Episodes

  • Episode 17 - Breaking Up With Breaking Up With Donald

    Episode 17 - Breaking Up With Breaking Up With Donald
    Jan 20 2017

    The brothers say goodbye to the film they've been working on for the better part of the year, and start to plan ahead.


    Peter’s website
    Xander’s website

    ABANDONED Short Term Homework

    XANDER: Summarise the plot into bullet points
    Think about the B-Plot lawyers
    How do Olivia and Toby get out of the climax?

    ABANDONED Watching/ long term homework

    Peter watch The Daredevil Scene and the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged.
    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)
    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    ABANDONED Status Quo
    Genre: Thriller
    Theme: People Are Fallible
    Log line: After a young journalist breaks up with the richest man in New York, he uses his wealth and power to make her life a living hell.
    Characters:


    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished". Played by a Kyle MacLachlan type

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

    Toby: Love interest, Cop, fugitive. Wants to get his job back and help Olivia, needs to be less trusting. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible and that's why they're interesting". A sitcom character who has been put into a thriller film.

    Mother: Corpse, dead, friendly. Wants Olivia to be more trusting. Had the attitude "People are fallible, but they're doing their best".

    Wendy: Donald's ex wife, Olivia's potential future. Wants to stop happening to Olivia what happened to her. Has the attitude "People are fallible, therefore don't trust anyone".

    Winston A gay ex-journalist who Olivia trusts with her life. After retiring, he started a journalist blog! Olivia’s other potential future.

    Judge Washington Judge Washington: Toby thinks he's incorruptible. He may be wrong!

    Francine A not-super-polite cop who works in Toby's station.

    Cynthia Donald’s new girlfriend. She’s not a bad person .

     
    Locations:


    New York Streets: It's where they keep the trash.

    Outside newspaper office: Not as nice as the inside.


    Hazelnut Town: Olivia's favourite cafe. Try their maple nut glaze rolls. They're the best.

    Olivia’s Apartment: She keeps her stuff here. Sure hope no one ransacks it!

    Police Station: Toby works here. Unfortunately, so does Francine. Also this is apparently where they take drug-smuggling lawyers who have been arrested.

    Spaghettios: Olivia's favourite restaurant. Try their, uh, red wine. It's the best.

    Diner: Toby firmly maintains that this place has New York's best maple nut glaze rolls. 

    Winston’s Apartment: Guess who lives here? It's Donald!

    Wendy’s House: Guess who lives here? Donald again! (P.S. Don't get too attached to this house it gonna be blowed up)


    Outside Courthouse: Way nicer than the inside. 
    Phone Booth: NO.


    Donald’s House: Where the EVIDENCE is stored!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 16 - The Sister

    Episode 16 - The Sister
    Jan 13 2017

    In which Peter and Xander are joined by their sister, Elizabeth! She provides feedback and a set of fresh eyes.


    Peter’s website
    Xander’s website
    Elizabeth’s website
    Night Crew Comic - 24 fairly rubbish comics made by Xander a few years ago. Now Peter is making it into a really quite good audio sitcom

    Short Term Homework

    XANDER: Summarise the plot into bullet points
    PETER: BUMmarise the BOTTOM into BUTTet points
    Think about the B-Plot lawyers
    How do Olivia and Toby get out of the climax?

    Watching/ long term homework

    Peter watch The Daredevil Scene and the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged.
    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)
    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    Broken, Broken Status Quo
    Genre: Thriller
    Theme: People Are Fallible
    Log line: After a young journalist breaks up with the richest man in New York, he uses his wealth and power to make her life a living hell.
    Characters:


    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished". Played by a Kyle MacLachlan type

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

    Toby: Love interest, Cop, fugitive. Wants to get his job back and help Olivia, needs to be less trusting. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible and that's why they're interesting". A sitcom character who has been put into a thriller film.

    Mother: Corpse, dead, friendly. Wants Olivia to be more trusting. Had the attitude "People are fallible, but they're doing their best".

