Fade In Screenwriting at Victoria College

They say when you love something, you should let it go. But the film world clearly hasn’t gotten that memo. In recent years, more and more beloved films have been revived for the big screen and re-envisioned to engage modern audiences. Whether that’s a good thing is a topic of ongoing heated discussion. So join us to do just that for a final time this semester as current host Vikram Nijhawan, host successor Cailin Ball, and non-host Nujhat Tabassum band together to tackle everything “reboots”: What exactly are they? Why do people keep making them? Is capitalizing on nostalgia or retconning/ retelling beloved stories repeatedly always a bad thing? Are reboots doomed to crumble under the weight of expectations from the originals’ success, or can they stand strong on their own merit? Join us for “Episode 4: Reboots” before we head into our own inevitable reboot phase.

*Note: The comic book referenced in the News Reel, Batman: The Long Halloween, was not written by Frank Miller as implied, but rather written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale.

Some resources about the films mentioned in this episode may be found below:

This episode’s News Reel section:


Why is Hollywood Obsessed with Reboots and Revivals (The State Press)
Ten years ago, Batman Begins kicked off Hollywood's gritty reboot rut (The Verge)
‘The Batman’ Review: Who’ll Stop the Wayne? (NY Times)
‘The Batman’ Review: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and a Complex Gotham Makes This the Best Bat-Movie Since ‘The Dark Knight’ (Collider)
Why so serious? Robert Pattinson's The Batman is a joyless slog (CBC)

*Note: The comic book referenced in the News Reel, Batman: The Long Halloween, was not written by Frank Miller as implied, but rather written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale.

Don’t forget to check out our website for more information about SVC: https://vicscreenwriting.wixsite.com/uoftsvc

And you can stay up to date on all things SVC on our social media -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicscreenwriting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicscreenwriting

Our host Vikram welcomes writer, filmmaker, and SVC’s faculty advisor Daniel Tysdal! As a multi-disciplinary creative, Daniel lends advice for aspiring filmmakers, speaks on how formal education fosters creativity, and details his experiences in writing in an array of different mediums. Tune into to this riveting discussion, and find out why practice proceeds abstraction!

Some resources about the topics mentioned in this episode may be found below:

Articles and media -


The Oath of Isis (YouTube)
“The Time Traveller’s Pantoum” (NSI)
“How TIFF Helped Save My Life” (The Walrus)
“Letter from the Faculty Advisor” (Screenwriters’ Perspectives Vol. 2)
“Interview with Professor Daniel Tysdal” (Screenwriters’ Perspectives Vol. 2)
“Waveforms and Doom Scrolls” (CBC Books)
Daniel’s TEDX Talk at UTSC (YouTube)

This episode’s News Reel section:


“What do you need to be warm?” by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman NFT Auction – Can Crypto And The Creative Industry Collab? (Comic Years)
“Neil Gaiman to auction off NFT of film-adaptation of poem for Afghan aid” (Jerusalem Post)
“NFT Of Neil Gaiman Poem Auction To Aid Afghanistan Refugees” (Bleeding Cool)

Don’t forget to check out our website for more information about SVC: https://vicscreenwriting.wixsite.com/uoftsvc

And you can stay up to date on all things SVC on our social media -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicscreenwriting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicscreenwriting

Calling all Janeites! ...or anyone else familiar with Jane Austen's work. This week's episode covers Autumn de Wilde's 2020 film Emma., an adaptation of Austen's 1815 novel of the same name. Marta and Vikram welcome Bridget Raymundo in discussing the navigation of contemporary adaptation, gender, and female relationships. Put on your bonnets and tune into their conversation!

Some resources on this episode's News Reel segment can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_hbCIqgSfPhiEnM47-YGbmC6-z9W58D_Mqsgu5wHOw/edit?usp=sharing

Don’t forget to check out our website for more information about SVC: https://vicscreenwriting.wixsite.com/uoftsvc

And you can stay up to date on all things SVC on our social media -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicscreenwriting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicscreenwriting

Happy New Year! SVC is back with its regularly scheduled programming of Fade In. In the first episode of 2022, Nujhat Tabassum joins Vikram and Marta in discussing Film Adaptations. Tune into as they cover hit titles such as: Adaptation (2002), Easy A (2010), Moonlight (2016), Chicago (2002), and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010). 



Some resources about the topics mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AMLUG2QnLjraMTez0MgAep5SvGnsC5SxSRujEt63wZ4/edit?usp=sharing 

Don’t forget to check out our website for more information about SVC: https://vicscreenwriting.wixsite.com/uoftsvc 

And you can stay up to date on all things SVC on our social media - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicscreenwriting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicscreenwriting

Do you feel a disturbance in the force? Tune into this holiday special as we close off Act One of the Fade In podcast! In this episode, Vikram, Marta, Corinne, and Cailin discuss the use (or overuse) of nostalgia and fan service in your favourite franchises, what made each trilogy succeed and fail, and how Rey Skywalker’s fashion choices were symbolic of her character development (or lack thereof). And as always, young padawans, Merry 24th Be With You!

Don’t forget to check out our website for more information about SVC: https://vicscreenwriting.wixsite.com/uoftsvc

And you can stay up to date on all things SVC on our social media -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicscreenwriting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicscreenwriting

Marta and Vikram take a deep dive into the world of Wes Anderson as they investigate his 2018 animated film "Isle of Dogs." The film follows Atari, a young boy who goes on an adventure to save his bodyguard-dog, Spots. Although Anderson hit it out of the park with his 2009 animation "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Isle of Dogs" received a very different reception. Controversy began as questions of whether "Isle of Dogs" was an orientalist film or not arose. Tune in as Marta and Vikram discuss the spread of misinformation, cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation, Anderson's distinct style and much more!

Our research about each film and show mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjBrw-_z3NysdqyseQnlcVt08lLACKCHyetbmW_Al7c/edit?usp=sharing

Don’t forget to check out our website for more information about SVC: https://vicscreenwriting.wixsite.com/uoftsvc

And you can stay up to date on all things SVC on our social media -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicscreenwriting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicscreenwriting