The Dark Knight in that every scene and every line of dialogue sets something up. The very first scene, while not introducing the protagonist right away, because it’s a sequel, it introduces the antagonist first and sets up his character while the mob’s money becomes a major plot point in the story. Perfection.
Miranda: "...And you expect to impress Lady Death with a copper cast and Christmas lights..." Thanos: "I have the power to wipe out half of existence, and you question my-- " Miranda: "Nuhnuhnuh-NO, that wasn't a question"
Much better than "Battle stations everyone." It seems like the cast had a descent amount of leeway with the dialogue. I like it when actors get an opportunity to make small changes to the lines to match their characters better.
I love how you discuss films with great screenplays that are often overlooked by some cinephiles (Devil Wears Prada and Independence Day for example). I would love to see you do a video on Mean Girls, which I think has great structure and character development in addition to being incredibly funny and entertaining 😊
+Daniel Jensen oh god, me too. In my honest opinion, the best Satire ever, not just because it's way more subtile than, let's say, Thank You For Smoking or Fight Club (both of which i still like of course) but also because it still treats its subject with much more respect. Also it has the literal Queen of Hollywood, Meryl Fucking Streep in one of her best roles ever!
+Arunima Tiwari well, what else is it? it gives us a view into a specific industry, while showing how that can change and corrupt people. It also complains about said industry, for example by Nigel and Miranda constantly making fun of Andi's size 6, even though Anne Hathaway is actually very thin, just showing the unrealistic ideals of the fashion world. That's just one example
ikr? How could he even compare them Thanos is one of the most strongest characters in the MCU and is in possession of the infinity gauntlet....Miranda would eat him for breakfast...
Miranda would appreciate Thanos ability to make tough decisions he deems necessary. She wouldn't say it but, she would give him a nod for using gold and yellow undertones in his costume to offset against his purple skintone.
The Devil Wears Prada is such a great film. It drives me crazy when it's brushed off as a "chick flick" in the realm of 27 Dresses or How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days. The story is familiar but never feels unoriginal, the production design is outstanding, the dialogue is efficient without feeling rushed and the acting (particularly Meryl and Emily) is OUTSTANDING. Anyone off-put by the females protagonists or fashion elements is a fool.
Strange. I feel like it's very overrated. Every basic fashion-gay quotes this movie like the Bible and pretends they're Miranda Priestly when they don't even qualify to be the security guard in the lobby.
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I think it's overrated for the wrong reasons, like "Mean Girls". Both movies appeal to female and gay audiences who focus solely on the superficial aspects of them, in the fashion, style and bitchiness of the characters, when those movies are actually deeper and more meaningful than people give them credit for.
Just coz people know its name, does not mean it has prestige. In my experience, any of the American films that I have watched which are specifically targeted towards women don't really get regailed for their greatness as frequently as other genre films. Barring a few exceptions. (If Michael does anything on Legally Blonde I will _scream._ With joy.) Quotes and memes and references is how we remember films in the everyday, you guys. Their is definitely discourse on these films as well. Not all of the love is "superficial". You just need to look for it. The women and the gay folk do not disappoint. :P I just saw an extremely popular and fairly old post on Tumblr a few days ago about Regina's Mum in Mean Girls. She comes off across as a pretty dumb parent who is trying so hard to feel young like her daughter that she ignores all her bad behaviour? Well, the people in the post were discussing the scene where she walks in on Regina banging her boyfriend and only offers condoms and has no other reaction. They argued that she was actually being a pretty competent parent by letting her "wild child" do what she wanted with appropriate safeguards (condoms, in this case) so that Regina does not lash out and do much worse things. And that her desperation to be friends with her daughters' friends is kinda sweet, even if it is cringey.
I'm slightly embarrassed to say that The Devil Wears Prada is one of my favorite movies. It's not the "Godfather" or "Shawshank Redemption". But I love every minute of it. I also want to point out how brilliant it is. I read the book after watching the movie but I have to say the this is one of the rare moment where the film is so much better than the book. The screenwriter is a genius. She imbued the character with witty remarks, humor, and personable traits that are lacking in the book. I wished you'd do the whole movie instead of just the first 10 pages :)
remsan03 I used to feel that way too 😂 but mainly because some people may view it as a superficial movie, when in reality as a young woman myself I’m just fascinated by the whole storyline of Andy finding herself, her character development that came from her job and the influence from other people and how she still managed to stay independent and strong and stood up to what she thought was right. I’m not gonna lie, I love the whole fashion, sass, glamour aspects of it too but I think the coloration of those both things is what really makes me like this movie so much. I’m so jealous of the people who haven’t watched it 157 times already 😭
@@alexb9969 yes Miranda does scream in the book. I've read both books and I will say that the first book is very one sided in its telling - its a pure revenge book from the author. The film is more nuanced and fleshed out
Great analysis, I really like that you did a movie that might not be considered "high brow" (whatever that means), and showed how meticulous any successful script needs to be, no matter what genre it is in!
exactly, a movie that isn't considered "high-brow" is just a code word for a movie that's main target audience is women, so people refuse to take it seriously
I have loved The Devil Wears Prada since the very young age but through the years I couldn’t properly explain why. I loved the characters, the plot, the pace of the story and especially the ending. Not a long time ago I feel I finally came to an answer. It has a smart well-done scenery and it’s what makes already a good movie a great one. It has believable characters who I truly care about and who came through an evolution. And it has a moral in it. Yes, it is a story which takes place in a fashion industry. But it is much more than just a story about the fashion and building a career in it. And I love it.
its like david fincher says, movies are mostly about the ways you present the idea. i loved the part where we see the girl remove her flipflops and get into a stiletto, its just such an interesting point of view plus the thing with the comparisons in the beginning of the movie, i mean its really very fincher esque in some way
Hi, Michael. Just wanted to tell you, you've been a huge influence on me. I had an idea for a while and I finally sat my ass on the chair and started typing. I'm about 50 pages in by now. That's all. Big hug from France.
@@ClintLoweTube Finishing is very important, but @Paul Prince, PLAN things first. Othewise you can end up with 100 pages of not much value. It's a very common effect in beginners (been there). Instead, spend some time developing your characters and planning scenes from beginning to end, focusing on the climax, as that's the most important scene in the whole movie. Once you got that, you can start working backwards. Good luck!
