A year or two before I started working on my first book project, I decided to read a few books on the craft of writing. One of the books I picked up described the seven elements of a scene. According to the author, every scene has seven elements or stages: goal, conflict, disaster, reaction, … [Read more...] about The seven elements of a scene masterclass
Reviews
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2020
Being stuck inside for nearly a year has its downside. I miss going to the theatre. I miss live events. At the same time, it was a banner year for reading and streaming content. Below are some of the best books, films, documentaries, docuseries, and docudramas reviewed on EverythingNonfiction this … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2020
Review of the Netflix miniseries Selena
Review of Selena: The Series rating ***** What's it take to go from playing in local venues to selling out arenas? The answer is that it takes talent, determination, luck, and a driving force. In the case of Selena, the driving force is Selena's father, Abraham. On the one hand, Abraham is the … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix miniseries Selena
Review of the Netflix docuseries Manhunt
Review of the Netflix docudrama Manhunt: Deadly GamesRating *** 1/2 Let me start by stating that I'm not a fan of films based on true events where the filmmakers make shit up to add drama. Take the final escape scene in the Oscar-winning movie Argo. It was suspenseful. Without that scene, the … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix docuseries Manhunt
Mank Quicktake
Review of Mank rating *** As the year draws to a close, I will soon be putting out my best of everything nonfiction list. My criteria for making the list is four out of five stars or better. I liked this film. It kept my attention. It was entertaining. But I couldn't get past Gary Oldman's … [Read more...] about Mank Quicktake
Review of Room 2806
Review of Room 2806: The Accusation rating ***** An uneducated immigrant brings down one of the most powerful men in the world. That is the theme in this excellent four-part Netflix docuseries. Before Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, R Kelly, and a host of other powerful men brought down by … [Read more...] about Review of Room 2806