BLOG Archive April 14, 2024 One of the darkest trends to emerge from the rise of streaming: shows or movies that are no longer available anywhere... Lost Media. Streaming and Lost Media March 17, 2024 A discussion on the modern era of Disney and why its box office domination and monopolistic control of properties is a very bad thing. TZF Video Essay Series. The Disney Problem – Video Essay February 18, 2024 While media reflects the world in which it was created, it can also influence and shape the culture around it. Media Shapes Cultures January 16, 2024 Part two: Celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Part of the TZF Video Essay Series. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 2 – Video Essay December 17, 2023 What the Marvel Cinematic Universe can teach us about the importance of letting completed stories end - and why that matters. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Case for Letting a Story End December 12, 2023 The Shark is Not Working, an original screenplay about the real-life making of JAWS, was chosen as a 2023 Austin Film Festival Second-Rounder. The Shark is Not Working Screenplay Chosen as Austin Film Festival Second Rounder November 14, 2023 Part one: Celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Part of the TZF Video Essay Series. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 1 – Video Essay October 15, 2023 TV and movies: How the mediums differ and how, in the modern era, many of their defining characteristics have entirely reversed. TV and Movies: Switching Sides September 19, 2023 A discussion on the shortcomings of modern movie trailers and the best practices required to make your own. TZF Video Essay Series. Trailer Trash: How to Make a Good Trailer – Video Essay August 13, 2023 A re-examination of the current theatrical to home release timeline and the drastic changes it has undergone in the past few years. The Theatrical to Home Release Timeline: Redux July 18, 2023 A discussion on modern cinema's love and over-reliance on film franchises as opposed to original ideas (and why it matters). Original Ideas vs Franchises – Video Essay June 18, 2023 A discussion on the prevalence of filler in in popular media and why the practice is so common... and frustrating. Why Filler Sucks May 15, 2023 A practical discussion of the act of screenwriting and how to to go from idea to a finished screenplay. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series. Screenwriting and Re-writing – Video Essay April 16, 2023 A look at the terminology of movies and films. Are they the same thing and how do they differ from one another? Movies vs Films April 10, 2023 Triple Zero Films' Spec Commercial "Romance Yourself" selected by Design Rush amongst Best Video Designs. Triple Zero Films Amongst Best Video Designs March 14, 2023 Why physical media matters and why you should care. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series. The Importance of Physical Media – Video Essay February 12, 2023 An examination of the rise of streaming platforms, their benefits, and the many downsides that come with them. Streaming Wars – Too Much Choice, Too Many Bills January 15, 2023 Are movies art, or are they "content?" Can they be both and why it matters. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series. Content vs Art – Video Essay January 2, 2023 A brief overview of the brand new video essays coming to Triple Zero Films and what the release schedule will look like. TZF Video Essays 2023 December 11, 2022 An examination of the use of storytelling formula in the medium of film and television and why it can be a good thing. The Upside of Formula in Media October 16, 2022 A discussion of the merits - and downsides - of crafting a cinematic universe and why complex interconnected stories aren't always best. Not Everything needs to be a Cinematic Universe August 14, 2022 An examination of the many complex areas of artistry that are required to bring a film to life and how impressive a feat it is. The Complexity of Film June 19, 2022 A brief history of the movie theater and a discussion about what makes seeing a movie in that setting so special. The Magic of the Theatrical Experience April 17, 2022 A look into the whether or not it is possible to separate an artistic work from the person or people who created it - or if we should. Art vs The Creator March 14, 2022 A status update on the Forbidden Dish feature film and the Triple Zero Films production company. Forbidden Dish: March 2022 Update February 13, 2022 A examination of the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes and its impact on the cinematic landscape, both good and bad. Is Rotten Tomatoes Rotten? October 17, 2021 The modern landscape of media review has become increasingly saturated, with a strong trend towards polarization. This isn't a good thing. Review Culture August 15, 2021 One topic that