Sonya Alexander is a freelance entertainment journalist, academic writer and screenwriter who began her career as a talent agent-in-training. She also does script coverage.
Sarah Spillane Reveals Her “True Spirit”
Circumnavigating the globe in a sailboat takes an enormous amount of courage because there are so many unknown factors that can come into play to delay or interfere with your journey and put your life in peril. Less than three hundred people have ever done it and only eighty of those have done it non-stop.
“If Something Is Broken, You Throw It Away. You Don’t Fix It.” Akela Cooper On ‘M3gan’
Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone was an ingenious series that set the precedent for many modern horror concepts. The “Living Doll” episode with Talky Tina set the bar high for scary, sentient dolls.
'The Last of Us' TV Review
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us is one of the most popular games of all time. Cinematic in scope with emotional storytelling, the 2013 game set the bar high for other action/adventure/horror games.
“An Act of Rebellion: Marja-Lewis Ryan” Talks The ‘L-Word: Generation Q’
The L Word originally appeared on Showtime in 2004 and lasted until 2009. The groundbreaking series that dealt with a group of gay women who grapple with love, loss, and their careers in the City of Angels. Created by Ilene Chaiken, Michele Abbott, and Kathy Greenberg, it starred Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, and Pam Grier.
Mining for the Truth: Scott Cooper Discusses 'The Pale Blue Eye'
Scott Cooper recently took the time to speak with Script about the challenges of doing this period piece and the craft of writing.
Using Music to Boost Creativity
Many things inspire creatives, particularly writers. A certain location might stimulate your writing juices. Writing at a particular time of day could prompt your creative flow.
“Maintaining The Heart Of A Franchise” Dayna Lynne North Discusses ‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’
The “Black Pack” is back! The Best Man: The Final Chapters with Harper, Jordan, Quentin, Lance, Julian, Robin, Shelby, and Candace is like attending the coziest of family reunions.
Respecting the Original Source: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Talks About 'Kindred'
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins recently spoke with Script about the challenges of adapting the much-loved Octavia E. Butler novel.
Is Emancipation more than just another "runaway slave" movie?
Movies about slavery are considered 'trauma porn' by many audiences these days, particularly African American ones. Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013) was a powerful look at the minutiae of the relationship between master and slave and an indictment of the practice as a whole.
'Empire of Light' Film Review
Sam Mendes's Empire of Light opens in the empty Empire Theatre, flecks of natural light giving the impression that the hazy confines are haunted.
'Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio' Film Review
Disney's 1940 Pinocchio was only the studio's second animated release but captured the hearts of millions.
“Touch the Sky” Jake Crane and Jonathan A.H. Stewart Discuss ‘Devotion’
When most people hear the term “love affair,” they think of romance and interpersonal relationships. However, one can also have a calling, a devotion, to a ne plus ultra skill.
“Cherishing the Process” Hugo Blick Talks ‘The English’
Westerns usually have one of two themes – quest or revenge. Someone’s searching for a treasure or a person that can lead them to it, or hunting a scalawag who’s killed someone close to them.
'The Fabelmans' Film Review
Steven Spielberg is one of the most lauded filmmakers in history. His form of filmmaking ushered in the era of the blockbuster and changed cinema forever.
How To Make A Sequel That’s Original But Honors The Original: A Conversation With “Quantum Leap” Showrunner Martin Gero
Hindu mythology and Jewish tradition both have original representations of the concept of time travel in the forms of images and oral storytelling.