    Wendy: Donald's ex wife, Olivia's potential future. Wants to stop happening to Olivia what happened to her. Has the attitude "People are fallible, therefore don't trust anyone".

    Winston A gay ex-journalist who Olivia trusts with her life. After retiring, he started a journalist blog! Olivia’s other potential future.

    Judge Washington Judge Washington: Toby thinks he's incorruptible. He may be wrong!

    Francine A not-super-polite cop who works in Toby's station.

    Cynthia Donald’s new girlfriend. She’s not a bad person .

     
    Locations:


    New York Streets: It's where they keep the trash.

    Outside newspaper office: Not as nice as the inside.


    Hazelnut Town: Olivia's favourite cafe. Try their maple nut glaze rolls. They're the best.

    Olivia’s Apartment: She keeps her stuff here. Sure hope no one ransacks it!

    Police Station: Toby works here. Unfortunately, so does Francine. Also this is apparently where they take drug-smuggling lawyers who have been arrested.

    Spaghettios: Olivia's favourite restaurant. Try their, uh, red wine. It's the best.

    Diner: Toby firmly maintains that this place has New York's best maple nut glaze rolls. 

    Winston’s A

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Episode 15 - B-Plot

    Episode 15 - B-Plot
    Nov 30 2016

    In which Peter and Xander tackle the B-plot.


    Peter probably has a website, located here
    Xander is pretty sure he has this website
    Send us an email!
    Our new theme song
    The Levithan - If you’re curious
    Every Frame A Painting - Ensemble Staging - How to direct attention visually
    Five Man Band - A standard team makeup

    Short Term Homework

    XANDER: Summarise the plot into bullet points
    PETER: BUMmarise the BOTTOM into BUTTet points
    Think about the B-Plot lawyers
    How do Olivia and Toby get out of the climax?

    Watching/ long term homework

    Peter watch The Daredevil Scene and the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged.
    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)
    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    Status Quo
    Genre: Thriller
    Theme: People Are Fallible
    Log line: After a young journalist breaks up with the richest man in New York, he uses his wealth and power to make her life a living hell.
    Characters:


    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished". Played by a Kyle MacLachlan type

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

    Toby: Love interest, Cop, fugitive. Wants to get his job back and help Olivia, needs to be less trusting. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible and that's why they're interesting". A sitcom character who has been put into a thriller film.

    Mother: Corpse, dead, friendly. Wants Olivia to be more trusting. Had the attitude "People are fallible, but they're doing their best".

    Wendy: Donald's ex wife, Olivia's potential future. Wants to stop happening to Olivia what happened to her. Has the attitude "People are fallible, therefore don't trust anyone".

    Winston A gay ex-journalist who Olivia trusts with her life. After retiring, he started a journalist blog! Olivia’s other potential future.

    Judge Washington Judge Washington: Toby thinks he's incorruptible. He may be wrong!

    Francine A not-super-polite cop who works in Toby's station.

    Cynthia Donald’s new girlfriend. She’s not a bad person .

     
    Locations:


    New York Streets: It's where they keep the trash.

    Outside newspaper office: Not as nice as the inside.


    Hazelnut Town: Olivia's favourite cafe. Try their maple nut glaze rolls. They're the best.

    Olivia’s Apartment: She keeps her stuff here. Sure hope no one ransacks it!

    Police Station: Toby works here. Unfortunately, so does Francine. Also this is apparently where they take drug-smuggling lawyers who have been arrested.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 14 - Feedback

    Episode 14 - Feedback
    Nov 16 2016

    In which the Brothers Hayward go through feedback they've received from amazing listeners like yoooou.


    Peter has a website
    Xander has a hecka website
    Send us an email!
    The Gap - Ira Glass tells it how the heck it is


    Short Term Homework

    Peter report back on Hex Mex retheme
    Figure out what the evidence that Wendy has can be
    Peter think about GamerGate scenes
    Come up with 7 names (each) for Donald Grant
    Why is Toby wanted by the police early in the film?
    How do our heroic duo get out of that pickle of a climax?

