site...
Posted by: khamanna, September 6th, 2009, 11:43pm; Reply: 178
Oh, that one is yours, Tommyp...

Thanks for writing it - it's truly my favorite!
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 11:46pm; Reply: 179
Tommy, my fine brother, you are a genius!  That script was fucking hotshit.  Which one are we talking about again?  Saved by the Whales?
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 11:46pm; Reply: 180
Hint #5

Mine happens on the west coast.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 6th, 2009, 11:50pm; Reply: 181
Mine takes place in Malibu, and has, among others, 2 characters named appropriately, "INSANELY CHESTED GIRL # 1", and "INSANELY CHESTED GIRL # 2".
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 12:16am; Reply: 182

Quoted from Dreamscale
Mine takes place in Malibu, and has, among others, 2 characters named appropriately, "INSANELY CHESTED GIRL # 1", and "INSANELY CHESTED GIRL # 2".


Screwed.  But we already guessed that.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 12:18am; Reply: 183
There wasn't any mystery still?

Cornie, which one is yours?  C'mon, come clean...
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 12:20am; Reply: 184
Hint #6

This is a big hint...It will probably give it away...

It may seem obvious but there's a song in it.
Posted by: elis, September 7th, 2009, 12:48am; Reply: 185
time to reveal?
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 12:58am; Reply: 186

Quoted from elis
time to reveal?


I think at this point it doesn't really matter.  We're not really getting additonal reads and most everyone that's going to send favourites to Don has (though I could be wrong).  

I wouldn't come right out an reveal what I wrote. There's no fun in that for me. So I'm dropping hints.  

However, if you want to handle things differently that's entirely up to you.  

Posted by: Astrid (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 1:39am; Reply: 187
Hint... i never met a guy named Rory.  
Posted by: JonnyBoy, September 7th, 2009, 3:12am; Reply: 188

Quoted from LC
Hey Jonnyboy, I'm glad to see you removed your 'points out of' thing. You did do that right? The grading system you have going - yep, I can get with that - similar to Gary's I think? And everyone has their way of doing things. Just saying. :)

No offence meant and no, you didn't give me a bad score.


None taken. Yeah, thought it was for the best. Maybe I'll put in next, time maybe I won't. Who knows? Maybe I won't even take part.

And for the record, MY system came first. :)

P.S. My script came in PDF. The first word was...'FADE'.


Posted by: stevie, September 7th, 2009, 3:12am; Reply: 189
Mine has - funnily enough - some hidden Beatles references. One is an anagram.
Posted by: LC, September 7th, 2009, 3:18am; Reply: 190

Quoted from JonnyBoy


Yeah, thought it was for the best. Maybe I'll put in next, time maybe I won't. Who knows? Maybe I won't even take part.

And for the record, MY system came first. :)



Oh, yes I'm well aware you pioneered YOUR 'system'. ;D

Posted by: rendevous, September 7th, 2009, 6:34am; Reply: 191

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films


Don't bother mate. They are just a boy band for little girls. ;D


Seconded. Westlife are designed for toddlers by Nazis.
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 6:42am; Reply: 192

Quoted from Astrid
Hint... i never met a guy named Rory.  


Dammit it, Astrid - why don't you give us a better hint?
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 7:58am; Reply: 193
Cindy has been accused of writing mine... She can have credit if she wants. i guess i watch too many "Chick Flicks"
Posted by: Tommyp, September 7th, 2009, 8:06am; Reply: 194
James, are you saying your script is Some Things Never Die?
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 8:11am; Reply: 195
Mmmm... no. It's in this thread though... somewheres???
Posted by: rendevous, September 7th, 2009, 8:22am; Reply: 196

Quoted from mcornetto

I think redevous is jealous because no one is flirting with him.  So I'll make the ultimate sacrifice and offer to flirt with rendevous - if he'll have me, of course.


Er no. I won't thanks. Call me picky but I prefer underpants to be a little less full of tackle.
Posted by: CindyLKeller, September 7th, 2009, 8:32am; Reply: 197
Still no one has guessed my script. I thought it was obvious which one was mine.

Another hint... It's on page 2 of all of the scripts.
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 8:39am; Reply: 198

Quoted from CindyLKeller
Still no one has guessed my script. I thought it was obvious which one was mine.

Another hint... It's on page 2 of all of the scripts.


Dare I ask, I think i've read most. Does the little Captain pop up on your discussion board??? Thought i had you pegged.
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 7th, 2009, 9:05am; Reply: 199

Quoted from jwent6688
Cindy has been accused of writing mine... She can have credit if she wants. i guess i watch too many "Chick Flicks"


Never Let a Good Thing Pass You By? Oh, man! Get this guy some Lethal Weapon...STAT!
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 9:20am; Reply: 200

Quoted from Blakkwolfe


Never Let a Good Thing Pass You By? Oh, man! Get this guy some Lethal Weapon...STAT!


Big fan of all the Lethal Weapons, and apparently, "Confessions of a Shopaholic". umm.. i did watch that movie. It was shite IMO. But then you have "The Devil Wears Prada"... Fucking masterpiece.

What'd you write???? Hint???
Posted by: Blakkwolfe, September 7th, 2009, 9:37am; Reply: 201

Quoted from jwent6688
"The Devil Wears Prada"... Fking masterpiece.


Agreed. Meryl Streep is always incredible, and the ever-so gorgeous Anne Hathaway makes earning chick flick points not entirely unpleasant...


Here's another hint....Twenny twenny twenny four hours ago, I _____________ sedated. (Credit given where credit is due)
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 9:38am; Reply: 202

Quoted from CindyLKeller
Still no one has guessed my script. I thought it was obvious which one was mine.

Another hint... It's on page 2 of all of the scripts.


I'm guessing "Et Tu" ???? Which i have not read. Heading off to now. Not drunk right now, so i can't promise one of me better foul mouthed reviews... But we'll get her atop the portal again for a coupla more looksees..
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 9:46am; Reply: 203

Quoted from Blakkwolfe


Here's another hint....Twenny twenny twenny four hours ago, I _____________ sedated. (Credit given where credit is due)


i distinctly remember "I wanna be" for some reason.

Scanned the list... Thought it was A title, but apparently wrong....?? Must...Look... Further...
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., September 7th, 2009, 10:07am; Reply: 204

Quoted from jwent6688
Cindy has been accused of writing mine... She can have credit if she wants. i guess i watch too many "Chick Flicks"


Did you write Autumn Walk?

Woopsies! Just read back in the thread that that's a wrong guess.

Sandra
Posted by: elis, September 7th, 2009, 10:26am; Reply: 205
hint #2
someone commented an Australian wrote mine
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 10:29am; Reply: 206

Quoted from elis
hint #2
someone commented an Australian wrote mine


"I've got to go"????? Which i've accused Tommyp of writing this whole time???
Posted by: elis, September 7th, 2009, 10:39am; Reply: 207

Quoted from jwent6688


"I've got to go"????? Which i've accused Tommyp of writing this whole time???


;) :P ;D ::) :X...
Posted by: jwent6688, September 7th, 2009, 10:52am; Reply: 208
Nice work Elis.... Did enjoy that piece.... hmmm....  back to the drawing board on my picks.

Screw it, i think everyone should just come clean. i'll wait. Somewhat patiently.
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), September 7th, 2009, 4:26pm; Reply: 209

Quoted from rendevous


Er no. I won't thanks. Call me picky but I prefer underpants to be a little less full of tackle.


I promise I'll remove all of my piercings. ;-)
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