WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT US: Funny contrast today between two writers (or, rather, a writer and a "writer") who are giving advice to others, but whose advice really is far more interesting for what (and how) it tells us about them. First, Linda Holmes breaks down Jennifer Love Hewitt's questionable advice on love and dating. Second, David Mamet destroys a caps-lock key telling the staff of The Unit how to write unshitty drama.
As great as both of these pieces are, wouldn't you like them to trade tasks? An appetizer of JLH screenwriting tips, and an entree of profane, all-caps David Mamet dating advice?
(Hat tip: Warming Glow)
