Advice
To Make It In Hollywood, Your Life Must Become A Cautionary Tale
Self-confidence isn't enough to break into Hollywood; you need to be self-delusional.
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- By William Kuechenberg
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2 The Truth About Nepotism in Hollywood: It's The Whole System
The adage that "It's not what you know, it's who you know" holds true once again.
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- By William Kuechenberg
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The Unspoken Path To Hollywood Success: Betray, Crush, Destroy Your Peers
You don't have to step on anyone in Hollywood, but it sure helps.
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- By William Kuechenberg
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The Brutal Truth Of Getting Hired By Hollywood To Write
Reminder: any guide for getting a fast job in Hollywood is lying to you.
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- By William Kuechenberg
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First Rule Of Hollywood: Nobody In Charge Knows What They Want
"Is it possible to Frankenstein together several completely different popular shows?" is a stupid question you'll hear a lot.
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- By William Kuechenberg
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6 Brutal Lessons Calvin And Hobbes Doesn't Spare
Calvin and Hobbes pulled no punches: they brought us deep lessons on life, science, and how boring baseball is.
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- By Chris Corlew
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7 Moments Of Philosophical Genius In Calvin & Hobbes
Who are we? What is the purpose of existence? Why does this sledding hill end in a ravine?
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- By Chris Corlew
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The Earliest Movies Had No Characters, And Audiences Didn't Care
The first movies had more in common philosophically with Instagram than, say, Jurassic Park.
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- By William Kuechenberg
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The Magical Glue That Holds Movies Together: Editing
Editing: it's necessary in all films, uh, right? Right?
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- By William Kuechenberg
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Why All Movies And Shows Follow A Three-Act Structure
The three-act story is great for creating compelling drama (and adding lots of commercials).
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- By William Kuechenberg
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The Hero's Journey; Or 'The Not-So-Secret Blueprint Of Every Hollywood Movie'
Have we really just been writing the same story over and over again for thousands of years?
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- By William Kuechenberg
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Kim Kardashian's Business Advice Inspired Me To Ask My Parents For Money
This is just the motivation I needed to get myself out of a funk and into my parents' foyer, to ask for money.
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- By Eli Yudin
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Advice To Those Who Relate To Euphoria Characters
You should probably find a therapist.
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- By Lily Landau
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13 Pieces Of Surprising Advice From Iconic Comedians
Sometimes, advice from elders is truly baffling.
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- By Andrea Meno
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Why The Myers-Briggs Personality Test Is Nonsense
As a framework for one's life, it’s rickety and termite-riddled.
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- By Mark Hill
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