Tag: writers

What John Abraham’s Tehran (2025) Teaches Us About Our Viewing Choices

So, it was a long weekend, and I was browsing for something good to watch. My rule is simple: I give the first 10 minutes to any film or series and see if it compels me to continue. If not, I skip it. This time, I stumbled upon...

Unformula

Going Blind, by Choice

When we built a boat, we lost the knowledge to swim When we built a vehicle, we lost the stamina to walk When we built a smartphone, we lost the knack to memorise When we built an AI, we lost the ability to think. Now, don't get...

Room Notes

Room Notes #2: The Grind and the Fizz

In continuation to: Room Notes #1: Where Does the Time Go? As promised, I did ship out the screenplay to the director by 6:10 pm. Now, it's about waiting to be reviewed for that project. But it's still too early to call it a day....

Room Notes

Room Notes #1: Where Does the Time Go?

So, today is Saturday. I woke up at 11 AM, and I swear on my heart, the first thought was the screenwriting project that I'm supposed to deliver today. The very specific scene that's pending, while the rest of the screenplay...

Shop Talk

The Philosophical Grief

So, it's interview season at the agency. Lately, we've been looking for writers. Even though it's for the team I manage, I generally invite someone else to be my co-interrogator to ask the fundamental questions that help evaluate...