TALK TO ME: The Power of the Opening 10 Pages.

A deep dive into the first 10 pages of the acclaimed horror movie - with accompanying video clips.

Aug 25 • 

Christopher Derrick

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June 2025

Staggering Places of Devotion - Eye of the Beholder (1 of ∞)

Some time every month, I'll post about creative expression and beauty -- in any form -- that tickles my imagination; hopefully yours, too. This month it…

Jun 22 • 

Christopher Derrick

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March 2025

Slop Art had its Ghibli-fication Moment

The recent assault on humanity's soul by Sam Altman's OpenAI unleashed a torrent of artistic theft that debased Hayao Miyazaki's crowning achievement.

Mar 31 • 

Christopher Derrick

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How to Make Your Name an Adjective for Artistic Excellence

Make bold, unique, and confounding work that others want to copy, but can't.

Mar 10 • 

Christopher Derrick

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February 2025

How to Get Ahead of 95% of Screenwriters

In 2018, screenwriter Ed Solomon dropped a Tweetstorm dubbed, "Things You Will Do That Will Keep Me Working", a bit of tough love on why nascent…

Feb 3 • 

Christopher Derrick

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January 2025

We're Pointing Fingers, Are We? Wow...

Early lessons from the Los Angeles Wildfires

Jan 14 • 

Christopher Derrick

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Handling Uncertainty in a Time of Chaos

The world is reaching new heights of savagery. What are my methods to remain optimistic and revitalize my creative sparks.

Jan 9 • 

Christopher Derrick

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November 2024

Mining Gems aka Alternative Comics

Comics Book Movies, at least the superhero ones, have reached saturation maturity in the Hollywood exploitation machine. And there's tons of other…

Nov 19, 2024 • 

Christopher Derrick

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Screenwriting: The Ultimate Start-Up

Make no mistake screenwriters are preeminent entrepreneurs. Let's take a look at this bold claim.

Nov 15, 2024 • 

Christopher Derrick

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October 2024

A Young Black Boy Dodges Bombs

Steve McQueen's new film examines three days during the Blitz through the eyes of a mixed-race child, and it is glorious.

Oct 30, 2024 • 

Christopher Derrick

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February 2024

That Time When Kubrick Was In Director Jail

Well... almost; so read on to see what he did to escape it.

Feb 25, 2024 • 

Christopher Derrick

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An Award Show

A quick look back at the Saturn Awards

Feb 9, 2024 • 

Christopher Derrick

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