Why 99 Percent of Movie Ideas Are Awful

Watch a 12-minute film industry talk where accomplished author and screenwriter Tony DuShane, known for "Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk" and his extensive journalism work in The Los Angeles Times and Mother Jones, shares insights on evaluating movie ideas. Learn from the experience of a writer who successfully adapted his own novel for the screen, hosted the long-running interview show "Drinks with Tony," and continues to actively develop new literary works. Gain valuable perspective on identifying and avoiding common pitfalls in movie concept development, helping to distinguish between mediocre and truly compelling story ideas for the screen.