    Watching/ long term homework

    Peter watch The Daredevil Scene, Blast From The Past and the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged.
    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)
    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    Status Quo
    Genre: Thriller
    Theme: People Are Fallible
    Log line: After a young journalist breaks up with the richest man in New York, he uses his wealth and power to make her life a living hell.
    Characters:


    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished". Played by a Kyle MacLachlan type

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

    Toby: Love interest, Cop, fugitive. Wants to get his job back and help Olivia, needs to be less trusting. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible and that's why they're interesting". A sitcom character who has been put into a thriller film.

    Mother: Corpse, dead, friendly. Wants Olivia to be more trusting. Had the attitude "People are fallible, but they're doing their best".

    Wendy: Donald's ex wife, Olivia's potential future. Wants to stop happening to Olivia what happened to her. Has the attitude "People are fallible, therefore don't trust anyone".

    Winston A gay ex-journalist who Olivia trusts with her life. After retiring, he started a journalist blog! Olivia’s other potential future.

    Judge Washington Judge Washington: Toby thinks he's incorruptible. He may be wrong!

    Francine A not-super-polite cop who works in Toby's station.

    Cynthia Donald’s new girlfriend. She’s not a bad person .

     
    Locations:


    New York Streets: It's where they keep the trash.

    Outside newspaper office: Not as nice as the inside.


    Hazelnut Town: Olivia's favourite cafe. Try their maple nut glaze rolls. They're the best.

    Olivia’s Apartment: She keeps her stuff here. Sure hope no one ransacks it!

    Police Station: Toby works here. Unfortunately, so does Francine. Also this is apparently where they take drug-smuggling lawyers who have been arrested.

    Spaghettios: Olivia's favourite restaurant. Try their, uh, red wine. It's the best.

    Diner: Toby firmly maintains that this place has New York's best map

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Episode 13 - Climax

    Episode 13 - Climax
    Oct 20 2016
    In which the Brothers Hayward totally rework the film's climax, and Peter has a bit of a creative crisis.






    Peterio’s website
    Xanderio’s website
    6 Minute Stories would seem to no longer exist. Perhaps rob a bank instead?
    Zoom H1 Microphone - For the curious, this is the microphone we talk about. It’s really quite good.
    The Procrastination Matrix - There really isn’t much on that the internet that we would recommend more than this post. It changed Peter’s life.
    Twilight Parody - Peter made a short film almost a decade ago
    The “Creative Insecurity" video Peter mentioned is available to Patreon subscribers of Honor Eastly
    The Procrastination Matrix - There really isn’t much on that the internet that we would recommend more than this post. It is changing Xander's life.
    Peter’s Patreon - NSFW. Very, very NSFW
    Failing to Follow Up The Fault in Our Stars - Failure is fascinating. We all do it, nobody will talk about it.
    BMX link for “I need to work creatively"
    The Procrastination Matrix - There really isn’t much on that the internet that we would recommend more than this post. It might change your life.
    Holly Lisle’s Blog
    Seinfeld is unfunny - When you set a higher standard, things become better than you

    Short Term Homework
    Peter report back on Hex Mex retheme
    Figure out what the evidence that Wendy has can be
    Peter think about GamerGate scenes
    Come up with 7 names (each) for Donald Grant
    Why is Toby wanted by the police early in the film?
    How do our heroic duo get out of that pickle of a climax?

    Watching/ long term homework
    Peter watch The Daredevil Scene, Blast From The Past and the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged.
    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)
    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    Status Quo
    Genre: Thriller

    Theme: People Are Fallible

    Log line: After a young journalist breaks up with the richest man in New York, he uses his wealth and power to make her life a living hell.

    Characters:

    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished". Played by a Kyle MacLachlan type

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Episode 12 - Peter’s Notes

    Episode 12 - Peter’s Notes
    Oct 7 2016

    Peter and Xander try to decipher Peter's notes, rewriting chunks of plot in the process. Plot-chunks. Mmm mmm.


