The Storyteller Session
@storytellersession.bsky.social
A home for Storytellers in the filmmaking industry. With weekly table reads, guests, and workshops, our goal is to hear as many stories through as many voices as possible.
www.thestorytellersession.com
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Hey guys! Just making sure everyone knows that the submission deadline for the Hollywood TV Writers Bootcamp (round two) is this Monday the 17th at midnight. It's a great resource to prep you for your first staffing position-- and it's free to apply. glenisemullins.com/bootcamp
Bootcamp
glenisemullins.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Hey guys! Just making sure everyone knows that the submission deadline for the Hollywood TV Writers Bootcamp (round two) is this Monday the 17th at midnight. It's a great resource to prep you for your first staffing position-- and it's free to apply. glenisemullins.com/bootcamp
Today we we have our WRITE. CAMERA. ACTION! session, lead by TV director Andi Behring (LEGACIES, DYNASTY, CHICAGO MED) with our guest Writer/Co-Executive Producer Kemiyondo Coutinho (P-VALLEY)!
Details for this free event can be found here:
thestorytellersession.mn.co/events/write...
Details for this free event can be found here:
thestorytellersession.mn.co/events/write...
February 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Today we we have our WRITE. CAMERA. ACTION! session, lead by TV director Andi Behring (LEGACIES, DYNASTY, CHICAGO MED) with our guest Writer/Co-Executive Producer Kemiyondo Coutinho (P-VALLEY)!
Details for this free event can be found here:
thestorytellersession.mn.co/events/write...
Details for this free event can be found here:
thestorytellersession.mn.co/events/write...
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I love being a world-builder
We LOVE how many scripts you get to read in this community!
We are reading about seven unproduced scripts a month along with our Script Club (lead by @kendrachristel.bsky.social) which reads a produced script every month for discussion.
Loving story is a big part of writing story.
We are reading about seven unproduced scripts a month along with our Script Club (lead by @kendrachristel.bsky.social) which reads a produced script every month for discussion.
Loving story is a big part of writing story.
February 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I love being a world-builder
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Thank you again to @storytellersession.bsky.social for having me speak last night. Hope y’all had a great time laughing at my journey to staffing my first job and continuing to make my name well known in these temporarily unemployed streets.
November 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Thank you again to @storytellersession.bsky.social for having me speak last night. Hope y’all had a great time laughing at my journey to staffing my first job and continuing to make my name well known in these temporarily unemployed streets.
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I don’t know how many people know the story about how YOUNGBLOODS was supposed to be a drama, but anyway, here is when it started to get away from me and I was like, “Well, shit. WTF am I supposed to do now?” So I just said “fuck it” and let it do its thing. #scriptsky
November 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM
I don’t know how many people know the story about how YOUNGBLOODS was supposed to be a drama, but anyway, here is when it started to get away from me and I was like, “Well, shit. WTF am I supposed to do now?” So I just said “fuck it” and let it do its thing. #scriptsky
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#ScriptSky, #FilmSky, and #DirectorSky if you have time today I wanna invite you to this discussion with @itskristinathomas.bsky.social
A talented and giving mind has worked on some great shows and shot some great projects, too. Come talk with us. Shoot me or @storytellersession.bsky.social a DM.
A talented and giving mind has worked on some great shows and shot some great projects, too. Come talk with us. Shoot me or @storytellersession.bsky.social a DM.
Today, at 5pst/8est, our community has The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
November 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM
#ScriptSky, #FilmSky, and #DirectorSky if you have time today I wanna invite you to this discussion with @itskristinathomas.bsky.social
A talented and giving mind has worked on some great shows and shot some great projects, too. Come talk with us. Shoot me or @storytellersession.bsky.social a DM.
A talented and giving mind has worked on some great shows and shot some great projects, too. Come talk with us. Shoot me or @storytellersession.bsky.social a DM.
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Today, at 5pst/8est, our community has The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
November 26, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Today, at 5pst/8est, our community has The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
Today, at 5pst/8est, our community has The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
November 26, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Today, at 5pst/8est, our community has The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
We will discuss (on Zoom) Kristina's journey from script coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
#ScriptSky #FilmSky
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Here's an example of poor dialogue:
"Whatever."
Here's an example of great dialogue:
"Whatever."
