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WRITTEN YOUR FIRST FEATURE FILM SCREENPLAY BUT THINK IT MIGHT TOTALLY SUCK?

Michael A. Carson is facilitating a first-time screenwriter’s workshop on Saturday, August 15th, from 2pm-4pm, at Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125. Workshop info: 215-828-7629 or cinescripts@gmail.com.

Attendees must bring the following:
TEN bucks for Walking Fish Theatre
The first TEN pages of your copyrighted spec-screenplay. note: Workshop is limited to TEN participants.

Topics covered:
Confronting your Three-Act phobia.
The bottom line on Loglines & Sluglines.
Beat-sheet beatitude.
Why managers are better than therapy or mood-altering drugs – and how to get one.

BIO Michael A. Carson is represented by Max Freedman Management (mfmanage.com) in Los Angeles and London. His latest action-adventure screenplay, “GATEKEEPER 7″, is currently in the hands of several A-list Hollywood independent producers and studios.

Seaport Starlight Cinema

Tuesday, August 18, 7 pm

“Throw Things at Popeye!”

Enjoy an evening of madcap mayhem at Independence Seaport Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre showing of the Robert Altman film, Popeye, starring Robin Williams and Shelly Duval with audience participation a la The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Could Olive be Janet, Popeye Brad, and Bluto Dr. Frank-N-Furter? Hit the thrift shops and come dressed as your favorite Popeye character (Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Swee’pea, Wimpy, Poopdeck Pappy or any of the cartoon’s characters) and compete for the rare and coveted Golden Can of Spinach Award.  Audience members will be armed with fun “props” to interact with the movie, including green confetti to throw at the sight of spinach, bubbles to blow when Popeye smokes his pipe, kazoos to toot whenever a character breaks out in song, and more. There will be free popcorn, give-aways, activities, trivia contests, and a life-size Popeye to pose with – bring your camera, family, friends, a blanket, and a picnic supper for a delightful evening.

Doors open at 7 pm; movie begins at sunset. The Seaport’s featured exhibit, Skin & Bones – Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor, will be open for viewing prior to the movie.  Find the tattooed Popeye in the exhibit. Admission is $5 per person.  In case of rain, movie will be shown in tented second-floor balcony overlooking the Delaware River. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Philadelphia.  215-413-8655. www.phillyseaport.org

WHAT TO DO NEARBY?

The easiest way to get to and from the Independence Seaport Museum is by foot over the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. If you’re parking, there is a lot at Penns Landing or metered parking on Front Street. If you’re bussing, the 21, 42, 17, and 12 all take you within blocks of Front and Walnut St. Or the El drops you off at 2nd and Market. Old City is chock full of eating establishments for all culinary inclinations and wallet sizes.

An outdoor movie a la Rocky Horror screams date night so why not hit up The Franklin Fountain for a Sundae (open til midnight!) or try happy hour at Positano.