Collaboration for a script/Ideas

I need someone who has a pretty good imagination, watches a hell of a lot of films and television, is bored with their lives and wanting to get into the film industry somehow to write a film script with me. It is a prerequisite that they MUST like these movies: 'Fight Club', 'Pulp Fiction', 'Good Will Hunting', 'Match-Point', 'Reservoir Dogs', 'The Inside Man', 'American Psycho' & 'Sideways' among others.

It might be appropriate to explain why you "need" someone. I mean, want and need are very different things, I'm sure you would agree. "Need" makes the suggestion that you cannot live without something. Want on the other hand is a primary driver of the things we can live without, but certainly feel sometimes we need. Like a drug, perhaps. And advertising for someone who is bored with one's own life is hardly an appropriate thing for finding a suitable writing partner. Perhaps you meant, someone who has enough time to devote to such an excercise. Otherwise, you're suggesting that you want to inspire this someone out of their "boring" life and into a life of exciting screenwriting with you, me thinks. It might also assist your task to explain what kind of film you're wanting to write, instead of just suggesting common- ground around a random list of films. Good luck.

Hi it's always difficult, brave and exciting starting out. Try and involve yourself in collborative projects, and meet those who are doing things. Surround yourself with motivated people. Come along to 'Stolen Moments' on the 21st May, and meet other writers and actors who will look forward to your feedback. Be positive RJ

I don't know why you're trying to sound smart and pretend to 'philosophise' what i wrote, there really is no point, as Wittgenstein pointed out, and thereby your logic is really 'illogical'. And yes asking someone who's bored with their life and listing films does make perfect sense, and is appropriate since therein lies the brilliance in film, theatre and television, which allows you to get away from the mundane-ness of human existence. Good luck back to you

elliot you are right, after all didn't samuel beckett make a living based on the premise of life having no meaning? good luck. dan mark you 'need' to get a hobby!

Here here.

I apologize if I came across as anything other than you were expecting. When you post something it's likely you will receive many varied responses and that some of those responses may come across in a way you wouldn't have expected. I'm not sure how many people have responded to you your post, privately, but with my comments I was just trying to help get you more responses. I was trying to be helpful, nothing more - nothing less. You took it the way you wanted to take it. Someone else may have taken it differently. Don't stop at Wittgenstein my friend, keep going, perhaps see if you can add something to the discussion yourself. Heck maybe... here's an idea; maybe your screenplay can be about the 2nd Enlightenment. Damn good idea, me thinks. You've certainly come to the right place: A theatre website, that is. Yeah, you could have this one guy, who walks along the wet streets of some city, and he comes across a sign that begs him enter, and he does. He finds he's in the wrong place... this isn't the place he had imagined in his turgid little dreams, but hell, it's not everyday you get to see a place like this, and be invited in no less. There you go, I've made a start: This is what you wanted... a writing partner, and since there's no meaning to anything, only take it the way it makes sense to you, or doesn't. In which case our writing partnership is at a loss and off we go to our "mundane human existence", waiting on the 'theory of everything' to come across our desks. Peace out, Daniel.

I'm sorry you think that, judging by the name you use your comments are the general theme of your posts and ones you consider worthwhile additions. Well done. Cheers, Daniel.

"Here here" ??? I think you meant 'Hear-hear'.... as in you heard that and agreed with it. Expressing approval, Miss Jo. From someone coming from the British Isles with a supposedly strong command of the Queen's English I thought you would have known that. Oh! I suppose the House of Lords is not a place you have stuck your head into of late. Never mind, I understand what you meant. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Daniel.

Dear Danmak. I am sitting here on my porch laughing away at your quite rude and rather nasty comments you seem to be leaving all over peoples pages. As an older actor and may i add a new user of the internet i feel it is such a marvelous addition to the acting community being able to talk to other actors from around the world. Share ideas, stories and sometimes theories. However. I am awfully intrigued as to why you feel the need to shun almost everyones ideas, messages and posts. Real actors, writers and directors are passionate about what they do because it creating real life. Real life includes people who want to write with someone who may be "Bored of their lives". May i ask who you think you are? Do you have enough experience as an actor to be so rude? I will tell you one thing, i have worked for many years in many different countries and people like you are NOT liked. And dont get work. I sincerely hope that i do not bump into you any time soon in my career. Such a pitty that this website cannot be used by people who love their fellow artists. After all, this is not "Facebook". We are all allowed to dream. Remember that and dont stop others from doing so.

Oh and forgive me for posting another so soon. But one can write "Here, here" or "Hear hear". Both have the same meaning. If you have read any shakespeare (Danmak) you will see that in Othello he, infact uses "Here, here" instead of your preferred "Hear, hear". One would spell it "Hear, hear" usually but do not correct the lady on using the other as this is also used in the English language. Thank you. Edward.

