Question by The John Phenomenon: what does a writer for a film production company do exactly and how much do they get paid? i want to work in film and i have talent and experience in journalism and writing. but what exactly does a writer do for a film production company? do they just write the screenplay? how does it work? and do they get paid a lot? additionaly, how much do special effects guys make? the guys who work on the special and visual … [Read more...]

Question by blair hilton: What are my chances into Georgetown, or the united states naval academy? I want to major in Cultural Anthropology or Neuroscience. GPA 3.62 SAT 1950 Top 10% 8 AP credits 6 science credits 5 Social Science 4 Math credits 4 Foreign Language credits and independent studies 4 English credits Varsity Soccer Varsity Tennis Debate Team 2 month educational trip to France Active in my community Donated to Kenyan Red … [Read more...]

Recession and the Mother of Invention We probably don't need to tell you this -- in fact, you probably wish we wouldn't remind you -- but there seems to be pretty broad agreement from pretty much every corner that we're either about to enter a recession or worse. In either case, it may be bad but it isn't a catastrophe as long as its short-lived. Most of us have already lived through several recessions already, and a lot of us our … [Read more...]

Screenwriter Irving Ravetch dies in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (AP) - The family of Irving Ravetch says the screenwriter-producer has died at age 89 in Los Angeles after a lingering illness. A statement from the family says Ravetch died Sunday at Cedars Sinai Hospital. Ravetch and his wife, Harriet Frank Jr., received Oscar nominees for writing adapted screenplays for ... Read more on The Washington Times Screenwriter-producer Irving Ravetch dies … [Read more...]