    Peter’s Canadian website
    Xander’s Australian website
    Peter was wrong about who played Gale and the S2 Suits villain! He said Frank Wood, it was David Costabile
    1984 WAS an Olympic Year. They were held in Los Angeles
    No links! Just trivia.

    Short Term Homework
    Peter report back on Hex Mex retheme
    Peter find out if Suits changed showrunner
    Xander figure out why you wanted Peter to watch Daredevil

    Figure out what the evidence that Wendy has can be
    Peter think about GamerGate scenes
    Xander decide on Grant Donald
    Why is Toby wanted by the police early in the film?

    Watching/ long term homework
    Peter watch Blast From The Past and the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged.
    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)
    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    Status Quo
    Genre: Thriller

    Theme: People Are Fallible

    Log line: After a young journalist breaks up with the richest man in New York, he uses his wealth and power to make her life a living hell.

    Characters:

    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished". Played by a Kyle MacLachlan type

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

    Toby: Love interest, Cop, fugitive. Wants to get his job back and help Olivia, needs to be less trusting. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible and that's why they're interesting".

    Mother: Corpse, dead, friendly. Wants Olivia to be more trusting. Had the attitude "People are fallible, but they're doing their best".

    Wendy: Donald's ex wife, Olivia's potential future. Wants to stop happening to Olivia what happened to her. Has the attitude "People are fallible, therefore don't trust anyone".

    Winston A gay ex-journalist who Olivia trusts with her life. After retiring, he started a journalist blog! Olivia’s other potential future.

    Toby’s Judge Friend Toby’s Judge Friend: Toby thinks he's incorruptable. He may be wrong!

    Francine A not-super-polite cop who works in Toby's station.

    Cynthia Donald’s new girlfriend. She’s not a bad person .

    Locations:


    New York Streets: It's where they keep the trash.

    Outside newspaper office: Not as nice as the inside.


    Hazelnut Town: Olivia's favourite cafe. Try their maple nut glaze rolls. They're the best.

    Olivia’s Apartment: She keeps her stuff here. Sure hope no one ransacks it!

    Police Station: Toby works here. Unfortunately, so does Francine. Also this is apparently where they take drug-smuggling lawyers who have been arrested.

    Spaghettios: Olivia's favourite restaurant. Try their, uh, red wine. It's the best.

    Diner: Toby firmly maintains that this place has New York's best maple nut glaze rolls. 

    Wins

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 11 - Homework

    Episode 11 - Homework
    Sep 15 2016
    Peter and Xander go through the homework from last week, rewriting large chunks of the film in the process!


    Spoilers for How I Met Your Mother and Gone Girl





    P. Hayward’s website
    X. Hayward’s website
    BMX interview - Like a crab trying to get through a triangle
    Game Maker Humble Bundle - When this podcast comes out, Game Maker is actually having a huge sale. Great way to start programming.
    An article on writing and How I Met Your Mother

    That’s it. That’s genuinely everything I could find to link here.HomeworkI’m dividing homework into short term (for the next podcast) and long term/ watching. It’s just easier.
    Watching/ long term homework
    Peter watch Blast From The Past, the episode of The Nanny where Fran gets mugged, and in the background Daredevil Season 2

    Xander watch Enchanted, Dexter Season 5, David Fincher films (Seven, Gone Girl, Flight Plan, Panic Room)

    Both watch Scream 2, maybe Scream 1, Terminator 1 (maybe 2, for funsies), and some Hitchcock

    Status Quo:

    Theme: People Are Fallible

    Logline: A New York City Journalist must protect herself from her vengeful billionaire ex-boyfriend with only her incarcerated lawyer sister and a fugitive cop for help






    Characters:

    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished".

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, therefore trust the system". Ends with the attitude "People are fallible, and the system is made up of people"

    Toby: Love interest, Cop, fugitive. Wants to get his job back and help Olivia, needs to be less trusting. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible and that's why they're interesting".

