Magical realism looks effortless, but crafting a seamless interweaving of realism and fantasy requires thoughtful attention and skill. I've identified several elements that make for compelling magical realist fiction: Realistic Setting The setting needs to feel like the real world, whether it's a sp...
The family turns to see -- A DRUNK MAN teetering toward the semi-basement window. Their faces slowly fill with dread. CHUNG-SOOK How many times did I tell you? We need to put up a “No Urinating” sign. KI-TEK It’ll make them want to do it even more. It’s psychology. ...
NEW YORK -- Fine Line Features has tied the knot on a deal to bringMeg Wolitzer's 2003 novelThe Wifeto the big screen for writer-helmerJane Andersonto adapt and direct. Anderson's screenwriting credits includeAndrew Bergman'sIt Could Happen to YouandJocelyn Moorhouse'sHow to Make an American...
then I try to focus and fill in that with other parts of the music or the concept. At the end of the day, I want to make sure that we put out something that people would like. We try to keep it
of being able to make their own decisions," said Rothman. "It's about saying to them: You get to have a perspective. You can actually choose whether this is good for you or not. That's more effective than telling them to passively take in information and never think about it again."...
I broke down the easiest, step-by-step curly girl method guide, including the best shampoos, conditioners, and gels for wavy, coily, and curly hair.
Combined with the viciousness of the current regime, we want the good guys to beat the bad guys. The bloody battles and the machismo nature of the story make it a muscular vehicle sure to appeal to a male audience. It’s that type of film. ...
"I've known Ari since she was an astonishingly talented 14-year-old," he said. "We've gotten to make music together a couple of times throughout the years, and whenever it happens, I am struck by how comfortable our collaboration is and how relentlessly hard she works to get ...
What is that captures your attention towards the other person when you don't know them? Well commonly we are attracted to the other person's appearance or appeal when we look at them and like them. It is generally the outer appearance of somebody that we don't know that attracts us. Bu...
Early Central Americans and Mexicans used the seeds of cacao trees to make a drink that tasted bitter, not sweet. Later on, this drink was made into a sweet drink, known as hot chocolate today. Why does chocolate taste sweet? That’s because a lot of sugar is added. This means that ...