@@TrophyJourney Yes, it's all outlined haha. Otherwise you start with a beautiful love story in Rome and end up with Charlton Heston on a beach screaming "DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!"
I hope you understand how valuable you are for those who love films as an art but never got the chance to work in them. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Lauren Asay I've always thought that. The theme being women & fashion centric it's probably never been treated seriously enough as the well made film it really is.
Looking back, Nigel (Stanley Tucci’s character) is probably my favorite type of character; one that’s known & worked with the antagonist the longest, and is therefore unphased by intimidation. It feels like he can openly disagree with Miranda & have a valid reason for it (from Miranda’ perspective).
Before I watched your video on When Harry Meets Sally, I tended to overlook rom coms and movies that were mainly aimed for women. But with that video and now this, you have made me realize my mistake; these screenplays are just as brilliant!
Eh it's just like with superhero movies, for every Guardians of the Galaxy there's a Thor: The Dark World or a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And for every Devil wears Prada or Mean Girls there's one of those dime-a-dozen Hallmark romcoms. But broadening your horizons is always good! I've tried to that myself lately, made me see a lot of movies I'd never have thought I'd love and come away pleasently surprised.
Bridesmaids is a fantastic one as well. I didn’t give it a chance until I heard it was nominated the Academy Award for its screenplay and Supporting Actress Melissa McCarthy. One of the funniest comedies I’ve seen, and it knows how to tell a damn good story. Lol
@@iicalcipheriim Do you mean romcoms of movies that surprised me? If the first, When Harry met Sally is brilliant, Notting Hill, About a Boy. If the second one a movie that really surprised me was Don't look now. I'm usually not one for drama's but this one was beautiful and haunting at the same time. A Star is Born was also really good, and I dislike musicals and drama so it kinda blew me away how good of a movie this was
I swear to god i love Emily Blunt character...she did a great job played the characters, i kinda thinking her character is a scene stealer for this movie
For this one ? She was okay. Anne shined better and so did Meryl. Eventhough Emily has shined better through the years comparrd to both. This year's oscar is definitely a snub. Should've been nominated for both of her films.
Clicked on this very fast. Before being a film student I was studying fashion. It will always have a special spot in my heart. And so will this film. And I know it's late but Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful to have come across this channel. Thank you for all your hard work, Micheal.
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! What a great intersection of interests! It's a really fun movie, and one of my mom's favorites, so I have a positive association with it as well :)
@@amyk9813 yes and no. I was a student when I stopped fashion, so yes bc the people and environment was quite similar, from the entitlement and inside jokes abt body image. No bc I never got to participate in a professional extent, but I already saw how the professional part of it was, and it's similar to what the film showed. Basically, I had no plans to further sacrifice myself for smth knew was no longer for me. to this day I'm so glad I walked away from fashion.
You are one of the first youtubers to take a dive into this highly underrated and incredibly well-written film. One of my favorites. Fantastic analysis. You never disappoint
So many comments said this film is underrated, I had no idea it wasn't highly rated! Did it get panned by some critics or something? (All my friends like it a lot so I'm surprised.)
My favorite movie is Adaptation (2002), with Charlie Kaufman doing a monologue of how he desperately wants change, despite his lack of desire to finish a screenplay for a book that rarely has a story. Another is Punch-Drunk Love (2002; same year) of how Paul Thomas Anderson introduces Barry Egan being small to the world, the complexity of how he"s anxious of being himself and the story of how he learns to stand up for himself and love Lena.
I wouldn't be surprised because John has seen the movie seventy-five times. It's also how he met Emily Blunt; who is now his wife and together they have two beautiful daughters. In a bizarre twist of irony; Stanley Tucci is now Emily's brother in law as he married her sister Felicity in 2012. Stanley first met Felicity at Emily and John's wedding in 2010; only a few months after his first wife Kathryn had died from breast cancer.
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Wow I would love to see a video made by you on the character of Rebecca or the way Crazy Ex-Girlfriend uses its musical aspect for social commentary/humor etc. Its a show definitely worth checking out!
RUclips is the new God 😂 I've never spoken a word to anyone about wanting to write a screenplay until yesterday when I was talking to my mom about a daydream I used to have when I was 11 and have been elaborating for more than 10 years. This video literally popped up a day later! if the universe says go then off I write!
Best video essay channel on RUclips. You don't speak in a way that requires a freaking dictionary to understand, unlike some of the other popular channels of this kind.
Wonderful! One of your best. Compare/contrast is under-examined in screenwriting. It's a key part of "show don't tell." And I also think that too few people see the first ten pages as a microcosm of the whole script, which you emphasize.
Thanks Ed!! Credit goes to Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA ), one of the writers that I work with, for pointing out how great the first ten pages of the script are. She's smart, you guys would get a long :)
I love how you show the text of the screenplay as the movie simultaneously plays above especially when there are slight differences in the dialogue or description (her hair was not actually up in a towel). It shows how even when a writer thinks that a screenplay is finished countless minor changes might be introduced by other writers, editors, the director, and the actors long before an audience ever sees the final product.
Hi Michael Firstly, I would like to apologize for my translator's English because I am a student and need help. I live in Brazil and decided to conserve my studies of English with cinema, and I found your channel, which is incredible, congratulations! Your work will undoubtedly be of great help to me. And your content is fabulous. The first thing that caught my attention was the fact that the titles appeared for me in Portuguese, that's very cool. Few foreign channels have such care and dedication with other nationalities. Thank you so much and Happy New Year.
How about doing opposite michael. Take underrated film and explain what makes the film bad. And how to fix them. Your channel is very useful. Thanks, greeting from Indonesia.
So glad someone’s giving this movie the recognition it deserves! Another movie that would be good to look at is Uptown Girls. I feel like that film doesn’t get anywhere near enough the attention that it deserves. It has amazing character development, and the way that the 2 main characters mirror each other is great. It’s a coming of age story and the way they have both changed by the end of the movie is beautiful. I’d love to see a video on it
every time you post a video about a movie i've actually seen i breathe a sigh of relief because if it's a movie i HAVEN'T seen then not only would i be spoiling myself but also would likely not appreciate the video fully :D i know you don't take video requests or anything but i thought i'd mention one of my favourite movies of all time anyway... big short is so amazing with its sense of humour (especially the fourth wall breaks that make me giggle every damn time) as well as gravitas and has some ridiculously creative transitions between scenes........ but i've literally met only three people who had seen it independent of me or even heard of it which is??? crazy??? like even aside from how GOOD it is, it's chock full of stars and has a very distinctive style that's certain to stick with anyone who sees it so???? anyway all that to say it would absolutely make my day if you ever made a video on it either way your channel is fascinating since i love movie analysis!!! hope you have a nice christmas!!!
Having requests always help push in the right direction! I agree with your sentiment that it's probably more valuable for beginning writers to look at super solid "normal" films that more experimental films like Pulp Fiction. I know I've learned a lot of valuable lessons from looking at TDWP.
Yeah, I was more into how it gave you immediate access to the characters but then was able to play around with that. Like how later in the movie you start disliking the decisions Andie makes and there are a couple flashes of Miranda's humanity. The topic you picked was probably more worth talking about though, especially since you haven't specifically discussed how to start a movie in any of your other videos and that's arguably one of the most important aspects of writing a story. Always look forward to more of these.
Been getting really into film techniques and directing choices used to make good films great, and having subscribed to nerdwriter and now you see it, i came across this and it instantly earned my subscription. Such an incredibly well thought out discussion of the importance of the beginning. Just goes to show how much time and effort needs to be put into an entire film before a single shot is even taken. Accompanied by some beautiful editing and pacing, this video is perfect!
Wow. I had no idea how much every moment of a film truly matters. This is incredible. I always loved Devil Wears Prada, but I never realized what a work of art it really is.
@@Carina5707 maybe a lot o people will disagree with me but i thing some of the Harry Potter movies are awesome works of adaptation. These are Prisioner of Azkaban and Order of Phoenix. I know a lot of fans dont like them because of the changes to the book but i think the movie gets the job making the narrative sharpier and great for cinematic pruposes. It's a pitty that David Yates isn't a great director as Cuarón. Because, in the right hands, Order of Phoenix AND Fantastic Beasts 1 and 2 would be 10 times greater than actually is. BUT also for compare, if i can choose a book a adaptation to analize, i would go for Hunger Games. The first one. I think is a superb adaptation and not also gets de book right as also expands the universe and add great features that make the movie a unique experience.
In the book, Miranda didn't show herself months later when Andy finally worked full time along side Emily. I think in the book, Andy only got to meet Miranda for short time in the beginning when she was interviewed for the job, Miranda wanted a girl that knows how speak French but Andy only knew Hebrew, and only after the holidays when Miranda got back from her travels that she unleashed her true self. In the movie, the directors had to be very efficient, making sure that Miranda's character is shown faster to keep up the interest.
Honestly, I wanted Andy to stay at Runway. She could've worked for Nigel. Movie endings rarely turn out the way I want them to. I guess I'll just have to write my own films. :)
This is great! i found the Devil Wears Prasa book at a thrift shop last summer but haven't gotten to read it yet (seen the movie a lot though). One movie that i read the book and couldn't recognize the characters in the written version (though it came before, i know this doesn't make sense) was Breakfast at Tiffany's. There' s no way the book version of Holly Golightly is Audrey Hepburn LOL
Considering how fashion centric the whole movie is its aged remarkably well. I still go to this movie all the time when I just need something fun to watch.
So Michael, when should we expect to see your name on the title card of a Hollywood screenplay? I fee like someone could watch your videos and craft near perfect script.
This is one of my favorite character-driven stories ever! Even though I'm an author of fiction and not a screenwriter I still think this is super important. Your video is brilliant! I'm so glad I am subscribed to you, you make really fantastic stuff. Great editing as well. I'm putting this on my favorites list, and will show my mom, too! She looooves this movie!
I'm so glad you did a video on this, I always thought the writing for this film was amazing and you basically layed out why that is. Keep the videos coming
Do you EVER disappoint? I just love how informative and concise your videos are. So efficiently worded, with every line perfectly matched to a clip. THANK YOU again, you're an inspiration
It's been years since the last time I saw this movie, and omg this makes me wanna watch it again and analyze everything you said. Great video as always
I work for a male version of Miranda. My mental health is decreasing. It's a lot worst to deal with a boss who talks to you the way they do than a boss who screams and curses. They make you feel like a total failure and that you aren't cut out for this world.
Your videos are precise and clear structured just liked the revealed profession of the writings. I'm glad I found your channel. It's always a pleasure. Keep it up. 👍🏻
The introduction script is a good way to know Andrea and Miranda. I wouldn't say that Miranda is abusive, I would say she is perfectionist because she takes her job seriously and showing that Andrea only cares about getting the job by showing off her journalistic background, which Miranda is not looking for. She is looking for an assistant and understand about fashion. And Miranda is hard to impress until we see that Andrea talks back to Miranda that shows that Andrea isn't afraid to show who she is, even though she isn't interested in fashion.
I re watched The Devil Wears Prada a few weeks ago and my respect for the movie grew so much! Also, HP and the Order of the Phoenix is one of my favorite books from the series, hope you'll like it.
Such an interesting and well-made video as always. Would you also make a video on A Clockwork Orange and the need of 'unnessecery' violence in movies,if you please? Thank you again,Michael.
I’ve thought about this topic frequently. When A Clockwork Orange was released, at that time the violence it depicted was considered quite extreme. By today’s standards, it’s relatively tame. I’d also like to see Michael delve into the evolution of ‘gratuitous ‘ violence in cinema.
@@Nhoj31neirbo47 interestingly, a clockwork orange is perhaps one of the only films I couldn't stomach solely for the violence. something about its brutality was more upsetting than - as you rightly say - the admittedly more gratuitous and graphic cruelty of modern cinema. the horror genre notwithstanding, even von trier or bizarre russian arthouse films are personally more palatable
I really wouldn't mind paying you to make a full-hour analysis on Magnolia. Which also doesn't waste time on setting up everything. Great video as always!
Nice. I haven't seen this film, but you've convinced me to check it out. And, because of your analysis, in my head I will be thinking about it as "Luke Skywalker actually wants to work for Vader."
I love this movie and this breakdown of the excellent start to the movie makes me want to watch it again. It also reminds me of my disappointment about the parts where the movie failed. Namely, that Andy's best friend and boyfriend were honestly utterly selfish and whiny. Andy had to make the decision to stand up for herself and not sell herself short for Miranda, however how and what her friends called her out on was out of line and petty and didn't really fit into that. NIGEL and EMILY were much more important tools for that (seeing how they gave so much to Miranda and she threw them under the bus) but Andy's friends mocked her for dressing for her job and then while their points about Andy giving nearly every waking moment to Miranda was legit, it was often framed in a selfish way (whining about why did she choose a work gala - not just running dry cleaning or something - over going to a 20-something dude's birthday?). It might have been nice if these were also called out by the film (friend's expectations of her to parallel Miranda's expectations, and the need for Andy to choose for herself) rather than being framed as justified. but alas. Oh well. Still a good movie over all.
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Me either! and its one of the best action movies released this past few years. The choreography, Keanu's performance and so forth. I just want to know what's your take how they made this sequences from words to action. Thanks Man!
As someone who has no interest in Runway, fashion nor any other themes in this movie. The way this was written and the pure flawless acting by Hathaway and Streep was captivating. I rarely like these types of slice of life type of movies. I'm into thriller, sci-fi, period piece and mind fuck type of movies but The Devil Wears Prada is easily in my Top 10 movies of all time. That's saying something because I'm that nitpicky asshole that tears apart a movie for the tiniest reason.
Always have this rule with an amateur script: if I'm not hooked within the first 5 pages, I bail. And if I'm hooked, I continue reading it in 5-page chunks till it gets boring. I read once that Will Smith does that, and I've been doing it ever since.
Its actually reminiscent of a story I heard on a podcast about Michael Bay. He put on one of the best picture nominees from last year at his house to screen for some guests and after 5 minutes it was too boring for him so he turned it off. I guess he expected the 3 Billboards to transform into aliens and try to kill Frances McDormand.
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What are some of your favorite films that do a great job of jumping right into the action and quickly setting up the story?
The Room.
Jumping right into action without setting up the story for the *3 sex scenes in the first 30 minutes*
Lilo & Stitch
The Dark Knight in that every scene and every line of dialogue sets something up. The very first scene, while not introducing the protagonist right away, because it’s a sequel, it introduces the antagonist first and sets up his character while the mob’s money becomes a major plot point in the story. Perfection.
@Jack Dudley '21 it's not dumb
Black Hawk Down
People who overlook this film are overlooking one of Meryl Streep’s best performances
I was just thinking that! She's iconic in this movie.
Helen Mirren would give an acting clinic rather than overact.
All of Meryl Streep performances are one of Meryl Streep's best performances.
I will check it out. I thought it was just a run of the mill romantic "finding yourself" films.
and Emily Blunt. both of them were fantastic 👍🏾
I would love to see Miranda face off against Thanos. She'd tell him his glove looks hideous and he'd be too stunned at her arrogance to fight her.
Then she'll say 'that's all' and he'll leave the room.
Thanos doesn’t care about earthly fashion, just look at the guy. Flawless.
@@gibransalomon6998 flawless? the man looks like a swollen thumb dressed in a tacky party city costume
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Did he stutter?
kevinkellyswellies bitch did I stutter?!
Miranda: "...And you expect to impress Lady Death with a copper cast and Christmas lights..."
Thanos: "I have the power to wipe out half of existence, and you question my-- "
Miranda: "Nuhnuhnuh-NO, that wasn't a question"
Top 10 Characters That Could Defeat Thanos (With the Infinity Gauntlet)
Yeeeet
Gird your loins everyone! A new video from lessons from a screenplay!
Much better than "Battle stations everyone." It seems like the cast had a descent amount of leeway with the dialogue. I like it when actors get an opportunity to make small changes to the lines to match their characters better.
Lucus Trout agree 100% so much more flavourful this line is,
Oh wow, I love Dark City.
I love how you discuss films with great screenplays that are often overlooked by some cinephiles (Devil Wears Prada and Independence Day for example). I would love to see you do a video on Mean Girls, which I think has great structure and character development in addition to being incredibly funny and entertaining 😊
We were just talking about Mean Girls...I think that would be a lot of fun to look at, for sure!
pls pls pls
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Make sure to publish it on a Wednesday!
I second this! A video on Mean Girls sounds really fun
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay If you release a video on Mean Girls, release it on a Wednesday. That would be fetch.
FINALLY someone talks about this movie
I've seen this movie more times than I care to count. It's utterly brilliant.
+Daniel Jensen oh god, me too. In my honest opinion, the best Satire ever, not just because it's way more subtile than, let's say, Thank You For Smoking or Fight Club (both of which i still like of course) but also because it still treats its subject with much more respect.
Also it has the literal Queen of Hollywood, Meryl Fucking Streep in one of her best roles ever!
I KNOW RIGHT
@@HAL-vm3wn Why do you think it is satire? I don't understand.
+Arunima Tiwari well, what else is it?
it gives us a view into a specific industry, while showing how that can change and corrupt people. It also complains about said industry, for example by Nigel and Miranda constantly making fun of Andi's size 6, even though Anne Hathaway is actually very thin, just showing the unrealistic ideals of the fashion world. That's just one example
4:30 [compares Miranda to Thanos]
Me: Dayum.
If Miranda existed in the MCU, Thanos would have become dust himself
I'm pretty sure even he'd be scared of her.
ikr? How could he even compare them Thanos is one of the most strongest characters in the MCU and is in possession of the infinity gauntlet....Miranda would eat him for breakfast...
I'd say that's a fair comparison
Miranda would appreciate Thanos ability to make tough decisions he deems necessary. She wouldn't say it but, she would give him a nod for using gold and yellow undertones in his costume to offset against his purple skintone.
The Devil Wears Prada is such a great film. It drives me crazy when it's brushed off as a "chick flick" in the realm of 27 Dresses or How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days. The story is familiar but never feels unoriginal, the production design is outstanding, the dialogue is efficient without feeling rushed and the acting (particularly Meryl and Emily) is OUTSTANDING. Anyone off-put by the females protagonists or fashion elements is a fool.
Devil Wears Prada and 27 Dresses were actually written by the same person, Aline Brosh McKenna!
Apparently Heathers was also called a chic flick.
Such an underrated movie. I always thought it was really good.
Strange. I feel like it's very overrated. Every basic fashion-gay quotes this movie like the Bible and pretends they're Miranda Priestly when they don't even qualify to be the security guard in the lobby.
I think it's overrated for the wrong reasons, like "Mean Girls". Both movies appeal to female and gay audiences who focus solely on the superficial aspects of them, in the fashion, style and bitchiness of the characters, when those movies are actually deeper and more meaningful than people give them credit for.
