M (1931)

M (1931)

by | Jun 18, 2020

In 1920s Berlin, the police department and criminal underworld attempt to find, capture, and remove from society a serial killer of young girls. Medium: Film Writer(s): Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang Director: Fritz Lang Production Co.(s): Nero-Film AG Adapted from:...
Apollo 13 (1995)

Apollo 13 (1995)

by | Mar 18, 2020

With the help of ground-based mission engineers, an experienced astronaut leads the crew of an aborted moon mission as they attempt to return safely to Earth. Medium: Film Writer(s): William Broyles Jr., Al Reinert Director: Ron Howard Production Co.(s): Universal...
Profiling Your Characters

Profiling Your Characters

by | Feb 25, 2020

Putting together detailed profiles of your characters can help bring them to life in your writing mind, but doing so takes time and effort—which means less time to actually write. Is the effort worth it? It depends. Members-only Content This article is available only...
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

by | Dec 27, 2019

An idealistic young man who is installed temporarily in the seat of a recently deceased U.S. senator attempts to defend his patriotic ideals against the attacks of a powerful political machine. Medium: Film Writer(s): Sidney Buchman Director: Frank Capra Production...
The Bicycle Thief (1948)

The Bicycle Thief (1948)

by | Sep 30, 2019

In the aftermath of World War II, a young Italian family man attempts to recover a stolen bicycle that represents his only hope to escape from long-term unemployment. Medium: Film Writer(s): Cesare Zavattini, Suso D'Amico, Vittorio De Sica, Oreste Biancoli, Adolfo...