by Roger Rueff | Jun 2, 2014
A young Maori girl strives to attain her proper place in the life of her tribe, even though the place she seems destined for is one that tribal tradition forbids her to hold. Medium: Film Writer(s): Niki Caro, Witi Ihimaera Director: Niki Caro Production Co.(s): South...
by Roger Rueff | Apr 14, 2014
When Irene Salinger was a teenager, she spent the summers in the country, where her neighbor was Albert Einstein. Einstein loved to sail and would take her with him on the water, where he shared with her the secrets of living an interesting and productive life. A...
by Roger Rueff | Mar 19, 2014
Idioms can be used to generate story ideas, because they serve as shorthand ways of expressing themes. Here, we examine two from the domain of card games. Gleaning Issues from Card Games? Idioms can serve as rich sources of story ideas, because they often contain at...
by Roger Rueff | Mar 18, 2014
An insurance investigator attempts to maintain a posture of emotional ruthlessness as she works to expose the truth of an art theft masterminded by a wealthy playboy. Medium: Film Writer(s): Leslie Dixon, Kurt Wimmer Director: John McTiernan Production Co.(s):...
by Roger Rueff | Sep 18, 2013
A sexy insurance investigator attempts to expose the truth behind a robbery masterminded by a wealthy playboy—and to earn a reward for recovering the stolen money. Medium: Film Writer(s): Alan R. Trustman Director: Norman Jewison Production Co.(s): The Mirisch...