Is it underrated? I thought the general consensus was that it was pretty good. '-'
Just coz people know its name, does not mean it has prestige. In my experience, any of the American films that I have watched which are specifically targeted towards women don't really get regailed for their greatness as frequently as other genre films. Barring a few exceptions. (If Michael does anything on Legally Blonde I will _scream._ With joy.)
Quotes and memes and references is how we remember films in the everyday, you guys. Their is definitely discourse on these films as well. Not all of the love is "superficial". You just need to look for it. The women and the gay folk do not disappoint. :P
I just saw an extremely popular and fairly old post on Tumblr a few days ago about Regina's Mum in Mean Girls. She comes off across as a pretty dumb parent who is trying so hard to feel young like her daughter that she ignores all her bad behaviour? Well, the people in the post were discussing the scene where she walks in on Regina banging her boyfriend and only offers condoms and has no other reaction. They argued that she was actually being a pretty competent parent by letting her "wild child" do what she wanted with appropriate safeguards (condoms, in this case) so that Regina does not lash out and do much worse things. And that her desperation to be friends with her daughters' friends is kinda sweet, even if it is cringey.
Hmm this movie was acclaimed and very finanically successful. Underrated isnt necessarily the word I'd use. Maybe unappreciated is a better one.
I'm slightly embarrassed to say that The Devil Wears Prada is one of my favorite movies. It's not the "Godfather" or "Shawshank Redemption". But I love every minute of it. I also want to point out how brilliant it is. I read the book after watching the movie but I have to say the this is one of the rare moment where the film is so much better than the book. The screenwriter is a genius. She imbued the character with witty remarks, humor, and personable traits that are lacking in the book. I wished you'd do the whole movie instead of just the first 10 pages :)
remsan03 I used to feel that way too 😂 but mainly because some people may view it as a superficial movie, when in reality as a young woman myself I’m just fascinated by the whole storyline of Andy finding herself, her character development that came from her job and the influence from other people and how she still managed to stay independent and strong and stood up to what she thought was right. I’m not gonna lie, I love the whole fashion, sass, glamour aspects of it too but I think the coloration of those both things is what really makes me like this movie so much. I’m so jealous of the people who haven’t watched it 157 times already 😭
Is it true that Miranda screams in the book?:)
@@alexb9969 yes Miranda does scream in the book. I've read both books and I will say that the first book is very one sided in its telling - its a pure revenge book from the author. The film is more nuanced and fleshed out
Great analysis, I really like that you did a movie that might not be considered "high brow" (whatever that means), and showed how meticulous any successful script needs to be, no matter what genre it is in!
exactly, a movie that isn't considered "high-brow" is just a code word for a movie that's main target audience is women, so people refuse to take it seriously
@@edaadiyaman7627 yup
I have loved The Devil Wears Prada since the very young age but through the years I couldn’t properly explain why. I loved the characters, the plot, the pace of the story and especially the ending. Not a long time ago I feel I finally came to an answer. It has a smart well-done scenery and it’s what makes already a good movie a great one. It has believable characters who I truly care about and who came through an evolution. And it has a moral in it. Yes, it is a story which takes place in a fashion industry. But it is much more than just a story about the fashion and building a career in it. And I love it.
its like david fincher says, movies are mostly about the ways you present the idea. i loved the part where we see the girl remove her flipflops and get into a stiletto, its just such an interesting point of view plus the thing with the comparisons in the beginning of the movie, i mean its really very fincher esque in some way
Yes, you are the market for it. Young, green, smart yet not overachingly intelligent fashion conscious women or gay men.
Hi, Michael. Just wanted to tell you, you've been a huge influence on me. I had an idea for a while and I finally sat my ass on the chair and started typing. I'm about 50 pages in by now.
That's all. Big hug from France.
That's so amazing to hear! Thank you for your comment, it's truly inspiring for me. Best of luck!
Finishing it is the most important. Keep it up.💪
@@ClintLoweTube Finishing is very important, but @Paul Prince, PLAN things first. Othewise you can end up with 100 pages of not much value. It's a very common effect in beginners (been there). Instead, spend some time developing your characters and planning scenes from beginning to end, focusing on the climax, as that's the most important scene in the whole movie. Once you got that, you can start working backwards. Good luck!
@@TrophyJourney Yes, it's all outlined haha. Otherwise you start with a beautiful love story in Rome and end up with Charlton Heston on a beach screaming "DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!"
I hope you understand how valuable you are for those who love films as an art but never got the chance to work in them. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
People underestimate this movie because it’s driven by women, SO much can be learned from its script, it’s so tight
Agreed-SUCH a tight script, it's very impressive!
@Huy Lê I think he means that it can be quickly written off as a "chick flick" when, as Michael shows in this video, is so much more than just that
Lauren Asay , I agree. It is why some films succeed, and others flounder in general. It projects, rather than confuses the characters' conflict.
@@susunsns This is what I mean, yes.
Lauren Asay I've always thought that. The theme being women & fashion centric it's probably never been treated seriously enough as the well made film it really is.
Looking back, Nigel (Stanley Tucci’s character) is probably my favorite type of character; one that’s known & worked with the antagonist the longest, and is therefore unphased by intimidation. It feels like he can openly disagree with Miranda & have a valid reason for it (from Miranda’ perspective).
Before I watched your video on When Harry Meets Sally, I tended to overlook rom coms and movies that were mainly aimed for women. But with that video and now this, you have made me realize my mistake; these screenplays are just as brilliant!
We're so happy to hear that! The good ones really are just as brilliant.
Eh it's just like with superhero movies, for every Guardians of the Galaxy there's a Thor: The Dark World or a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And for every Devil wears Prada or Mean Girls there's one of those dime-a-dozen Hallmark romcoms. But broadening your horizons is always good! I've tried to that myself lately, made me see a lot of movies I'd never have thought I'd love and come away pleasently surprised.
@@jaspervanheycop9722 Could you share some? I'm also interested.
