I've been watching a lot of old movies lately. I like the classics, I always have, but now since I've been doing more writing I realize what an art form these old shows really were. The subtleties of a lot of the scene work is pure genius. You really don't see much of that in modern film. I guess it gives me something to strive for in my writing. "The Longest Day" is an awesome example. There were things in that movie that really had nothing to do with the main script, but their addition added an amazing depth to the movie. If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it. It's a 3 1/2 hour black and white film which is about half subtitled, but it's definitely worth watching! "Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid" is another good example. Wow- These guys could WRITE! Someday I hope to be half as good as they were. If I can bring even a touch of that magic into modern films I'll be a happy man!