The House of Lords transcripts my dear friend use "hear-hear" in fact. Since the Lords presence is mandatory and listening to what's being said is secondary I would suggest we always go with modern times, especially since Shakespeare (and you'll notice I used a capital "S" since I have respect for the man, even though I'm not British) lived and wrote in another time and in fact made up his own words. In fact, if we were all to follow Shakespeare the use of his words our form of English, writing, would look considerably differet to the one we use now: The Queen's English; Our Head of State in Australia. The British Monarch. What a compliment indeed. Oh! and Miss Jo is hardly a lady. Had she been a lady I would never have sought to make my position known on such a petty contrivance. Hear-hear. I use my ear and I hear. Peace out, Daniel.

Dan you are not allowed to 'stick your head' into the House of Lords, unless of course you are of course a lord. I think you meant the House of Commons - where you could observe for instance Prime Ministers Question Time. Rebecca I think that maybe Dan is a wonderful man who is just somewhat confused by all of this. I am sure he just wants to be loved! Actually on reflection what a bizarre thing to say...i dont even get your intention, if it was to make yourself sound intellectual...oh dear, it didn't work did it? Why an earth would someone stick their heads into the House of Lords?? If you had maybe referenced an educational institute of repute then i think your reference would not have been recieved with such contempt. Dan, why dont you have another go?

I don't really need another go, but since you're giving me such an open and welcoming invitation I will beg myself entry and add that the House of Lords is what I meant, exactly. The House of Lords is not some secret service meeting that the British subjects have no possibility of knowing the talk and speak of the Lords themselves. One need not physically put their heads into the chamber to hear what's spoken, chap. I meant what I said, and for you to think otherwise is your problem. You are acting for the interests of a person who would not do the same for you and mean it, I dare say. Oh! Cheerio, Daniel.

I think "Cheeky Monkey" should change name to Monkey Magic. Brilliant work, really wonderful. Worth the airfare, indeed. Anyway, upon further reflection I would like to add that I have nothing against "Rebecca Jo", nor "Cheeky Monkey", they appear to be really wonderful people (if siamese in nature) and I think we can all learn something from the rapid-fire chat of the above thread. Keep working hard. Better than to be hardly working. Like a rusty old Rolls in the farm garage of some backwood English village, perhaps. I'm just glad that this site, in intances such as this can be such a liberal form of amusement for me. I really had fun. I just couldn't stop laughing at times and my laughter and cries of hysterics got in the way of my tapping on the keyboard. People around me thought I was crazy, I'm sure. I dare say that if I hadn't laughed so much I would have typed even faster. Peace out, Daniel.

You are entitled to your opinion. Others will have their own because they can, I'm sure, think for themselves and not necessarily accept what's being said by you. I personally think that you sound like a weasel, for instance. Which ones in particular are you referring too, by the way? We are all indeed allowed to dream. The Democratic system supports dreams. I live in a Democratic country. Your wonderful porch and you sitting on it, in your life of leisure I would happen to suggest, allows you to follow Democratic ideals. I don't see how my comments could possibly stop someone from doing as such. "Hideous" is a very strong word best used with such a subject as the British transporting Aboriginal skulls to Britain to put into their Museums, me thinks. Please enjoy your sitting and drinking, or whatever it is you think you are doing, while most of the rest of us are working. Since you're "laughing away" I can tell your heart is in the right place and you're a genuine person. Keep up the good presence (not work, perhaps) Sir. Cheers, Daniel.

This thread is best consumed with a "message-stick". It's a rectangular stick of variety, it is edible, but can be hard to digest.

I think it is safe to say FUCK OFF. Nobody likes you, you have probably never worked as an actor and never will. And as for me, i have never been out of work, PROFESSIONAL WORK. All you do is abuse people, try to sound intellectual when infact you are probably one of the thickest people around. Do us a favour and go and find an acting job... oh wait, youre too busy being nasty on here. ITs people like you WHO DONT GET WORK because nobody likes you. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, WELL DONE DANMAK. (Stupid name)

Is it safe to say that, is it? Here, kids and guys, we have an example of how not to behave when you feel frustrated about something close to the truth. Swearing on an open and active thread is rude and sets a bad and poor example for others. It shows that the person doing the swearing has lost his/her nerve, if he/she had it in the first place to lose. This kind of behaviour is not appropriate as it shows a deep weakness of character and asks the question of what will be next...? Fistacuffs, perhaps. Is violence what's next? "Nonrag" is speaking for you the members of this site, so make your voice heard. Send the Administrator a note of dissatifaction by such a vulgar presence as he. A non-member amongst those of us who can control themselves. So look here and read his words, and take note of an example of a person we should all avoid turning into. A bitter, angry person dissatisfied with his/her skills in life. Always ask better of yourself and don't think you have the right to be rude, "nonrag". A non-member amongst those who agree with my view of you. An undesireable weasel, indeed. Peace out, Daniel.

