Screenwriting From Iowa

“We were kind of bemoaning our situation of being working writers who at that moment were not working. And I said maybe we should get into another line of work while the getting is good, and I think I’d be a good greeter at Walmart.” ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan

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“A glance at the bevy of definitions at user-sourced Urban Dictionary reveals that different contributors think the words possess a wide variety of nuances: to ‘break bad’ can mean to ‘go wild,’ to ‘defy authority’ and break the law, to be verbally ‘combative, belligerent, or threatening’ or, followed by the preposition ‘on,’ to ‘completely dominate or humiliate.’” […]

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If you’ve seen even one episode of Breaking Bad you know that the AMC TV show is set in New Mexico, but the story has west coast roots—and actually touches on a deeper problem throughout the United States. “When I originally conceived of Breaking Bad, I intended to set it in Riverside, California. And of course southern […]

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“I’ve experienced more heartbreak in the movie business than in the TV business.” Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan

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Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. What Labor Day Means, US Department of Labor […]

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“We strive for is to create ‘water cooler moments’.”— ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan

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Just a few days ago Breaking Bad in its final season won its fourth Emmy for best drama. The AMC show averaged over nine Emmy nominations per year in its five-year run. And who knows how many ‘water cooler moments’? Here’s one from the season four episode Problem Dog written and directed by Peter Gould. […]

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“What is it people like about Darth Vader? Is it that he’s so evil, or that he’s so good at his job?” Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan

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“This is a business that’s based on rejection and the anticipation of rejection.” Screenwriter Walter Bernstein

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“Perseverance has kept me going over the years. Things rarely happen overnight. Filmmakers should be prepared for many years of hard work. The sheer toil can be healthy and exhilarating. Although for many years I lived hand to mouth — sometimes in semi-poverty — I have lived like a rich man ever since I started making […]

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