It's all about what it means to the story...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
"Whatever."
Here's an example of great dialogue:
"Whatever."
It's all about what it means to the story...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
November 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Here's an example of poor dialogue:
"Whatever."
Here's an example of great dialogue:
"Whatever."
It's all about what it means to the story...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
"Whatever."
Here's an example of great dialogue:
"Whatever."
It's all about what it means to the story...
#scriptsky #screenwriting
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a lil sumn
November 20, 2024 at 1:10 AM
a lil sumn
Next Tuesday, 11/26, The Storyteller Session will have The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss Kristina's journey from sxript coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
We will discuss Kristina's journey from sxript coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
November 20, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Next Tuesday, 11/26, The Storyteller Session will have The Storyteller Q&A with our guest Writer/Director/Producer @itskristinathomas.bsky.social!
We will discuss Kristina's journey from sxript coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
We will discuss Kristina's journey from sxript coordinator on shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor to staff writer on FBI: International!
Thank you, @jboal.bsky.social for sharing his story with us. Thank you to every actor who brought the world to life and everybody who gave notes!
Until the next session!
Until the next session!
Profound,
Thanks again for embracing my short and offering such insightful guidance!
And thanks to everyone in the Cast for giving it so much vitality that will also help me revise it and make it sing more smoothly!
There is no Plan B or Second Nature ...
But we can outsmart the inevitable!
Thanks again for embracing my short and offering such insightful guidance!
And thanks to everyone in the Cast for giving it so much vitality that will also help me revise it and make it sing more smoothly!
There is no Plan B or Second Nature ...
But we can outsmart the inevitable!
November 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Thank you, @jboal.bsky.social for sharing his story with us. Thank you to every actor who brought the world to life and everybody who gave notes!
Until the next session!
Until the next session!
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@storytellersession.bsky.social
Just a quick postscript to Profound and everyone who contributed with their suggestions after the Table Read.
I've eliminated the CALLER #1, #2 etc. and put in their actor names.
Now to the challenging changes of your other ideas!
Note from DQ: Muchas Grass!
Just a quick postscript to Profound and everyone who contributed with their suggestions after the Table Read.
I've eliminated the CALLER #1, #2 etc. and put in their actor names.
Now to the challenging changes of your other ideas!
Note from DQ: Muchas Grass!
November 20, 2024 at 5:32 PM
@storytellersession.bsky.social
Just a quick postscript to Profound and everyone who contributed with their suggestions after the Table Read.
I've eliminated the CALLER #1, #2 etc. and put in their actor names.
Now to the challenging changes of your other ideas!
Note from DQ: Muchas Grass!
Just a quick postscript to Profound and everyone who contributed with their suggestions after the Table Read.
I've eliminated the CALLER #1, #2 etc. and put in their actor names.
Now to the challenging changes of your other ideas!
Note from DQ: Muchas Grass!
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Profound,
Thanks again for embracing my short and offering such insightful guidance!
And thanks to everyone in the Cast for giving it so much vitality that will also help me revise it and make it sing more smoothly!
There is no Plan B or Second Nature ...
But we can outsmart the inevitable!
Thanks again for embracing my short and offering such insightful guidance!
And thanks to everyone in the Cast for giving it so much vitality that will also help me revise it and make it sing more smoothly!
There is no Plan B or Second Nature ...
But we can outsmart the inevitable!
November 20, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Profound,
Thanks again for embracing my short and offering such insightful guidance!
And thanks to everyone in the Cast for giving it so much vitality that will also help me revise it and make it sing more smoothly!
There is no Plan B or Second Nature ...
But we can outsmart the inevitable!
Thanks again for embracing my short and offering such insightful guidance!
And thanks to everyone in the Cast for giving it so much vitality that will also help me revise it and make it sing more smoothly!
There is no Plan B or Second Nature ...
But we can outsmart the inevitable!
In less than an hour, @jboal.bsky.social brings in his Comedy Short PEAK WATER for a session!
Cast includes: Virginia Vogt, Mark Ferrando, Jasirii Simpkins, J.D. Elliby, Elizabeth Erhart, Pamela Williams
Narrated by Marianne Kaleida
Excited to hear this story!
