Plotpoints

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes February 02, 2018 EP 120 The OG’s are back in black – or whatever. 00:00:15 Intro (“Family Guy” Christian Bale rant) Mary Claire LINK TO RANT #familyguy #christianbale 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com 00:06:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Bill Fisher, Jeff Lyons #alienist #3billboards #lastjedi #paddington #jumanji 00:11:25 Which actor, director, etc would you bring back to life?All 00:15:00 Writer Focus – Oliver Stone Part 1Mark Sevi 00:30:00 Oscar-nominated scriptsMary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #getout #3billboards #shapeofwater #thebigsick #ladybird 00:40:00 Q&A Mark Sevi Reading bad scripts?  Sure! 00:50:00 Act III Movie sets are magical and inspirational! Mark Sevi HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions.… Rea

Show Notes January 19, 2018 EP 119 This week we welcome Bill Fisher of Quicksilver Software www.quicksilver.com and welcome back Jeff Lyons of www.jefflyonsbooks.com MC is adventuring but with us in spirit! This…is PlotPoints Podcast. 00:00:15 Intro (Theme from “Wolf Warrior 2”) Mark 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Bill Fisher, Jeff Lyons QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com 00:07:30 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Bill Fisher, Jeff Lyons #episodes #startrek #thegoodplace #wolfwarrior #jumanji #thor 00:17:00 What Are We Writing?All #millennialrewrite #chineseprojects #conceptsindev 00:21:00 Anatomy of A Premise LineJeff Lyons LINK TO JEFF’S BOOK 00:33:00 Surprising Movies That Made MoneyToby Wallwork #nightandday #lastairbender #thetourist #waterworld 00:46:00 Q&A Mark Sevi Propulsive Transitions?  Is that a thing? 00:54:00 Act III Inspiration, perspiration, and sometimes frustration.  Mark Sevi #flyingmonkeys #bobmiller #beinspireddogoodwork 00:60:00 Wrap

Show Notes December 31, 2017 EP 18 Our final ‘cast of 2017!  Where did that time go?  Swooosh! This…is PlotPoints Podcast. This week we dive into Tina Fey’s amazingly funny work.  Funny and more! 00:00:15 Intro (Theme from “30 Rock”) MC 00:02:21 Table Talk Mark, Princess Van Kempen, and Toby “The Editor” Wallwork! Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com 00:02:30 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #runaways #startrek #thegoodplace 00:05:28 What Are We Writing?#millennialrewrite #ideasgonebad 00:05:28 Reboot, remake, revival?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen 00:17:35 FOCUS: SuperWriter, Producer, TINA FEY. Mark Sevi #30rock #meangirls #amypoehler #snl #saturdaynightlive #weekendupdate 00:36:00 Top Ten Bad Series Finales Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #friends #seinfeld #roseanne #startrekenterprise #howimetyourmother #dexter 00:53:00 Q&A – Questions, Questions, Ques

So, another audio mess.  Sigh….I spent two weeks (off and on) working on the equipment to make sure this exact thing didn’t happen again – and it did! Sorry for the lousy sound.  I promise – PROMISE! – it will not happen again! Show Notes December 22, 2017 EP 17 The gang is home for the holidays!  Yay! This…is PlotPoints Podcast. This week we dive into William Wilder’s life and work.  Funny man and more! 00:00:00 Pre-Podcast: Song from “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” 00:01:12 Intro MC 00:02:21 Table Talk They’re back – table talk with Toby and MC. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com 00:04:20 Self-referential scripts?  Why they are trouble! Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen 00:07:20 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen 00:22:32 FOCUS: SuperWriter, Producer, Director William Wilder. Mark Sevi #sabrina #theapartment #somelikeithot #doubleindemnity #sunsetboulevard

What happened to this podcast?  Why does it sound like sh*t?  Notes at the end of these show notes if you’re interested.  CLICK HERE or go to bottom of these show notes. Show Notes December 08, 2017 EP 16 Mark is hostless (and mostly clueless) BUT he taps two friends to help him and they respond big time to save his cookies… Jeff Lyons and Lorenzo Porricelli make Mark’s life easier even as he works hard to confuse and complicate it. This…is PlotPoints Podcast. This week we dive into James Cameron’s life and work.  Blue people dreams?  Oh, yeah.  Terminate this, Arh-nold! 00:00:00 Pre-Podcast: Apologies and Whining.  Waaah. Mark Sevi 00:01:12 Intro Mark Sevi 00:02:21 Table Talk Jeff Lyons and Lorenzo Porricelli sit in and rock the joint! Where are Toby and MC?  Hmmm.  What are you suggesting? Mark Sevi, Jeff Lyons, Lorenzo Porricelli QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com 00:04:20 What Are We Watching?… Read the rest

Show Notes November 24, 2017 EP 15 Get a Clue and Listen!  We’re visiting new worlds and new civilizations on this podcast with Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen and guest host Shadia Sephernia! 00:00:00 Intro Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen 00:00:59 Table Talk Toby at his film festival in Chicago so Shadia Sephernia sits in. The Orange County Screenwriters Association was a bit hit! #ocscreenwriters #projectchicago http://www.projectchicago.com/ Mark Sevi, Shadia Sephernia, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts 00:06:51 Weinstein fallout continues. Mary Claire, Shadia, Mark 00:10:44 What Are We Watching? Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Shadia Sephernia #thesurething #the nightof #murderontheorientexpress 00:18:00 Guily Pleasures and Under-Appreciated Films and TV Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Shadia Sephernia #clue #westinggame #adventuresinbabysitting #buckaroobonzai   00:26:00 FOCUS: SuperWriter, Producer, Director J.J. Abrahms. Mark Sevi #al

Show Notes November 9, 2017 EP 14 Our Super Secret Spy ‘Cast! We’d tell you more but then we’d have to… 00:00:00 Intro Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen (5 names and counting!) 00:00:59 Table Talk The OGs are back! MC is a married woman! Champagne sherpas! It’s a thing. Congrats again to MC and Mike! Mark meets podcasting fans, the Petersons and the Andersons! Toby is heading to Chicago to run a freaking film festival! What a stud! http://www.projectchicago.com/ Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts Hey! Don’t forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th! Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo #ocscreenwriters 00:06:30 What Are We Watching? Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #flemingthemanwhowouldbebond #strangerthings #mamamia #mindhunter 00:12:20 FOCUS: 10 Things About Ian Fleming & His Superspy: Bond, James Bond Mark Sevi #SeanConnery #George Lazenby #RogerMoore #TimothyDa

Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. October 21, 2017- EP13 Our Halloween Ep – sorta spooky, no? 00:00:00 Intro Toby Wallwork 00:00:41 Introduction of guests Victor Phan, Larry Porricelli and Talia Creature. Mark Sevi CONGRATS TO MARY CLAIRE and MIKE!  Huzzah! Hey!  Don’t forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th!  Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo #ocscreenwriters Orange County Screenwriters Association Event 00:04:00 Sequelitis in Hollywood?  True or overblown?  Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Toby Wallwork, Larry Porricelli #it #superheros #romanNumerals 00:10:20 What are we watching?  Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Toby Wallwork, Larry Porricelli #startrek #classichorror #mindhunters 00:15:00 John Carpenter, Horror Genius Mark Sevi #halloween #thing #starman #mouthofmadness #princeofdarkness #halloween2018 #bigtrubleinlittlechina #theylive #escapefromnewyork #bluecollarfilmmaker 00:29:00 Top Ten Horror Films List: Victor Phan #exorcist #theshining #cabineto

Hey!  Don’t forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th!  Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. October 08, 2017- ep12 Mark Sevi, Shadia Sephernia, Mary Claire Anderson NOTE:  Our discussion on double standards in Hollywood took place before producer Harvey Weinstein was fired. 00:00:00 – Intro#maryclaireanderson 00:00:39 – Host Chat#marksevi #maryclarieanderson #shadiasephernia Welcome to Ms Shadia!  Toby is at podcasting convention to learn how to make us more bettterer.  Thanks, Tobe! 00:00:30 – Discussion on Shadia’s new short film with Mary Claire producing. – Shadia’s YouTube Channel : HERE – New Media Expert Frank Chindamo coming to OC Screenwriters event. LEARN NOW TO RISE ABOVE THE NOISE and GET NOTICED! 00:00:8:30 – Discussion: Is there a double standard in Hollywood?  Discussion on sexual harassment. Hollywood is a very small town. 00:17:15 – What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Shadia Sep

Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. September 24, 2017- ep11 Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Our 10th “LIVE” podcast – YAY! 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:30 –  This show is dedicated to Mark’s mom, Elaine Helen Sevi. 00:01:00    Winter Is Coming – to TV pilotsMark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Toby Wallwork What are we watching, what are we anticipating of the new shows and new “season”? #newshows #entourage #topofthelake #lloydbridges #networkTV  #netflix #mccouchpotato #emmys #handmaidstale #doctorfoster 00:14:43 – Mark’s Great Writer/Movie/TV FocusMark Sevi Gene Roddenberry  and the amazing Star Trek series of TV and movies.  Over five decades of groundbreaking and crazy-ass scifi… Boldly going where no man (or woman) has gone before. 00:27:37 DiscussionMark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Toby Wallwork MC demurs – not her wheelhouse.  Mark and Toby geek out. “Star Trek Discovery” – new Star Trek series #jamestkirk #kirk #spock #roddenberry #tos #tng #pushinglimits #interacialkiss #startrekdiscovery #geek

Mark’s mom passed away last week and due to family obligations he was unable to do the podcast. An interview with the amazing, wonderful, funny Ed Asner (IMDB Page) who has over 500 combined film and TV credits, was done a few weeks back and we are releasing the interview in full in lieu of the podcast. Our thanks to Mr. Asner for doing the interview – you must hear it! WE WILL BE BACK soonest with another wonderful episode filled with inside information, writing techniques, and the best movie/TVchat in the world! Thanks! The PlotPoints Podcast Team. Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Toby Wallwork NOTE: Mark’s tribute to his mom is available on episode 109.  It was recorded a few weeks before her death.… Read the rest

Show notes August  27, 2017- ep09 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST Mary Claire Anderson This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, (#Mark, #MC, #Toby) 00:00:12 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:37 OPENING CHAT Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Mary Claire Anderson, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork 00:00:31 TABLE TALK  Busy in many different directions:  Editing, Writing, Planning a Wedding – at least one of us is! 00:02:50 – WHAT ARE WE WATCHING, TV and/or FILM? #defenders #biglittlelies #thefounder 00:11:20 – WHAT ARE WE WRITING? Limited locations concepts. Ruminating on writing something. Mark is working on a Revolutionary War script, a rewrite assignment, a limited location script and a scifi horror film. Also, his book proposal which took a lot more planning than he thought. #alienraiders #hardcandy #twelveangrymen #bookproposal 00:22:47 – ED ASNER INTERVIEW TEASER #edasner #autfest 00:20:30 GREAT WRITERS PROFILE: SI

Show notes August  13, 2017- ep08 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST Mary Claire Anderson This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, (#Mark, #MC, #Toby) 00:00:12 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:37 OPENING CHAT Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Mary Claire Anderson, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork 00:00:31 TABLE TALK  Q.  Whose Podcast sounds best. A. Do we really have to say it aloud? Thanks to Toby Wallwork for his expertise in audio and video editing! MC had company to beautiful SoCal and totally did not take said company to her shrine, Disneyland!  Wow!  WTF?   00:04:58 – WHAT ARE WE WATCHING, TV and/or FILM? #reign #silenceofthelambs #wonderwoman #ozark #girlonthetrain   00:15:10 – WHAT ARE WE WRITING? MC puts on her producer’s hat for Shadia Sephernia’s short film. Mark is working on a Revolutionary War script, a rewrite assignment, a limited location script and a scifi horror film.… Read the rest

Show notes July 30 , 2017- ep07 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST Mary Claire Anderson This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, (#Mark, #MC, #Toby) 00:00:12 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:37 OPENING CHAT Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Mary Claire Anderson, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork 00:00:31 Intro of Hosts Welcome back, MC. Movies of the week / movies from different sources #emoji #legoMovie #atomicBlonde #Imbatman # 00:05:41 GREAT WRITERS PROFILE: Dalton Trumbo Mark Sevi The Blacklist affected writers in Hollywood but none more than Trumbo. #blacklist #daltonTrumbo #chillingEffect #delayedOscars #HUAC #romanHoliday #exodus #ottoPreminger #StanleyKubick #sparatcus #socialRealism 00:15:13    Discussion #villains #stereotypes #marketCorrections #writeYourVillains 00:21.30    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING/WRITING?    #faded #willarnett   #dunkirk #chrisNolan  #theoffice friendsFromCollege     #marksBook 00:33.01    THIS

Show notes July 16, 2017- ep06 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson (Lorenzo Porricelli sitting in for MC.) 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST Mark Sevi MC is Oscar Mike taking a Girl’s Trip, Toby has The Right Stuff, and Larry Smiles at the world (because nobody knows anything.) This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, #LorenzoPorricelli (#Mark, #MC, #Toby) 00:00:19 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:37 OPENING CHAT Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Lorenzo Porricelli, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork Broadcasting from the beautiful Newport Beach Headquarters of Maya Cinemas (www.mayacinemas.com) and many thanks to Frank Haffar and Lorezno Porricelli! 00:03:15 Intro of Hosts You’re killing us, Larry! Not really – we are sooo grateful to have you here filling in for MC. Busy week for all! 00:04:25 WHAT ARE WE WRITING/WATCHING? Lorenzo, Toby, Mark MARK: Script doctoring, working on historical script Keeping my head to the sky! October Sky, The Right Stuff, Hid

Show notes July 02, 2017- ep05 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST Toby Wallwork MC is M.I.A.! Where are you, Mary Claire? (hint, orange jumpsuit, a freeway, trash bags…? No, why would you say that!) (actually she’s traveling for the holiday.) Director/producer/writer Shadia Sepehrnia sits in as guest host. Mark is Toby’s Favorite Martian. Happy Birthday, America! This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, #ShadiaSepehrnia (#Mark, #MC, #Toby, #Shadia) 00:00:15 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:57 INTRO Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Shadia Sepehrnia, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork Broadcasting from the Newport Beach Headquarters of Maya Cinemas (www.mayacinemas.com) and many thanks to Frank Haffar and Lorezno Porricelli! What’s happening at Maya Cinemas? 00:03:15 Intro of Hosts Welcome, Shadia. 00:04:25 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? Shadia, Toby, Mark MARK: #spacebetweenus #startrekenterprise SHADIA: #GLOW #jenjikohan TOBY: #ba

Show notes June 18, 2017- ep04 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST Mary Claire Anderson MC and her fiance disagree on almost everything entertainment except for… Mark takes us to Gilligan’s Island (uh, not that Gilligan.) Toby thinks all genres of film are the hardest! This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, (#Mark, #MC, #Toby) 00:00:15 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:59 INTRO Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Mary Claire Anderson, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork Getting easier – and harder. 00:01:45 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? MC, Toby, Mark Mark: #startrekenterprise MC: #familyguy, #fargo, #anthologytv TOBY: #topofthelake Send us your thoughts and what you’re watching. 00:8:30 GREAT WRITERS PROFILE Mark Sevi Vince Gilligan! The amazing and prolific television god who strides the cathode ray tube landscape as if it was his personal fiefdom! #vincegilligan Mary Claire Anderson, Toby Wallwork contribute to this segment also, b

Show notes June 04, 2017- ep03 – Plotpoints Podcast. Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson 00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCASTMary Claire Anderson Hitting it hard with a strong focus on what we do which is write, write, write – oh, and talk about writing! And also that writing thing. No interview this week but plenty of interesting topics, tips and tomfoolery! Woody Allen, updating Toby’s ToWatch list and Sheckman, Sheckman, Sheckman! With Q&A, What Are We Writing, and MORE! This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, (#Mark, #MC, #Toby) 00:00:15 INTRO MUSIC 00:00:53 INTRO Host Mark Sevi, Co-Host Mary Claire Anderson, Producer/Engineer Toby Wallwork We’re having a blast doing this – thanks for your support! 00:01:45 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? MC, Toby, Mark #laconfidential, #woodyallen, #topofthelake, #curtishanson Send us your thoughts and what you’re watching. 00:10:40 GREAT WRITERS PROFILE Mark Sevi Woody Allen’s amazing career with insights into his unique per

Show notes May 25, 2017- ep02 – Plotpoints Podcast  00:00:00 INTRO – THIS WEEK ON PODCAST          Mary Claire Anderson This week Plotpoints ranged far and wide with a strong focus on what we do which is write, write, write – oh, and talk about writing!   No interview this week but plenty of interesting topics and tips!  This…is Plotpoints Podcast featuring #MarkSevi, #MaryClaireAnderson, #TobyWallwork, (#Mark, #MC, #Toby)  00:00:15 INTRO MUSIC  00:00:49 INTRO          Mark Sevi  Thanks to all who listened to the 1st ep and gave us feedback!  We’re learning!  00:01:43 THIS WEEK IN WRITING Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Toby Wallwork  – Mark, MC and Toby talked about their writing issues and what they’ve been working on.  Mark mentioned he had written 30 pages but it was 10 pages on three different (exploratory) scripts and he wasn’t even sure he’d keep any of them although he liked all the pages.  However, this isn’t a negative according to Mark since he’s happy to discover if a project is viable or not by

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