Bridesmaids is a fantastic one as well. I didn’t give it a chance until I heard it was nominated the Academy Award for its screenplay and Supporting Actress Melissa McCarthy. One of the funniest comedies I’ve seen, and it knows how to tell a damn good story. Lol
@@iicalcipheriim Do you mean romcoms of movies that surprised me? If the first, When Harry met Sally is brilliant, Notting Hill, About a Boy. If the second one a movie that really surprised me was Don't look now. I'm usually not one for drama's but this one was beautiful and haunting at the same time. A Star is Born was also really good, and I dislike musicals and drama so it kinda blew me away how good of a movie this was
I swear to god i love Emily Blunt character...she did a great job played the characters, i kinda thinking her character is a scene stealer for this movie
True. She stuck out to me aside from the obvious Miranda and Andy characters and I'm not familiar with the actress at that time.
The Devil wears Prada is one of those movies I just love to rewatch
How great is Emily Blunt, though..... she should have gotten an Oscar nomination as well.
And her character was literally named "Emily" too. How hilarious
For this one ? She was okay. Anne shined better and so did Meryl.
Eventhough Emily has shined better through the years comparrd to both. This year's oscar is definitely a snub. Should've been nominated for both of her films.
I back this so hard for me her performance is one of the best!!
Clicked on this very fast. Before being a film student I was studying fashion. It will always have a special spot in my heart. And so will this film. And I know it's late but Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful to have come across this channel. Thank you for all your hard work, Micheal.
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! What a great intersection of interests! It's a really fun movie, and one of my mom's favorites, so I have a positive association with it as well :)
Was your experience anything like the film?
@@amyk9813 yes and no. I was a student when I stopped fashion, so yes bc the people and environment was quite similar, from the entitlement and inside jokes abt body image. No bc I never got to participate in a professional extent, but I already saw how the professional part of it was, and it's similar to what the film showed. Basically, I had no plans to further sacrifice myself for smth knew was no longer for me. to this day I'm so glad I walked away from fashion.
@@mikahong amazing insight, thank you so much for your reply
Sweet analysis. (Also, not important, but Emily Blunt has changed a LOT in the last 10 years. I'm really happy to see her become a leading actor :)
You are one of the first youtubers to take a dive into this highly underrated and incredibly well-written film. One of my favorites. Fantastic analysis. You never disappoint
So many comments said this film is underrated, I had no idea it wasn't highly rated! Did it get panned by some critics or something? (All my friends like it a lot so I'm surprised.)
My favorite movie is Adaptation (2002), with Charlie Kaufman doing a monologue of how he desperately
wants change, despite his lack of desire to finish a screenplay for a book that rarely has a story. Another is Punch-Drunk Love (2002; same year) of how Paul Thomas Anderson introduces Barry Egan being small to the world, the complexity of how he"s anxious of being himself and the story of how he learns to stand up for himself and love Lena.
“Propelled by a core of barely tamped down anxiety” wow the screenwriter absolutely nailed Emily in one sentence
the 8.1k likes are all john krasinski
I wouldn't be surprised because John has seen the movie seventy-five times. It's also how he met Emily Blunt; who is now his wife and together they have two beautiful daughters. In a bizarre twist of irony; Stanley Tucci is now Emily's brother in law as he married her sister Felicity in 2012. Stanley first met Felicity at Emily and John's wedding in 2010; only a few months after his first wife Kathryn had died from breast cancer.
Nice. Wasn't a big fan of the movie to be honest, but that's what I love about these essays. Seeing quality where you haven't seen it before
alice brosh mckenna writes and produces crazy ex-girlfriend too. you can make a video about it, lots of material!
I still need to check it that out!
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Wow I would love to see a video made by you on the character of Rebecca or the way Crazy Ex-Girlfriend uses its musical aspect for social commentary/humor etc. Its a show definitely worth checking out!
was JUST about to comment on that! Abslutely brilliant show and my favourite of all time
I come here for the clever sponsor pivot at the end
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I just love how he always builds up the sponsor's message. It's just a nice small little story :)
RUclips is the new God 😂 I've never spoken a word to anyone about wanting to write a screenplay until yesterday when I was talking to my mom about a daydream I used to have when I was 11 and have been elaborating for more than 10 years. This video literally popped up a day later! if the universe says go then off I write!
The fact that "GIRD YOUR LOINS!" wasn't originally in the script makes me love this film that much more!! 😍
Best video essay channel on RUclips. You don't speak in a way that requires a freaking dictionary to understand, unlike some of the other popular channels of this kind.
Wonderful! One of your best. Compare/contrast is under-examined in screenwriting. It's a key part of "show don't tell." And I also think that too few people see the first ten pages as a microcosm of the whole script, which you emphasize.
Thanks Ed!! Credit goes to Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA ), one of the writers that I work with, for pointing out how great the first ten pages of the script are. She's smart, you guys would get a long :)
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay it says that that account doesn't exist :(
@@Memily23 Oh weird, it was using the parentheses as part of the link. Fixed!
I love how you show the text of the screenplay as the movie simultaneously plays above especially when there are slight differences in the dialogue or description (her hair was not actually up in a towel). It shows how even when a writer thinks that a screenplay is finished countless minor changes might be introduced by other writers, editors, the director, and the actors long before an audience ever sees the final product.
Hi Michael
Firstly, I would like to apologize for my translator's English because I am a student and need help.
I live in Brazil and decided to conserve my studies of English with cinema, and I found your channel, which is incredible, congratulations!
Your work will undoubtedly be of great help to me. And your content is fabulous.
The first thing that caught my attention was the fact that the titles appeared for me in Portuguese, that's very cool. Few foreign channels have such care and dedication with other nationalities.
Thank you so much and Happy New Year.
How about doing opposite michael. Take underrated film and explain what makes the film bad. And how to fix them. Your channel is very useful. Thanks, greeting from Indonesia.
This is a great idea.
This would make for an interesting video.
What would you suggest? Birdemic or the Room? 😨
@@Passions5555 no, something where the people really tried but failed. Like Bird Box. how predictable and terrible.
So glad someone’s giving this movie the recognition it deserves! Another movie that would be good to look at is Uptown Girls. I feel like that film doesn’t get anywhere near enough the attention that it deserves. It has amazing character development, and the way that the 2 main characters mirror each other is great. It’s a coming of age story and the way they have both changed by the end of the movie is beautiful. I’d love to see a video on it
I LOVE this movie so much. I think it’s very underrated. Aline Brosh McKenna is a fantastic screenwriter! Great video as always!
every time you post a video about a movie i've actually seen i breathe a sigh of relief because if it's a movie i HAVEN'T seen then not only would i be spoiling myself but also would likely not appreciate the video fully :D
i know you don't take video requests or anything but i thought i'd mention one of my favourite movies of all time anyway... big short is so amazing with its sense of humour (especially the fourth wall breaks that make me giggle every damn time) as well as gravitas and has some ridiculously creative transitions between scenes........ but i've literally met only three people who had seen it independent of me or even heard of it which is??? crazy??? like even aside from how GOOD it is, it's chock full of stars and has a very distinctive style that's certain to stick with anyone who sees it so???? anyway all that to say it would absolutely make my day if you ever made a video on it
either way your channel is fascinating since i love movie analysis!!! hope you have a nice christmas!!!