has always fascinated me is the theatrical to home release timeline – that is, the journey that a film takes from its premier to being bought... The Theatrical to Home Release Timeline June 13, 2021 An examination of the different types of story structures and why - ultimately - they don't matter. Story Structure Doesn’t Matter April 11, 2021 A prose-filled discussion of the process of adapting a piece of art from one medium to another. Artful Adaptation April 5, 2021 An update on the progress of the Forbidden Dish feature film in relation to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Forbidden Dish Coronavirus Update 2 – Vaccine Edition February 14, 2021 An examination into the use of practical special effects in film and why they are so effective. Why Practical is Always Better *Except when it’s not December 13, 2020 I’ve spoken before about what all goes into crafting storyboards for a feature film. While these static images are of immense help in beginning to determine and crystalize the... The Benefits of an Animatic October 18, 2020 A discussion of crafting a satisfying finale to a story - what makes an ending work and why it's important to nail the landing. Why Endings Matter: The Importance of Sticking the Landing September 13, 2020 An analysis of the modern trend of films putting their main title sequence at the end rather than the beginning. Main on Ends August 16, 2020 An examination of the rise and fall of the Star Wars brand and the poor decisions that led to this reality. The Fall of Star Wars August 3, 2020 How has production of Forbidden Dish be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic? Read on to find out! Forbidden Dish: Coronavirus Update July 19, 2020 An analysis of movie poster design aesthetics and the importance of crafting a unique and visually stunning one-sheet for film. Poster Design: Why it Matters June 14, 2020 A discussion of the benefits and potential drawbacks of movie sequels. When are they necessary and when should we leave well enough alone? Do you REALLY want a sequel? May 17, 2020 A discussion of the modern state of movie news on the internet and how the current system harms both films and the audience. Internet Movie News Sucks April 19, 2020 The shortcomings and benefits of media that is only meant to be viewed once. The Beauty of Disposable Media March 15, 2020 A discussion of the art and process of storyboarding for film. Why do it, how you start, and if there a right and wrong way. The Art of Storyboarding February 16, 2020 Are movie tag scenes a good thing and what are the benefits and detriments to including them? Movie Tag Scenes January 19, 2020 An article discussing the nature of film criticism and why getting bad reviews can be a good thing. Bad Reviews are GOOD December 15, 2019 An article that looks at the modern trend of cancelling TV shows early and often and how that affects both viewers and time they are willing to invest. TV Investment and Cancellation November 17, 2019 A discussion on the modern era of Disney and why its box office domination and monopolistic control of properties is a very bad thing. The Disney Problem October 27, 2019 Part two of a series dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 2 October 13, 2019 Part one of a series dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 1 September 22, 2019 A discussion on the shortcomings of modern movie trailers and the best practices required to make your own. Trailer Trash: How to Make a Good Trailer September 8, 2019 A discussion on modern cinema's love and over-reliance on film franchises as opposed to original ideas. Original Ideas vs Franchises August 31, 2019 The official announcement of Without a Whisper's involvement with the Forbidden Dish film. MUSIC: Without a Whisper involved with Forbidden Dish! August 25, 2019 A practical discussion of the act of screenwriting and how to to go from idea to a finished screenplay. Screenwriting and Re-writing August 6, 2019 Why physical media matters and why you should care. The Importance of Physical Media July 11, 2019 Are movies art, or are they "content?" Can they be both and why it matters. Content vs Art June 30, 2019 The final installment of my introductory posts, focusing on Forbidden Dish. An Introduction: Part 3 June 26, 2019 The second installment of my introductory series of posts. Includes information about this website and my plans for it. An Introduction: Part 2 June 22, 2019 Some basic information about myself, this website, and the Forbidden Dish movie. And some snarky comments. An Introduction: Part 1 June 3, 2019 Check back here for the latest news and updates on Triple Zero Films’ projects! STAY TUNED! June 2, 2019 As you might expect from a entry entitled “Test Blog Post,” this particular bit of text isn’t going to contain much useful information. Unless you count knowing that I’m testing... Test Blog Post June 2, 2019 While the site is still under construction (clearly), it is finally up and running! Now for many days of updating, customizing, and bug squashing. Stay tuned for (hopefully more useful)... WEBSITE CREATED
