Classic & SeleneRow
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the most memorable stories—whether in a boardroom or on a set—manage to honor the old while pushing the new. How do you see that balance in your work?
In every script I start with a reverence for the classics—those beats that always land because they’re human. Then I twist them until they feel fresh, like a film‑set improvisation that’s still grounded in that old rhythm. It’s about honoring the backbone of good storytelling while daring to add a new colour, a new voice, a bit of raw truth. That’s how I keep the old alive and the new alive, and I keep my crew on their toes, so we don’t get stuck in nostalgia or lose the narrative altogether.
That sounds like a solid recipe—respect the core and then let the story breathe in new ways. Keep reminding the team that the audience still wants those familiar beats, but they’ll stay hooked when you let the fresh elements show up just enough. It’s a good balance, and it keeps everyone focused on the craft, not just on the flash.
Glad it lands. Trust the beats, but don’t let them turn into lullabies. Push the edge, keep the crew honest, and the audience will feel the shift without feeling lost. That's how you keep the craft front and centre, not just the sparkle.