Scriptnotes Podcast

656 - Halogencore


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John welcomes journalist/screenwriter Max Read to look at the emerging sub-genre “halogencore” – stories of corporate malfeasance that are less about uncovering corruption as they are about characters learning to ignore it. They look at the evolution of the sub-genre, how these movies function, and why it’s important to define genres at all.

We also explore the current state of independent journalism and freelance writing, and follow up on Hallmark movies and playwrights turned screenwriters.

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In our bonus segment for premium members, does it feel like time has sped up this summer? Like, even more than usual? John and Max slow it down and find the silver linings of an accelerated world.

Links:

  • Beta test the new Highland – sign up here!
  • Max Read’s newsletter READ MAX
  • Shiva Baby and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
  • How many Hallmark Christmas movies are there?! by Stephen Follows
  • The Read Max ‘Halogencore’ Guide
  • Max Read’s Halogencore list on Letterboxd
  • Where Are You Now? by Sara Schaefer
  • Billy Strings – Dust in a Baggie
  • In Ascension by Martin MacInnes
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  • Check out the Inneresting Newsletter
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  • John August on ThreadsInstagramTwitter and Mastodon
  • Outro by Tim Brown (send us yours!)
  • Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli.

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