Cast includes: Virginia Vogt, Mark Ferrando, Jasirii Simpkins, J.D. Elliby, Elizabeth Erhart, Pamela Williams
Narrated by Marianne Kaleida
Excited to hear this story!
November 20, 2024 at 12:35 AM
In less than an hour, @jboal.bsky.social brings in his Comedy Short PEAK WATER for a session!
Cast includes: Virginia Vogt, Mark Ferrando, Jasirii Simpkins, J.D. Elliby, Elizabeth Erhart, Pamela Williams
Narrated by Marianne Kaleida
Excited to hear this story!
Cast includes: Virginia Vogt, Mark Ferrando, Jasirii Simpkins, J.D. Elliby, Elizabeth Erhart, Pamela Williams
Narrated by Marianne Kaleida
Excited to hear this story!
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SCREENWRITER AXIOMS FOR PITCHING
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
November 19, 2024 at 1:12 AM
SCREENWRITER AXIOMS FOR PITCHING
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
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So...
Y'all find yourself opening this 🌌 app & being friendly to strangers just cuz? I just did a happiness drive by &...I hope that's not weird. 🤦🏿♀️
Y'all find yourself opening this 🌌 app & being friendly to strangers just cuz? I just did a happiness drive by &...I hope that's not weird. 🤦🏿♀️
November 19, 2024 at 12:39 PM
So...
Y'all find yourself opening this 🌌 app & being friendly to strangers just cuz? I just did a happiness drive by &...I hope that's not weird. 🤦🏿♀️
Y'all find yourself opening this 🌌 app & being friendly to strangers just cuz? I just did a happiness drive by &...I hope that's not weird. 🤦🏿♀️
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If you are a Black TV or feature writer, show your face or comment or something.
Then give me a few to get all these names together. #BlackSky
Then give me a few to get all these names together. #BlackSky
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
If you are a Black TV or feature writer, show your face or comment or something.
Then give me a few to get all these names together. #BlackSky
Then give me a few to get all these names together. #BlackSky
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Okay, y’all… I have finally decided that retreat is the better part of valor. Bringing some rainbow energy over to these blue skies.
#bydhttmwdi
#bydhttmwdi
a pixel art of a man standing under a rainbow on a blue background
Alt: a pixel art of Levar standing under a rainbow on a blue background
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November 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Okay, y’all… I have finally decided that retreat is the better part of valor. Bringing some rainbow energy over to these blue skies.
#bydhttmwdi
#bydhttmwdi
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Has anyone created a Black writers Starter Pack thingy get???
November 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Has anyone created a Black writers Starter Pack thingy get???
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Since we’re all getting acquainted…
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
Since we’re all getting acquainted…
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
1) Moulin Rouge
2) Before Sunset
3) Do The Right Thing
4) Apocalypse Now
5) Strictly Ballroom
6) Blade Runner
7) Secretary
8) Miller’s Crossing
9) Magnolia
10) Glengarry GlenRoss
What are your favs?
I welcome feedback or 🔥
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
1) Moulin Rouge
2) Before Sunset
3) Do The Right Thing
4) Apocalypse Now
5) Strictly Ballroom
6) Blade Runner
7) Secretary
8) Miller’s Crossing
9) Magnolia
10) Glengarry GlenRoss
What are your favs?
I welcome feedback or 🔥
November 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Since we’re all getting acquainted…
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
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Since we're all getting acquainted...
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• The Before Trilogy
• Defending Your Life
• Get Out
• Hitch
• Eveything Everywhere All At Once
• Moonlight
• The Usual Suspects
• It Follows
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• The Before Trilogy
• Defending Your Life
• Get Out
• Hitch
• Eveything Everywhere All At Once
• Moonlight
• The Usual Suspects
• It Follows
Since we're all getting acquainted...
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Meet the Parents
• The Mitchells vs The Machines
• Set it Off
• Forrest Gump
• Hitch
• Switch (Ellen Barkin)
• Menace II Society
• Coming to America
• Inglorious Bastards
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Meet the Parents
• The Mitchells vs The Machines
• Set it Off
• Forrest Gump
• Hitch
• Switch (Ellen Barkin)
• Menace II Society
• Coming to America
• Inglorious Bastards
Since we’re all getting acquainted…
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
November 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Since we're all getting acquainted...
