Saturdays with The Story Dude

More industry misconceptions revealed. The right tool for the job when it comes to content creation.

A list of movies that Tollywood copied from Hollywood. Is playing it safe really the way to go?

The glorification of reality is currently the biggest and the most unaddressed problem in the creative film and TV show space in the industry. Filmmakers do not adhere to the: "put your money where your mouth is" maxim. What can be done to minimize this?

Film criticism today isn't as good as it once used to be like in the old days. It has become detriment to the quality of most films and TV shows we see today as we can also see how it is causing many filmmakers and TV show runners to choose the safer route or take the easy way out when it comes to ideas.

How can the Film and TV industries influence societal norms so it can be a positive change for the LGBTQ+ community? I share a few ideas after discussing the matter.

Believe in your characters and your story to be a better filmmaker and create quality work.

Welcome to the new year and my possible forecasts for the year 2023. Also a quick recap on criticism and film schools.

A recap of what 2022 was for the podcast and my recommendations for the film and TV industry on a positive note.

Some great concepts or quality work are floating around in the indie filmmaking world. What mainstream film industries like Hollywood can do to capitalize on this so that both the sectors and the creative professionals win in the end - and as an added bonus, the audience gets to decide who gets to stay rather than the critics.

YouTube's Content ID is a Mess. I propose a simple solution on how to fix it. YouTube versus film schools when it comes to aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters alike. How basic knowledge can be gained for free.

Why is Hollywood wondering that they wish they could have made movies like RRR? I will list and discuss briefly three factors that are stopping them from achieving this goal. Also an update on what types of movies are currently coming from Tollywood.

Is it a good idea to make a movie first and then turn that into a TV show? I discuss briefly on the subject and list the best movie to TV show adaptations. I will admit that some of the TV shows I have never even heard of/watched, but they are on the list anyways.

My brief analysis and explanation (with examples) on why or why not prequels and sequels are worth the time and expense of producing them in the first place.

I found a list of what the blog post at Final Draft referred to as clichés and add a few of my own that filmmakers should be avoiding.

Ever wondered what the difference is between using Stage Plays and or Screenplays to tell your story? I briefly touch on the subject while also discussing what is the best choice given the type of writer you are.

Has owning movies on Blu-ray and or DVD become obsolete to the point where it is not practical in this day and age? I think not. There are still a few benefits to consider even when the majority of the world has moved on from this type of content ownership and distribution.

A summary of stereotypical characters and how they can be humanized and how to go about creating them.

Given the subscribing behaviors of the target customer base, the streaming services can learn a thing or two apart from having their own in-house produced content. I also recommend what TV shows and movies need to be kept and or removed from the streaming platform to make the viewing experience more competitive.

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." - Late J.F.K. Movies and TV shows that explore time travel and the multiverse seem to be declining in Sci-Fi. What can you do to give back to your country using films and TV shows? I use a few examples to illustrate.

Is there any benefit to owning movies and TV shows on physical media rather than streaming them by paying a monthly subscription fee for both your Internet service provider (ISP) and your preferred streaming provider like Netflix?

What would happen if Superheroes turn on themselves or those that they've sworn to protect turn on them? Why are critics hating on movies from DC Universe and not those from Marvel?

I explain through extensive personal research how the equipment that you use to produce content does not make or break it - you the content creator does. I also touch on the relationship between the filmmaker and the cinematographer based on personal observations.

After receiving quite a few DMs when posting a video giving advice on deciding to watch a film, a lot of people were defending the critics. I set the record straight (no pun intended). I also review the TV show Walker after giving my first impressions when I first started watching the show. I give you my objective review of this show.

While I critique the critics here in this podcast, for the most part, this is only part of the problem leading to bad writing. Writers are also to blame for this as well. I give a suggestion to screenwriters about the next steps.

In this episode, I use my personal experience from working with a producer to determine whether Independent filmmaking or working with a producer is the right choice and guide you to making that important decision yourself.