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DT Exclusive: He Gave Us a Script Page from Harold and Kumar 2
Today writer Jon Hurwitz’s (W’00) film Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay comes out in theaters. This of course is the follow-up movie to Jon’s first film Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. Per Yahoo Movies, here’s the plot:“The same morning that Harold and Kumar eat at White Castle, Harold learns that Maria, […]
Tuesday Tips: Advice on Becoming a Published Novelist
Earlier today, I posted about Allison Winn Scotch’s (C’95) novel The Department of Lost and Found. While the book’s story was intriguing, an even more intriguing story is how Allison actually became a published novelist. Like many creative careers, it’s a story of perseverance. I’ve been speaking with Allison over the past few weeks and […]
Funny Fridays: New Film From Oscar Nominated Pair
Even after 13 years since graduation two Penn filmmakers are still collaborating and doing some high level Hollywood projects together. In between picketing during the big Writer’s Strike, Rob Pearlstein (C’95, DP) wrote*, directed and acted in a new, very funny short MATUMBO GOLDBERG (Rob is featured far right in movie poster). Along with the […]
Tuesday Tips: A Successful Screenwriting Career NOT Living in LA??
After I posted my Tuesday Tip on advice for the undergrad who wants to move out to LA to become a writer, Matt Lintner (C’00) asked “Is it possible to have a successful screenwriting career and not live in LA?? Some of our writer alumni chimed in with their take… From Hadley Davis Rierson: “Yes […]
Music Mondays: He’s Writing Music for Barbie
In addition to my weekly Tuesday Tips, Wednesday Websites , Now and Then Thursday, and Funny Friday series, it’s now time to add another series associated with a day of the week: “Music Mondays”. This series will showcase the works of many of our musicians. I recently reconnected with composer/singer-songwriter extraordinaire Gabriel Mann (C’95) and […]
She’s leading the Quakers in a Meaningful Cause
Journalist and writer Jordana Horn, (C’95/L’99, Executive Editor of the DP, current ’95 Class President) is hoping to rally the support of Penn alumni and undergrads for a fantastic cause. Madness Against Malaria is a fun, international competition to identify the team that is best at raising funds to buy long-lasting insecticidal (mosquito) nets (LLINs) […]
