James Alexander Allen

#WritersLog 03.01.2022. Today I wrote something bad. It was bad. But I wrote it. Over the next few days I will probably write more bad stuff. Next week I'll try to make it good. #screenwriting #WritingCommnunity

@MrRobValentine That's amazing!!!

I cannot tell you how fun this was to write for. It was even better watching Sacha Dhawan and the rest of the incredible cast let it rip. #CallMeMaster #InnerDemons #SelfHelp

@SiUttley I am so sick of it. How many chances must I give them to prove they are good people? They're not.

@BittrScrptReadr It’s the same with people who said The Acolyte made the Jedi look evil, or the Breaking Bad fans that voted Skyler their most hated character over the Nazis that killed Hank. People don’t get the difference between showing a character’s perspective and showing them sympathy.

@obryantcj @PAGEawards Congrats dude! Very well deserved

HOLY SH!T!!!!!!!!! I have sat speechless in front of my screen for the last 15 minutes. I am totally blown away. Thank you to everyone at @PAGEawards!!!!

Times are hard for so many writers & other folks in Hollywood. I know plenty of folks who by all rights should be working, who are living off savings or taking on survival jobs. Two things on this:

@Autistic_Lauren Yes.

To other autistic people, have you ever met someone and just knew they had to be autistic without them even telling you?

@emilylisaacs That is not OK. Really shoddy behaviour on their part.

No, I didn't get into BAFTA Connect. The email was an error. FFS. Not only do I get rejected (again) but to add insult to injury they dangle an acceptance in front of me for an hour. Oh well. Onwards.

🎉 I figured out how to save tv, everybody! 🎉 - Less than 6 months between seasons - 18+ episodes every season. If exceptions are made for less episodes, the next season has to come out quicker - Send writers to set - Promote the show - The people making tv should like tv

@LaurenGallaway OK it’s either a Twi’lek or someone in blue leggings crowd surfing a blonde in a leather jacket 😁

Halloween Costume Tease 3:

@jmackieh I haven't made plans yet but am definitely contemplating it if I can be free!

Who is coming to BFI LFF and would like to grab a coffee? Let me know! ✨

@DiscussingFilm And who decides who these super fans are?

Studios are assembling superfan focus groups to assess various materials for a franchise project to avoid social media backlash. “They will just tell us, ‘If you do that, fans are going to retaliate’ … If it’s early enough & the movie isn’t finished yet, we can make those kinds of changes.” (Source: bit.ly/3Bw1RrO)

@mcphillr Love this one!

@PaulTassi The sheer irony of people whose livelihoods apparently depend on spreading negative opinions on the internet calling those who don’t do that ‘shills’…

This week of Star Wars Theory stuff has been the worst harassment I’ve received in almost 15 years of doing this Believe me or not, whatever. I’ve learned posting proof does nothing. It takes a lot to shock me and yeah, this has

@MaceAhWindu George Lucas said TPM was “30 some odd years” before the original and that AOTC was “25 years earlier.” That leaves scope for 6 years.

@SCentralized My favourite battle in the movie- I like the lack of music and pure focus on the sounds and chaos of a gunfight.

The tactile nature of the Force Awakens is not talked about enough. It's a very physical film. It's rough– textured, like you can touch and feel it. The blasters have a distinct dangerous kickback and punch to them. It feels tangible and real in a similar way to the originals.

@MaceAhWindu I do find it Interesting that Tony’s first reaction to learning the truth is to attack Steve not Bucky. He didn’t blame Bucky for being controlled, he blamed Steve for hiding it.

@CubanMissileDH @DisneyPlus @GatenM123 @TonyRevolori @MichaelRCusack @marsaimartin @bibbymoynihan @BenjiSamit @shelby_young @SamWitwer @deebradleybaker @RossMarquand I had a lot of fun watching this one!

Calling all Internet friends! If you can RT to help spread the word about LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, I would be so grateful. It’s an epic story, bigger than anything LEGO Star Wars has attempted before. But we need your help! All four eps now on @DisneyPlus!

The Star Wars fandom is a better, happier place for having @StarWarsExplain I cannot say the same for many YouTube channels but I will for this one.

@LaurenGallaway Take care!

Fire Update: No news is good news. I think it’s holding at 5 acres and being extinguished. Still keeping an eye on it though.

@kellydirector I recently got rejected by a festival that is now adding insult to injury by sending me junk mail every day!

Love it when a small festival sees you at a big festival & reaches out saying they want your film, gives you a free waiver...and then rejects you?!