Make My Damn Movie

Mark and Tom talk about when to face that you've written a dud script. Mark shares how surprised he was that Many Make My Damn Movie listeners actually know who actress Glynnis O'Connor is. Listeners correct Tom on a movie title he got wrong. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more...

Mark and Tom discuss wondering if a screenplay will ever be made into a movie. Tom shares his New England Thanksgiving trip. Mark reminisces about a young actress he had a crush on back when he was a kid. Also, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and lots more...

Mark and Tom discuss the best routes for facing disapproval from reader's feedback. Next week is Thanksgiving, so the MMDM podcast will skip an episode as Tom heads to Maine for the holiday and Mark dreads hosting Thanksgiving. Mark suggests checking-out a Netflix show called "Swap Shop". Also, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and so much more to be thankful about?

Mark and Tom lay-out why the time-span of scenes in a screenplay are critical to any story. Mark wonders why various young women seem to constantly stop and ask him if he needs assistance whenever he's out and about. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more?

Mark and Tom talk about the necessity of making a screenplay stand-out from the rest and Mark workshops his logline for his screenplay "Hit Escape". Also, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and probably more... 

Mark & Tom wonder if certain screenplays have an expiration date, possibly due to a specific time period. Mark has a different twist on a "Gilligan's Island" movie project he'd like to get greenlit (sure). Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and a couple "questionable" comments (yikes!)...

On the 100th Make My Damn Movie episode, Mark & Tom contemplate actually filming a short and weigh the pluses and minuses. Mark shares thoughts on the Netflix short series "Jailbirds". Also, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and... well, just and...

Mark & Tom welcome television & film star John Lehr, also a talented comedian, producer, writer and pitch guru. Mark tells on his parents and explains one of his horrific Halloween events when he was a young boy. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks Halloween edition and many more ghoulish shits and gigs...

A logline is a foot in the door, but many writers ignore them. Mark & Tom lay-out why a logline should be a top priority. Mark & Tom look forward to having John Lehr as a guest again on the next podcast. Mark shares a "Blair Witch" scenario he and his wife encountered when recently visiting a park where they used to go on dates together when they were kids. It did not go swimmingly. Also, listener messages from the Make My Damn Movie website, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and other stuff as well...

Mark & Tom discuss the mumblecore genre. Mark begrudgingly doles out yet another screenwriting tip. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more surprises... or whatever...