Make My Damn Movie

Mark and Tom bring up whether or not to use italics when writing a spec script. Mark reads a text message from a listener regarding his comments on 1974 Playboy Playmate Carol Vitale. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Classic TV Trivial Pursuit Questions, Staff Picks and plenty more...

Mark and Tom talk about the importance of proper formatting when crafting a screenplay. Mark reveals why his wife called him a "jackass" and also discusses the A&E series, "Secrets of Playboy". Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, classic TV trivia, Staff Picks and plenty more 'jackass-ish' things and stuff... Plenty more...

Mark and Tom explain the importance of an audience being able to connect with characters in a film. Mark dives into the HBO/Max documentary called "Class Action Park" about a now defunct New Jersey amusement park . Also, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more action...

Mark and Tom go over why making sure a character's demeanor fits in easily in a screenplay is a no-brainer. Mark reveals he's watched the Showtime series "Yellowjackets" and wonders where those types of girls were when he was a kid. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, The List and more, more or less...

Mark and Tom discuss unorthodox structural devices. Mark and Tom comment on the passing of Rock God Meatloaf and comedian Louie Anderson. Mark shares his updated character description of the High School Principal in his screenplay "The Flip Side". Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game. Staff Picks and other sundry items that may or may not be of note...

Mark and Tom talk about the importance of a visual character descriptions. Mark suggests watching "The Eyes of Tammy Faye", the film about evangelist Tammy Faye Baker. Also, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more evangelic items...

Mark and Tom discuss a recent film set in the eighties called "Summer Days, Summer Nights". Mark gets slapped by Make My Damn Movie listeners about a misstatement regarding the movie "Porky's". Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and some other stuff thrown in...

Mark and Tom discuss the importance of making characters unforgettable and how important it is to stay on top of that. Mark shares an embarrassing story over the holidays. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and... well... that's enough...

Mark and Tom talk about what it would take to write a hit Christmas feature. Many Make My Damn Movie listeners chimed-in on what their favorite Christmas movie is. Also, messages from listeners, The Christmas edition of The Movie Quotes Game, round two of Christmas movie Staff Picks and more merriment. 

Mark and Tom lay-out why a screenplay needs to stick to it's genre from beginning to end. The talking toys are back in business. Mark has another incident in public where he's ONCE AGAIN asked if he's in need of assistance. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and most likely additional stuff...