I think members using such language should be banned outright. What do you think guys?

The splinters thing is real disappointing Administrator, especially since I have suggested "nonrag" should be banned outright for such vulgarity in my "private" message to you. Make an example of him please, Administrator.

How many heads can one have? Sorry all, but I take great amusement from those who profess to have superior command of English over others whilst demonstrating in the process that they don't at all. Per Ardua Ad Astra

Congratulations on your courage in asking for help. The vitriol of the many precious little darlings on this site is no worse than in the profession at large. Do not be discouraged. I am real and don't hide behind pseudonyms. I am a dialogue writer and am willing to help in any way I can. I dont normally contribute to this site but watching constant waspish queen comments directed at people my childrens age is trying my patience. Yeh so email me if you want. malco4@yahoo.com.au

DanMak, Not many may be aware here but the fact that you keep sending me personal messages is a little...to say the least strange. I would understand if you had a point, but you seem hell bent on flirting with me, which I have to say is not doing anything for me! Can I just publicly announce therefore that such correspondance is not welcome, I would also like to state for the record that I am not Rebecca Jo. It would appear that you have been terrorising her on here too and I think she would prefer it if you didn't. Ultimately, little fella, may I suggest that you just let people get on with sharing opinion on here, and you get back to doing your homework. In response to your comment Labrug, I couldnt agree more, however, I do think the comment was made out of pure frustration as oppose to anything else.

I think you should put a scarf on before you catch a cold little one.

siamese in nature? What form Siam? Does he mean conjoined?

Very true Tim

Oh! okay, thanks for the tip Mister. It is quite cold in your company. Yawn. Yawn...

You are mistaken. I have only sent you one "private" message and that was to welcome you to this site. It's standard practice for me, since I was welcomed so warmly not that long ago by members I made mention openly in a different string. But don't let a complete fantasy get in the way of the real story. Please, publish my "private" comments to you, on this string. I give you permission. I welcome them. I'm sure everyone would be interested in them. People could really see what utter rubbish your speak concerns. Yawn. Yawn... Do you think the comment was made out of pure frustration by "nonrag", do you? Well, if you do than you must be right. Marvellous contribution. You make the suggestion you're someone who has never missed a day's homework in their lives. A Dux of the class, perhaps. More Monkey Magic kind of stuff. Real A+ work their boyo. Keep up the good work, Daniel.

In an earlier part of this thread, did you sign off with 'peace out'? In answer to your more recent contribution...umm, what?

Well lo and behold i am not banned. MAybe because people agree. Youa re not a nice person to have around on here. This is a website for sharing IDEAD AND SUPPORT to fellow actors. Not to have to listen to your drone. And an adult can use whatever language he sees fit. It is however a free country is it not? When one comes across such a VULGAR person, one is forced to used VULGAR words. As, after all you are positively one of the most VULGAR people i have come across in many years.

Behold, indeed. Is it a free country? We're in cyberspace, you numbskull. How can I deny such brilliant logic, though? Vulgar person, use vulgarity. Angry person, use anger. Abusive person, use abuse. Perverted person, use perversion. I can be what I'm facing and what's facing me directly, and take no responsibility for what I happen do. The "Nobel" prize goes to... "nonrag". Well done you old fart! This is just brilliant, "nonrag", brilliant. Why didn't I think of such things before. Damn, I reckon they could've found a spot for me at the "2020 summit" with sound logic like that. I have not sworn at a fellow user on this site like you, so what I think it is that you're suggesting to us all in your own little way, is that you haven't as yet met yourself and you still have some time to grow to meet that person which resides in you, perhaps. That vulgar person you haven't met in years, but which you glimpsed all too often on that little handy porch of yours. All the best with that! Cheers, Daniel.

How many heads can one have? I don't know. You posed the question with the air one would suspect has the answer, so you answer it, you ugly piece of shit! PAAA... Jock shot, shit jock, jack shit, shock jock. Yawn...

Very true? Can I come to your place and (expletive) you? Old Tim, old buddy boy, boyo. Is there an echo in here? Old boyo, you old Timo, cheeky monkey, monkey magic, you. Yawn...

Well silly boy, if you don't know, then you shouldn't say things like 'One need not physically stick their (sic) heads into the chamber . . .' And by the way, QUESTION, not quetion. Per Ardua Ad Astra

This tiresome little popinjay has started sending me personal messages too. Incoherent rambling at best, filthy abuse at worst. He's an idiot. Per Ardua Ad Astra