    Mother: Corpse, dead, friendly. Wants Olivia to be more trusting. Had the attitude "People are fallible, but they're doing their best".

    Wendy: Donald's ex wife, Olivia's potential future. Wants to stop happening to Olivia what happened to her. Has the attitude "People are fallible, therefore don't trust anyone".

    Old Man Blogger: An ex-journalist who Olivia trusts with her life. After retiring, he started a journalist blog!

    Toby’s Judge Friend: Toby thinks he's incorruptable. He may be wrong!

    Francine: A not-super-polite cop who works in Toby's station.

    Locations:

    New York Streets: It's where they keep the trash.

    Outside newspaper office: Not as nice as the inside.


    Hazelnut Town: Olivia's favourite cafe. Try their maple nut glaze rolls. They're the best.

    Olivia’s Apartment: She keeps her stuff here. Sure hope no one ransacks it!

    Police Station: Toby works here. Unfortunately, so does Francine. Also this is apparently where they take drug-smuggling lawyers who have been arrested.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 10 - Renaming Donald

    Episode 10 - Renaming Donald
    Sep 1 2016
    The brothers apologize for last episode, and then revisit the structure and try to kill as many babies as they can.

    Spoilers for Mad Max: Fury Road, a film you should have already seen. Also Scream 2, also a film you should already seen. Watch more movies. Like Watchmen or Saw, which we also spoil.




    Doctor P. Hayward’s website
    Doctor X. Hayward’s website
    Email us
    Gather around, for I have a tell to tale - the tale of Soccer Dog: The Movie.
    When I was in highschool I had a friend, and one occasion we would visit the other’s house to have a movie night, and whenever we were at mine I would try to sneak in Soccer Dog: The Movie in place of the actual film we were watching.
    It started with swapping the DVD when he was out of the room and jumping straight to the menu, but the climax of the “prank" was when we were watching Jurassic Park. I went to great lengths to edit the file we were planning to watch and re-export, so that at the exact moment the “Jurassic Park" logo appeared, it cut to “Soccer Dog: The Movie". To this day it’s one of my favourite jokes I’ve ever made.
    Thus ends my dogly tale.

    Building The Game - this podcast but with games and different people. Let’s Game A Game.
    Camelot 101 - The worst of the chess
    Chess 2 - The closest thing to a Chess expansion Xander could find
    Punchliners - Grandma is doing an old family recipe (At around 17:52)
    A cool article about character. We got mentioned!
    The Ferrett talks about Stephen King

    Homework:
    “Olivia heads home to find her apartment ransacked. She goes to the police, where she meets Toby - a charming and bubbly police officer who offers to help her." needs to be revisited
    “Early the next morning, Olivia is woken in her apartment by Toby’s presence. The day before he had been fired, and for various reasons both Toby and Olivia are wanted by the police.“ is a huge leap, need some more surrounding context
    Both watch Scream 2. Also Scream 1, if you’re feeling it.
    Peter think about your favourite bluff in cinema
    Think about tone, and come up with specific film examples.

    Status Quo:

    Theme: People Are Fallible

    Log line: A New York City Journalist must protect herself from her vengeful billionaire ex-boyfriend with only her incarcerated lawyer sister and a fugitive cop for help

    Characters:

    Olivia: Protagonist, Journalist. Wants safety, needs to learn to trust and work with other people. Starts with the attitude "People are fallible, so make it alone", ends with "People are fallible, so you need to work together".

    Donald Grant: Primary antagonist, billionaire ex, collects hats. Wants to punish Olivia, needs to learn that all people are fallible - and that's okay. Has the attitude "Some people are fallible. These people are not worth your time and should be punished".

    Jessica: Supporting character, Olivia’s sister, lawyer, arrested. Wants to prove her innocence, needs to learn that life is unfair. Starts with attitude "People are fallible, theref

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    1 hr and 33 mins