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• The Before Trilogy
• Defending Your Life
• Get Out
• Hitch
• Eveything Everywhere All At Once
• Moonlight
• The Usual Suspects
• It Follows
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• The Before Trilogy
• Defending Your Life
• Get Out
• Hitch
• Eveything Everywhere All At Once
• Moonlight
• The Usual Suspects
• It Follows
We LOVE how many scripts you get to read in this community!
We are reading about seven unproduced scripts a month along with our Script Club (lead by @kendrachristel.bsky.social) which reads a produced script every month for discussion.
Loving story is a big part of writing story.
We are reading about seven unproduced scripts a month along with our Script Club (lead by @kendrachristel.bsky.social) which reads a produced script every month for discussion.
Loving story is a big part of writing story.
November 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM
We LOVE how many scripts you get to read in this community!
We are reading about seven unproduced scripts a month along with our Script Club (lead by @kendrachristel.bsky.social) which reads a produced script every month for discussion.
Loving story is a big part of writing story.
We are reading about seven unproduced scripts a month along with our Script Club (lead by @kendrachristel.bsky.social) which reads a produced script every month for discussion.
Loving story is a big part of writing story.
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3 non-negotiables to being a better screenwriter:
1.) Read screenplays.
2.) Write screenplays.
3.) Watch movies.
BUT
• Don't just watch, break down the movie's structure, too. See the story's 30k foot view.
• Read FEWER classics; favor NEWER scripts and plenty of recently sold specs.
1.) Read screenplays.
2.) Write screenplays.
3.) Watch movies.
BUT
• Don't just watch, break down the movie's structure, too. See the story's 30k foot view.
• Read FEWER classics; favor NEWER scripts and plenty of recently sold specs.
November 19, 2024 at 2:27 PM
3 non-negotiables to being a better screenwriter:
1.) Read screenplays.
2.) Write screenplays.
3.) Watch movies.
BUT
• Don't just watch, break down the movie's structure, too. See the story's 30k foot view.
• Read FEWER classics; favor NEWER scripts and plenty of recently sold specs.
1.) Read screenplays.
2.) Write screenplays.
3.) Watch movies.
BUT
• Don't just watch, break down the movie's structure, too. See the story's 30k foot view.
• Read FEWER classics; favor NEWER scripts and plenty of recently sold specs.
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Since we're all getting acquainted...
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Meet the Parents
• The Mitchells vs The Machines
• Set it Off
• Forrest Gump
• Hitch
• Switch (Ellen Barkin)
• Menace II Society
• Coming to America
• Inglorious Bastards
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Meet the Parents
• The Mitchells vs The Machines
• Set it Off
• Forrest Gump
• Hitch
• Switch (Ellen Barkin)
• Menace II Society
• Coming to America
• Inglorious Bastards
Since we’re all getting acquainted…
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
• The Silence of the Lambs
• Do the Right Thing
• Who’s Afaid of Virginia Woolf?
• Forrest Gump
• In the Line of Fire
• Heat
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Far from Heaven
• Se7en
• Moonlight
HM: Deep Cover, Set It Off
Since we’re all getting acquainted…
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
1) Moulin Rouge
2) Before Sunset
3) Do The Right Thing
4) Apocalypse Now
5) Strictly Ballroom
6) Blade Runner
7) Secretary
8) Miller’s Crossing
9) Magnolia
10) Glengarry GlenRoss
What are your favs?
I welcome feedback or 🔥
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
1) Moulin Rouge
2) Before Sunset
3) Do The Right Thing
4) Apocalypse Now
5) Strictly Ballroom
6) Blade Runner
7) Secretary
8) Miller’s Crossing
9) Magnolia
10) Glengarry GlenRoss
What are your favs?
I welcome feedback or 🔥
November 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Since we're all getting acquainted...
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Meet the Parents
• The Mitchells vs The Machines
• Set it Off
• Forrest Gump
• Hitch
• Switch (Ellen Barkin)
• Menace II Society
• Coming to America
• Inglorious Bastards
Some of my all-time favorite movies:
(no particular order)
• Meet the Parents
• The Mitchells vs The Machines
• Set it Off
• Forrest Gump
• Hitch
• Switch (Ellen Barkin)
• Menace II Society
• Coming to America
• Inglorious Bastards