Writing Great Villains: Why They Shouldn't Be Sympathetic
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.

After a stint with the police, Margô decides to tame her impetuous temper and adopt a different lifestyle in the metropolis of São Paulo, far from drugs and crime. Upon achieving her long-awaited promotion, an encounter with a law enforcement officer on the verge of a nervous breakdown puts Margô's dream to the test.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
Strangers in a crowd, exchanging glances, looking away, continually managing to run into each other then part ways, end up at the same diner, find they've rented the exact same vehicles, and are then made to travel together to learn once more whether they can both find genuine adoration and companionship again. This really does, in so many words, sum up the foundational gist of of this new feature film from writer Seth Reiss ("The Menu") and director Kogonada ("The Acolyte", "After Yang"). Yet, it's all only the set-up for the REAL wonder of everything that happens before, during, and in the aftermath of a magical, meaningful journey.
The story continues in 'Tall Girl 2' as Jodi finds herself playing the lead role in the school's musical production.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.
This 2016 winner of an Ophir Award for Best Film focuses on the forbidden romance of a young, Bedouin woman and the ramifications it has for her family, her identity, and her culture.
The makings of a great midseason filler episode that would connect in many different directions. This is a police drama filler with a guest director.