Fixing What Is Wrong

Taking a closer look at AARON (35) LANDSCAPER.

Alright, kids. Insomnia struck me again last night. Something was eating at me about Aaron and the story as a whole.

I was reminded that if there’s a problem with Act Three, it’s really a problem with Act One.

So I pulled away from the screen and did a little old fashioned notebook scribbling. I don’t think I cracked the case, but I did get a couple hints.

The best part of writing is being able to edit. To change your mind. To learn and grow as you go. I think part of me rushed the outline, rushed the story, because I simply wanted to write. So when we were writing, it felt off.

Here’s what I did last night (early this morning).

Our problem is with the opening scene and I am devastated. I love that opening scene. I thought the ants idea was cool and fun, but the issue is that is doesn’t accurately portray what the movie is going to be about. It doesn’t set the tone. It’s just… something that happens.

And all of that leads us into a boring first act. We gotta set this up better. I wouldn’t stick around for this movie the way it’s set up right now.

That’s ok. Really. We just have to do better.