The entertainment industry is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the landscape of content creation. From video games to newsrooms, the impact of AI is being felt across all sectors, prompting unions to take decisive action to protect their members’ interests. In this article, we’ll explore the ongoing SAG-AFTRA videoContinue reading “AI in Hollywood: Weekly News, March 14, 2025”
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Writing for Modern Westerns: Lessons from ‘No Country for Old Men’
The Western genre has long been associated with rugged landscapes, lone gunslingers, and moral battles between good and evil. But in recent decades, the genre has evolved into something darker, more introspective, and more unsettling. One of the most compelling examples of this evolution is No Country for Old Men (2007), written and directed byContinue reading “Writing for Modern Westerns: Lessons from ‘No Country for Old Men’”
Exploring Love in Adversity: Themes in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
Few stories capture the raw, bittersweet reality of love in adversity quite like The Fault in Our Stars. Originally penned by John Green and later adapted into a film, this emotionally charged narrative explores the deep connections formed between Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters—two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and embarkContinue reading “Exploring Love in Adversity: Themes in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’”
Enhancing Efficiency: AI’s Role in Film Production Processes
In recent years, the film and television industry has witnessed a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of production. As we approach the end of February 2025, it’s clear that AI has become an integral part of the filmmaking process, revolutionizing how movies and TV shows are created fromContinue reading “Enhancing Efficiency: AI’s Role in Film Production Processes”
How ‘The Truman Show’ Captures Existentialism in Screenwriting
Introduction Few films capture the philosophical weight of existentialism within their narrative structure as effectively as The Truman Show (1998). A masterclass in screenwriting, Andrew Niccol’s script constructs a world where reality, identity, and free will are constantly questioned—hallmarks of existentialist thought. The film, directed by Peter Weir and starring Jim Carrey, presents a manContinue reading “How ‘The Truman Show’ Captures Existentialism in Screenwriting”