Since this whole thing about #TaylorSheridan has led to more discussion about the issue of writers' rooms and the #WGA 's push for minimum staffing, this is my personal take: The ideal size for a writing team on a 24-episode sitcom is a showrunner and six writers. #WritersStrike
A terrific piece on starving actor turned writer #TaylorSheridan . 'There is no compromising' #Yellowstone #KevinCostner
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I also mentioned #TaylorSheridan 's film Wind River in my article on MMIW Olivia Lone Bear in High Country News
And for those paying attention, word is that ol' #TaylorSheridan intentionally would not include Native writers on his shows.
What kills me about this whole #TaylorSheridan situation is Wind River wasn’t even about NA culture.
People suggesting this whole 'Hire writers to do nothing so they can get paid' idea are harming both their own argument, and the public perception of the job.
The arts are already seen as 'not a real job' by some, and this would only make it worse. #WritersStrike #TaylorSheridan
Cheers to #TaylorSheridan , the creator of #Yellowstone , for doing absolutely NOTHING for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis.
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#WhiteSaviorComplex #MMIP #VAWA
'It just feels so Middle America. We’re HBO... this feels like a step backward.'
#YellowstoneTV #TaylorSheridan
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#TaylorSheridan has been busy.
When Native stories are being told—whether on-or off-screen—the lived experiences, skills and expertise of Native peoples must be centered and valued.
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#NoMoreStoriesAboutUsWithoutUs #WGAStrike #MMIP #MMIW
Taylor Sheridan says he might quit TV if the WGA #WritersStrike compels studios to staff shows with a minimum number of writers: “The freedom of the artist to create must be unfettered…” thr.cm/u3a2xsD
Okay, so in the wake of this #TaylorSheridan interview, I've seen multiple people suggest that showrunners hire writers to literally do nothing (The phrase 'hang out and eat pizza' was used), or to work on their own content. So I have to ask: are you all on crack? #WritersStrike
The days of White Savior stories must end — but that ain’t happening if folks like #TaylorSheridan replicate it in their speech, shows and content.
Taylor Sheridan's recent claim in The Hollywood Reporter is nothing but a lie.
The Native community & decades of advocacy work are responsible for the passing of #VAWA —not a movie that centers a white savior narrative & perpetuates false notions.
#TaylorSheridan #WhiteSaviorComplex
The unfortunate reality of the #WhiteSaviorComplex .
#TaylorSheridan , how about you leave the telling of Native stories to Native peoples?
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#TaylorSheridan out here claiming credit for shit he has nothing to do with, while exploiting NDNs in film, while Native filmmakers like myself struggle to work, or even be heard or noticed. 🤷🏽♂️
#Filmmaker #NativeAmericans #screenwriting
No, #TaylorSheridan , Wind River & you are NOT responsible for the amendment of VAWA to include & protect Indigenous women! Indigenous women and the tireless fight of our communities did that! #notevenclose #whitesavior Paramount Network Paramount+
He's expressed himself horribly but he has a point. if someone works best solo and has a clear vision for their work, a mandatory writers' room is just going to muddy the waters and make thing unnecessarily complicated. #TaylorSheridan #WriterStrike
When you’re still so salty that the brilliant writing of Natives poked necessary fun at YOUR show on THEIR show, you start making shit up to make yourself feel better. #TaylorSheridan #WhiteSavior #SaltyBitch