I don't know if you did this because I requested it, but I did request it and you did make this video, so thanks.
Having requests always help push in the right direction! I agree with your sentiment that it's probably more valuable for beginning writers to look at super solid "normal" films that more experimental films like Pulp Fiction. I know I've learned a lot of valuable lessons from looking at TDWP.
Yeah, I was more into how it gave you immediate access to the characters but then was able to play around with that. Like how later in the movie you start disliking the decisions Andie makes and there are a couple flashes of Miranda's humanity. The topic you picked was probably more worth talking about though, especially since you haven't specifically discussed how to start a movie in any of your other videos and that's arguably one of the most important aspects of writing a story. Always look forward to more of these.
Absolutely one of my favorite movies. I can watch it again and again. Thanks for the insight
The devil wears Prada is my favorite movie. Thank you for doing this ✨✨😊😊😊
Awesome! It was the idea of Tricia Aurand, one of the writers I work with. You should thank her on twitter! :) twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Been getting really into film techniques and directing choices used to make good films great, and having subscribed to nerdwriter and now you see it, i came across this and it instantly earned my subscription. Such an incredibly well thought out discussion of the importance of the beginning. Just goes to show how much time and effort needs to be put into an entire film before a single shot is even taken. Accompanied by some beautiful editing and pacing, this video is perfect!
Can you do a video on The Grand Budapest Hotel? I think it would be a great showcase on old timey cinematography and humour.
Wow. I had no idea how much every moment of a film truly matters. This is incredible. I always loved Devil Wears Prada, but I never realized what a work of art it really is.
When you finish harry potter could you do a an episode about how to adapt a book in to a screen play?
That could be cool!
Great idea! I'm a fiction writer and I've always been in love with films based on books.
Well don’t use Harry Potter! Harry Potter is a terrible example of an adapted screenplay
@@Carina5707 maybe a lot o people will disagree with me but i thing some of the Harry Potter movies are awesome works of adaptation. These are Prisioner of Azkaban and Order of Phoenix. I know a lot of fans dont like them because of the changes to the book but i think the movie gets the job making the narrative sharpier and great for cinematic pruposes. It's a pitty that David Yates isn't a great director as Cuarón. Because, in the right hands, Order of Phoenix AND Fantastic Beasts 1 and 2 would be 10 times greater than actually is. BUT also for compare, if i can choose a book a adaptation to analize, i would go for Hunger Games. The first one. I think is a superb adaptation and not also gets de book right as also expands the universe and add great features that make the movie a unique experience.
Heitor Oliveira same. I think hunger games is excellent. I think the Harry Potter films 1-3 are decent, but 4-7 are garbage.
In the book, Miranda didn't show herself months later when Andy finally worked full time along side Emily. I think in the book, Andy only got to meet Miranda for short time in the beginning when she was interviewed for the job, Miranda wanted a girl that knows how speak French but Andy only knew Hebrew, and only after the holidays when Miranda got back from her travels that she unleashed her true self. In the movie, the directors had to be very efficient, making sure that Miranda's character is shown faster to keep up the interest.
OMG my favorite channel talking about my favorite movie!
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One of my favorite movies. It’s written so well. I’ve seen it a ridiculous amount of times.
Finally, someone who talks about these kind of movies instead of dismissing them as "dumb chick flicks"
People dismiss this movie because it takes place in a fashion environment without realizing that it's not simply about fashion
Honestly, I wanted Andy to stay at Runway. She could've worked for Nigel. Movie endings rarely turn out the way I want them to. I guess I'll just have to write my own films. :)
This is great! i found the Devil Wears Prasa book at a thrift shop last summer but haven't gotten to read it yet (seen the movie a lot though). One movie that i read the book and couldn't recognize the characters in the written version (though it came before, i know this doesn't make sense) was Breakfast at Tiffany's. There' s no way the book version of Holly Golightly is Audrey Hepburn LOL
Considering how fashion centric the whole movie is its aged remarkably well. I still go to this movie all the time when I just need something fun to watch.
In addition to learning, watching your videos gives me a greater appreciation for movies I had previously thought little of. Great work!
Michael grew up wearing prada
Few people know this, but Miranda's character was actually based on 5-year-old me.
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay oof
I think Andy's fashion choice in the intro looks really good. It's obvious that my level of fashion is almost nil
Please do something, *anything* about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. You'd make my movie heart burst.
Your voice is so soothing, and your explanations are so easy to understand. You're one of the best things RUclips has given me ♥
Great analysis!
So Michael, when should we expect to see your name on the title card of a Hollywood screenplay?
I fee like someone could watch your videos and craft near perfect script.
this is the first good video essay i've ever seen on this movie! loved it
Never seen this movie before, now I’m gonna go watch it.
Hope you enjoy!
This is one of my favorite character-driven stories ever! Even though I'm an author of fiction and not a screenwriter I still think this is super important. Your video is brilliant! I'm so glad I am subscribed to you, you make really fantastic stuff. Great editing as well. I'm putting this on my favorites list, and will show my mom, too! She looooves this movie!
You just compared Miranda to Thanos.
Well you weren't wrong to.
That movie was the only gem that came of that not-so-readable novel.... and Streep. 👏🏾
Other than Miranda, Nigel was the best character in the flim.
I'm so glad you did a video on this, I always thought the writing for this film was amazing and you basically layed out why that is. Keep the videos coming
Do you EVER disappoint? I just love how informative and concise your videos are. So efficiently worded, with every line perfectly matched to a clip. THANK YOU again, you're an inspiration
Thank you so much! Comments like these help provide the motivation to keep it up :)
It's been years since the last time I saw this movie, and omg this makes me wanna watch it again and analyze everything you said. Great video as always
I really like it when Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci are somehow together in a movie.
