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.

The Rock Prophet is the best kept secret of Rock N Roll, and only Rock's mighty heroes know about Link Wray and his infamous 3 chords. An unlikely figure responsible for the birth of Rock N Roll, music superstars such as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix idolized him, and Jimmy Page said he would have never picked up a guitar if he hadn't heard him on the radio.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
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This movie will always resonate with queer people, for as long as queer people exist.
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A short film that begins with the language of romance but slowly reveals something far more unsettling beneath the surface.