April 14, 2024 One of the darkest trends to emerge from the rise of streaming: shows or movies that are no longer available anywhere... Lost Media. Streaming and Lost Media
March 17, 2024 A discussion on the modern era of Disney and why its box office domination and monopolistic control of properties is a very bad thing. TZF Video Essay Series. The Disney Problem – Video Essay
February 18, 2024 While media reflects the world in which it was created, it can also influence and shape the culture around it. Media Shapes Cultures
January 16, 2024 Part two: Celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Part of the TZF Video Essay Series. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 2 – Video Essay
December 17, 2023 What the Marvel Cinematic Universe can teach us about the importance of letting completed stories end - and why that matters. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Case for Letting a Story End
December 12, 2023 The Shark is Not Working, an original screenplay about the real-life making of JAWS, was chosen as a 2023 Austin Film Festival Second-Rounder. The Shark is Not Working Screenplay Chosen as Austin Film Festival Second Rounder
November 14, 2023 Part one: Celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Part of the TZF Video Essay Series. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 1 – Video Essay
October 15, 2023 TV and movies: How the mediums differ and how, in the modern era, many of their defining characteristics have entirely reversed. TV and Movies: Switching Sides
September 19, 2023 A discussion on the shortcomings of modern movie trailers and the best practices required to make your own. TZF Video Essay Series. Trailer Trash: How to Make a Good Trailer – Video Essay
August 13, 2023 A re-examination of the current theatrical to home release timeline and the drastic changes it has undergone in the past few years. The Theatrical to Home Release Timeline: Redux
July 18, 2023 A discussion on modern cinema's love and over-reliance on film franchises as opposed to original ideas (and why it matters). Original Ideas vs Franchises – Video Essay
June 18, 2023 A discussion on the prevalence of filler in in popular media and why the practice is so common... and frustrating. Why Filler Sucks
May 15, 2023 A practical discussion of the act of screenwriting and how to to go from idea to a finished screenplay. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series. Screenwriting and Re-writing – Video Essay
April 16, 2023 A look at the terminology of movies and films. Are they the same thing and how do they differ from one another? Movies vs Films
April 10, 2023 Triple Zero Films' Spec Commercial "Romance Yourself" selected by Design Rush amongst Best Video Designs. Triple Zero Films Amongst Best Video Designs
March 14, 2023 Why physical media matters and why you should care. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series. The Importance of Physical Media – Video Essay
February 12, 2023 An examination of the rise of streaming platforms, their benefits, and the many downsides that come with them. Streaming Wars – Too Much Choice, Too Many Bills
January 15, 2023 Are movies art, or are they "content?" Can they be both and why it matters. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series. Content vs Art – Video Essay
January 2, 2023 A brief overview of the brand new video essays coming to Triple Zero Films and what the release schedule will look like. TZF Video Essays 2023
December 11, 2022 An examination of the use of storytelling formula in the medium of film and television and why it can be a good thing. The Upside of Formula in Media
October 16, 2022 A discussion of the merits - and downsides - of crafting a cinematic universe and why complex interconnected stories aren't always best. Not Everything needs to be a Cinematic Universe
August 14, 2022 An examination of the many complex areas of artistry that are required to bring a film to life and how impressive a feat it is. The Complexity of Film
June 19, 2022 A brief history of the movie theater and a discussion about what makes seeing a movie in that setting so special. The Magic of the Theatrical Experience
April 17, 2022 A look into the whether or not it is possible to separate an artistic work from the person or people who created it - or if we should. Art vs The Creator
March 14, 2022 A status update on the Forbidden Dish feature film and the Triple Zero Films production company. Forbidden Dish: March 2022 Update
February 13, 2022 A examination of the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes and its impact on the cinematic landscape, both good and bad. Is Rotten Tomatoes Rotten?
