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When lonely long-haul truck driver D Forde falls in love online with a city writer and single mother, he must cross more than the Nullarbor to overcome his fear of abandonment and win her heart.
HI Louise -- Just thought I'd add my two cents to this as there is something that has been plaguing me about your movie/ logline in all its iterations... from where I'm sitting I think the city writer might be more suited to being the protagonist, for the following reasons: - If she goes from beingRead more
HI Louise —
Just thought I’d add my two cents to this as there is something that has been plaguing me about your movie/ logline in all its iterations… from where I’m sitting I think the city writer might be more suited to being the protagonist, for the following reasons:
– If she goes from being a city dwelling professional to accompanying him on his interstate trawls it comes across as SHE is the one who must go through the most change — a clear indication of a suitable protagonist.
– Given the last point, it also seems as though she has more to risk — she is leaving her comfortable city life behind, and is risking this way of life for the love of a man who spends his life on the road… again, the character with the most to risk usually being the best fit for a protagonist…
– Not knowing if this story is based on a true story or not — but if it is (and is something you experienced) the film would certainly be better served from getting your unique insight into the experience… from your POV…(write what you know…)
Anyway — some food for thought.. (and of course my usual caveat of “below is not great as a logline yada yada yada…but seriously — it’s not, just something you could play with etc….”;) )
“A successful but lonely journalist risks her career and comfortable city life when she discovers true love on line with commitment phobic desert trawling truck driver.”
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Yep... That was a tad harsh (one of those days..). The concept does present the potential for an interesting dilemma -- but as others have said, focus on being specific with your lead character and what they HAVE to do. Below is really only an extension of your concept and not really great as a loglRead more
Yep… That was a tad harsh (one of those days..).
The concept does present the potential for an interesting dilemma — but as others have said, focus on being specific with your lead character and what they HAVE to do. Below is really only an extension of your concept and not really great as a logline, but anywho:
“After having an affair with his boss, a jaded accountant discovers a new found love for his wife, but to keep the spark in his marriage alive must become a serial cheater.”
Best of luck.
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Just a possibly irrelevant side note on deus ex machina in Comedy: In the movie Dodgeball, if you look closely in the finale when Peter (Vince Vaughn) brings out the trunk of cash he's gained from betting on Average Joe's to win, you can see the trunk is marked on the front with 'Deus Ex Machina' --Read more
Just a possibly irrelevant side note on deus ex machina in Comedy: In the movie Dodgeball, if you look closely in the finale when Peter (Vince Vaughn) brings out the trunk of cash he’s gained from betting on Average Joe’s to win, you can see the trunk is marked on the front with ‘Deus Ex Machina’ —
The point I guess, is that the wackier the comedic premise the more obvious deus ex machina you get away with..
Anyway — best of luck with this Richiev… had me chortling at work all day!
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