If you’re looking for something light-hearted to watch this weekend, then you can’t go wrong with the indie movie “Mean Girls.” This movie is about a group of friends who go to a prestigious college in New York City and they form a literary magazine. One of the girls, who is a writer, needs to go to college to get her money and status, but her friends decide to support her in any way they can.
The movie is full of pop culture references, and even if you don’t know what they are, you’ll definitely catch some phrases and catchwords. You might even know some of the people who speak in this movie, as some of them are even famous. One of the most prominent quotes in this movie is by Rosalind Russell, who plays the role of the tyrannical English professor. She says, “Oh, that’s a bold move. Tasteful, I suppose, but bold.”
If you’re interested in independent film, then you can start your own literary magazine at any school or university with a college newspaper. You can even put together a short film with classes or friends in your high school, or even a college. The sky is the limit!
Notable Quotes From the Movie
“All of our lives are memoir.” – Toni Morrison, author
“The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.” – Maya Angelou, civil rights activist and author
“The best way to get over something is to get under it.” – Dr. Seuss, author
“When you write about what you know, you write about something that is very near and dear to you. You write about people, places and things you see every day. If you want to be realistic, you have to be truthful about what you experience and you have to be honest about your feelings. The most difficult part is knowing when to quit. Some writers never quit, they just keep going and going and going until they produce a masterpiece.” – James Scott, writer
“There is always one person in every group of friends who is way cooler than everyone else. That’s you.” – James Dean, actor and cultural icon
“I’m a writer and my parents are lawyers, so we often have conversations about money and business. They always warn me about being unrealistic about my goals and having expensive tastes. So I guess it’s funny that they would say that about myself.” – Lily Collins, actress
“The most practical and beneficial advice I can give you is to find your own unique voice and write from the heart. Don’t copy anyone or anything. Make your own way in the world, no matter what.” – James Scott, writer
“A good story doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be a simple, beautiful story with dramatic twists and turns that will keep the reader involved.” – Lauren Myracle, author
“A good story doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be a simple, beautiful story with dramatic twists and turns that will keep the reader involved.” – Lauren Myracle, author
“You always have to be willing to fight for what you believe in. Even if it’s a battle that you eventually lose, you still have fought.” – James Dean, actor and cultural icon
“A writer is a person who pays little attention to what is happening around them and concentrates on what is inside their head.” – Dorothy Parker, author
Where Can I Watch It?
You can find “Mean Girls” on Amazon Prime, iTunes, and Vudu. You can also read our full review of the movie here.
You can’t miss “Mean Girls.” It’s one of the most popular indie films of all time (over 12 million views on YouTube as of this writing), and with good reason. The chemistry among the leads is superb, and you’ll find yourself completely captivated by their witty banter and snarky quips. Even if you’ve never been a fan of Jennifer Lawrence or Lena Dunham (the stars of “Mean Girls”), you’ll probably enjoy the movie simply for its comedy and entertainment value.
Top 10 Tips for Creating Drama
If you want to write a compelling drama, then you have to dive into the mind of a compelling person. You have to start by understanding how they think, what drives them, and what makes them tick. Only then can you start to put your own spin on their story. You have to be authentic and true to who they are and what makes them different from you. The more you know about your character, the easier it will be to write an enjoyable, page-turning story. Here are ten tips to get you started:
1. Play to your strengths
Every writer has strengths and weaknesses. Some people are natural born storytellers, while others are better at details and research. It’s important to find your unique strengths and play to them, rather than trying to be someone you’re not. Think about the kind of writer you want to be. Do you want to be a character-driven writer who focuses on the details? Or would you rather focus on the big picture and leave the details to someone else? Before you answer, consider that there is no wrong answer. It’s important to be who you are and write from your heart.
2. Use language that is easy to understand
If you want your readers to understand what you’re writing, then you need to use simple, everyday language. People who are not writers often struggle with this, as they have to over-explain things or use difficult words just to make sure everyone gets it. In “Mean Girls,” Mr. Marinaro explains that he wants to write about a guy who “talks like a sailor” and Toni attempts to explain what a meme is to her friend, Lindy. You don’t need to worry about using big words or anything beyond your knowledge, but you should try to use words and phrases that your readers will recognize and understand. You can even look up a thesaurus or dictionary for frequently used words and phrases.
3. Create a setting that is easy to understand
In “Mean Girls,” the setting is never fully explained. The story begins in 2015, but the scenes rarely match the timeframe. The dialogue and language seem to match that of 2019, which could potentially confuse the reader. You don’t need to provide a lot of context about the world you’ve created. Simply set the scene and tell the reader what is going on in terms they will understand. For example, when Rosalind Russell’s character, Minerva, reads George Orwell’s “1984,” the novel’s language is used almost verbatim in the film. You’re using a literary reference, which could confuse some viewers who might not know what it means. Just have someone walk in and say, “Hi, I’m Minerva,” and then start quoting from “1984.” It will give you a better understanding of what is happening and why Rosalind Russell’s character uses these words.
4. Keep it lively
You shouldn’t have noisy, distracting characters. If you want an enjoyable and immersive reading experience, then you need to keep the action light and the language lively. The quieter a screenplay or novel is, the more impactful it is. It’s important to keep the language active and animated, so that the reader is fully engaged in what is happening on the page (or in the screen). When you use big words or colloquial expressions, it helps set the scene and adds life to what you’re writing. When you use big words and colloquial expressions, it helps set the scene and adds life to what you’re writing. It will help your character seem real and alive.
5. Have an arc
An arc is a lot like the common cold in that it’s something that once you get, it will never get better. You cannot prevent an arc from happening, but you can manage it once it does. An arc is a plot device that shows the growth and/or decline of a character. In “Mean Girls,” the story starts off with a bang, as we meet the main character at the beginning of her senior year. From there, we follow her as she progresses through college and deals with her newfound independence, romance, and even poverty. While it’s tempting to write an arc that will have the most dramatic impact, that’s not how life works. Life is not a soap opera. We don’t always get the happy endings we want; sometimes, we have to learn to deal with the bad endings as well.