I’ve secretly loved this movie since I was little and was watching it with my sisters 😂 I wasn’t going to admit it at that age though.
The like to dislike ratio on this is *so satisfying*
So glad that most people agree with this ♥
I love this video! I think The Devil Wears Prada is an amazing movie and deserves proper credit.
Awesome vid Michael. Can you do one of Billy Wilder next?
Oh, that could be cool!
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Looking forward to it! :D
I work for a male version of Miranda. My mental health is decreasing. It's a lot worst to deal with a boss who talks to you the way they do than a boss who screams and curses. They make you feel like a total failure and that you aren't cut out for this world.
Your videos are precise and clear structured just liked the revealed profession of the writings. I'm glad I found your channel. It's always a pleasure. Keep it up. 👍🏻
Thanks Max!
The introduction script is a good way to know Andrea and Miranda. I wouldn't say that Miranda is abusive, I would say she is perfectionist because she takes her job seriously and showing that Andrea only cares about getting the job by showing off her journalistic background, which Miranda is not looking for. She is looking for an assistant and understand about fashion. And Miranda is hard to impress until we see that Andrea talks back to Miranda that shows that Andrea isn't afraid to show who she is, even though she isn't interested in fashion.
You didn't just do my favorite movie!!!!!
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I re watched The Devil Wears Prada a few weeks ago and my respect for the movie grew so much! Also, HP and the Order of the Phoenix is one of my favorite books from the series, hope you'll like it.
Such an interesting and well-made video as always. Would you also make a video on A Clockwork Orange and the need of 'unnessecery' violence in movies,if you please?
Thank you again,Michael.
Thank you! That could be an interesting one. I think looking at how violence has changed in cinema over the years would be an interesting topic too.
I’ve thought about this topic frequently. When A Clockwork Orange was released, at that time the violence it depicted was considered quite extreme. By today’s standards, it’s relatively tame. I’d also like to see Michael delve into the evolution of ‘gratuitous ‘ violence in cinema.
@@Nhoj31neirbo47 You sure it is tame, brah?
That sexual assault scene seriously fucked me up. I cannot listen to Singing In The Rain without cringing.
@@Nhoj31neirbo47 interestingly, a clockwork orange is perhaps one of the only films I couldn't stomach solely for the violence. something about its brutality was more upsetting than - as you rightly say - the admittedly more gratuitous and graphic cruelty of modern cinema. the horror genre notwithstanding, even von trier or bizarre russian arthouse films are personally more palatable
@@Nhoj31neirbo47 I have to agree with the other comments. "Tame" is the last word I would use to describe A Clockwork Orange.
this movie is genius, everything about it is great and next level, i love it with my whole heart
I clicked so fast omg michael
:D
It's a wonderful script and a movie that hooks you right in. Good video
I really wouldn't mind paying you to make a full-hour analysis on Magnolia. Which also doesn't waste time on setting up everything. Great video as always!
Nice. I haven't seen this film, but you've convinced me to check it out. And, because of your analysis, in my head I will be thinking about it as "Luke Skywalker actually wants to work for Vader."
I love this movie and this breakdown of the excellent start to the movie makes me want to watch it again.
It also reminds me of my disappointment about the parts where the movie failed. Namely, that Andy's best friend and boyfriend were honestly utterly selfish and whiny. Andy had to make the decision to stand up for herself and not sell herself short for Miranda, however how and what her friends called her out on was out of line and petty and didn't really fit into that.
NIGEL and EMILY were much more important tools for that (seeing how they gave so much to Miranda and she threw them under the bus) but Andy's friends mocked her for dressing for her job and then while their points about Andy giving nearly every waking moment to Miranda was legit, it was often framed in a selfish way (whining about why did she choose a work gala - not just running dry cleaning or something - over going to a 20-something dude's birthday?). It might have been nice if these were also called out by the film (friend's expectations of her to parallel Miranda's expectations, and the need for Andy to choose for herself) rather than being framed as justified. but alas. Oh well. Still a good movie over all.
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Really good video. Never actually thought about this film be this genius.
Can you make a LFTS about John Wick's action sequences?? Thanks Man!
I do wonder what they look like in script form...
+Lessons from the Screenplay Just Write mentioned that in his video about Mad Max
@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Me either! and its one of the best action movies released this past few years. The choreography, Keanu's performance and so forth. I just want to know what's your take how they made this sequences from words to action. Thanks Man!
I depict the cinematography as mirroring his character and actions. The scenes are smooth, efficient and focused, just like John Wick.
This channel is something I have been searching for a long time ...Thanks and subscribed :)
Wait hold on. Is Emily Blunt playing a character named Emily?
EMILYNCEPTION!!!
As someone who has no interest in Runway, fashion nor any other themes in this movie. The way this was written and the pure flawless acting by Hathaway and Streep was captivating. I rarely like these types of slice of life type of movies. I'm into thriller, sci-fi, period piece and mind fuck type of movies but The Devil Wears Prada is easily in my Top 10 movies of all time. That's saying something because I'm that nitpicky asshole that tears apart a movie for the tiniest reason.
This is off topic but please do a meet up in San Francisco!! It would be such a pleasure to meet you
I always end up watching these movies after your videos!
Michael, do you have any of your own works in progress?
This is actually one of my guilty pleasure movies
This is such a great channel. It just is. I love this channel. I just thought I'd express that.
Devil Wears Prada is my guilty movie pleasure
Always have this rule with an amateur script: if I'm not hooked within the first 5 pages, I bail.
And if I'm hooked, I continue reading it in 5-page chunks till it gets boring. I read once that Will Smith does that, and I've been doing it ever since.
No wonder Will Smith has been in some very bad movie as of recent. I'm sure he passed up some gems doing that bs.
well i dont think he did that when he drop matrix for wild wild west or after earth or suicide squad or .........
@@RED01SEA I'm sure Smith did, that's why he chose the ones he did. He read the first 5 pages of The Matrix and was like, "Nah." Lol. Unbelievable.
Its actually reminiscent of a story I heard on a podcast about Michael Bay. He put on one of the best picture nominees from last year at his house to screen for some guests and after 5 minutes it was too boring for him so he turned it off. I guess he expected the 3 Billboards to transform into aliens and try to kill Frances McDormand.
Haha, much as I like 3 Billboards, that's a good Michael Bay story. Was that the only movie he put on?
Thanks for showcasing Eileen’s skill here.