October 17, 2021 The modern landscape of media review has become increasingly saturated, with a strong trend towards polarization. This isn't a good thing. Review Culture
August 15, 2021 One topic that has always fascinated me is the theatrical to home release timeline – that is, the journey that a film takes from its premier to being bought... The Theatrical to Home Release Timeline
June 13, 2021 An examination of the different types of story structures and why - ultimately - they don't matter. Story Structure Doesn’t Matter
April 11, 2021 A prose-filled discussion of the process of adapting a piece of art from one medium to another. Artful Adaptation
April 5, 2021 An update on the progress of the Forbidden Dish feature film in relation to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Forbidden Dish Coronavirus Update 2 – Vaccine Edition
February 14, 2021 An examination into the use of practical special effects in film and why they are so effective. Why Practical is Always Better *Except when it’s not
December 13, 2020 I’ve spoken before about what all goes into crafting storyboards for a feature film. While these static images are of immense help in beginning to determine and crystalize the... The Benefits of an Animatic
October 18, 2020 A discussion of crafting a satisfying finale to a story - what makes an ending work and why it's important to nail the landing. Why Endings Matter: The Importance of Sticking the Landing
September 13, 2020 An analysis of the modern trend of films putting their main title sequence at the end rather than the beginning. Main on Ends
August 16, 2020 An examination of the rise and fall of the Star Wars brand and the poor decisions that led to this reality. The Fall of Star Wars
August 3, 2020 How has production of Forbidden Dish be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic? Read on to find out! Forbidden Dish: Coronavirus Update
July 19, 2020 An analysis of movie poster design aesthetics and the importance of crafting a unique and visually stunning one-sheet for film. Poster Design: Why it Matters
June 14, 2020 A discussion of the benefits and potential drawbacks of movie sequels. When are they necessary and when should we leave well enough alone? Do you REALLY want a sequel?
May 17, 2020 A discussion of the modern state of movie news on the internet and how the current system harms both films and the audience. Internet Movie News Sucks
April 19, 2020 The shortcomings and benefits of media that is only meant to be viewed once. The Beauty of Disposable Media
March 15, 2020 A discussion of the art and process of storyboarding for film. Why do it, how you start, and if there a right and wrong way. The Art of Storyboarding
February 16, 2020 Are movie tag scenes a good thing and what are the benefits and detriments to including them? Movie Tag Scenes
January 19, 2020 An article discussing the nature of film criticism and why getting bad reviews can be a good thing. Bad Reviews are GOOD
December 15, 2019 An article that looks at the modern trend of cancelling TV shows early and often and how that affects both viewers and time they are willing to invest. TV Investment and Cancellation
November 17, 2019 A discussion on the modern era of Disney and why its box office domination and monopolistic control of properties is a very bad thing. The Disney Problem
October 27, 2019 Part two of a series dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 2
October 13, 2019 Part one of a series dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Horror: An Underrated Genre: Part 1
September 22, 2019 A discussion on the shortcomings of modern movie trailers and the best practices required to make your own. Trailer Trash: How to Make a Good Trailer
September 8, 2019 A discussion on modern cinema's love and over-reliance on film franchises as opposed to original ideas. Original Ideas vs Franchises
August 31, 2019 The official announcement of Without a Whisper's involvement with the Forbidden Dish film. MUSIC: Without a Whisper involved with Forbidden Dish!
August 25, 2019 A practical discussion of the act of screenwriting and how to to go from idea to a finished screenplay. Screenwriting and Re-writing
July 11, 2019 Are movies art, or are they "content?" Can they be both and why it matters. Content vs Art
June 30, 2019 The final installment of my introductory posts, focusing on Forbidden Dish. An Introduction: Part 3
June 26, 2019 The second installment of my introductory series of posts. Includes information about this website and my plans for it. An Introduction: Part 2
June 22, 2019 Some basic information about myself, this website, and the Forbidden Dish movie. And some snarky comments. An Introduction: Part 1
June 3, 2019 Check back here for the latest news and updates on Triple Zero Films’ projects! STAY TUNED!
June 2, 2019 As you might expect from a entry entitled “Test Blog Post,” this particular bit of text isn’t going to contain much useful information. Unless you count knowing that I’m testing... Test Blog Post
June 2, 2019 While the site is still under construction (clearly), it is finally up and running! Now for many days of updating, customizing, and bug squashing. Stay tuned for (hopefully more useful)... WEBSITE CREATED