An Inside Look at Writers’ Rooms

I have a tremendous respect for writers because writing well is probably the hardest, most underrated aspect of the filmmaking process. And while I think they are incredibly lucky to have the jobs that they do, writers are, very often, rather kooky sorts who get the short end of the stick when it comes to their piece of the Hollywood pie.

This NYTimes article spotlights the writers’ rooms at TV shows include House, Weeds, Flight of the Conchords, and How I Met Your Mother. Except for that part where you’re under massive pressure to come up with something compelling/funny, sounds fun, no?

Flight of the Conchords Tour

The Flight of the Conchords are going on tour, and I was half-tempted to make an excuse to visit LA so I’d see the show. But as that’s totally crazy and not going to happen, at least I can enjoy them on YouTube: