Calvin ChinOn Film OriginalityOver the course of Writing 340, I’ve written at least 10+ blog posts on what kind of strategies and exemplary skills define successful…Apr 20, 2018Apr 20, 2018
Calvin ChinThe Incredibles — Superheroes RedefinedAs a fan of Writer/Director Brad Bird, I felt a little guilty for having to criticize his latest box office flop Tomorrowland last week…Apr 14, 2018Apr 14, 2018
Calvin ChinTomorrowland — Commercial Tragedy and Indie vs. Mainstream OriginalitySince we’ve been discussing in all of these Writing 340 posts what makes a successful, original film in Hollywood, perhaps it is also…Apr 7, 2018Apr 7, 2018
Calvin ChinFilmmaking Voices: Michael Koehler on Originality“ The future of Hollywood may be uncertain, but the future of film is not. It will adapt to the changing times, as it has always done.”Mar 24, 2018Mar 24, 2018
Calvin ChinDSLRguide — A Friend I Wish I KnewFor this week’s blog post in Writing 340, the assignment is to write about another blogger’s profile in relation to our own writing topics…Mar 10, 2018Mar 10, 2018
Calvin ChinDraw OnLast year, I submitted a short film to festivals for the first time and won an award for Best Student Film. For several reasons, it was…Mar 3, 2018Mar 3, 2018
Calvin ChinThe Tragedy of Black Panther’s FantasyTurns out even superhero blockbusters can be boldly entertaining and artistic at the same time. Black Panther’s writing and original…Feb 24, 2018Feb 24, 2018
Calvin ChinThe Heart of the Extra Terrestrial“Miracles in life are few and far in between. But when they happen, my God, they are extraordinary.” -Dr. Drew Casper, Alma and Alfred…Feb 17, 2018Feb 17, 2018
Calvin ChinSpielberg on OriginalityI once met Director Steven Spielberg at a Q&A. His words on creativity changed me forever.Feb 10, 2018Feb 10, 2018
Calvin ChinLight in Darkness — Gravity (2013) Revisited“Will you mourn for me? Will you say a prayer for me? Or is it too late…? I mean, I’d say one for myself, but I’ve never prayed in my life…Feb 3, 2018Feb 3, 2018