I wanted to be in the cast or crew of 'The Equalizer 3' so bad! I'm a huge fan of the previous two parts! Denzel Washington as Robert McCall is one of the greatest characters and performances I've seen in action/thriller cinema. Most definitely delivered the vigilante justice I've been seeking. Antoine Fuqua is one of my heroes. I'm praying for another part of this sequel that I can join! Fingers crossed.
Writing about heroes made me think of the first champion I looked up to: 'Rocky Balboa' aka Sly Stallone. I wasn't even a thought when the movie 'Rocky' came out in 1976, neither at the 2nd nor the 3rd. I was 1 year old when the 4th 'Rocky' hit the movie theaters. My parents were not exactly boxing fans which often made me wonder where does my mad love for the sport comes from. (Mama sweared by that it was not the postman.) I grew older, and in my teens I decided to become a filmmaker. I was born to be a writer so it never really was a question what my role would be. I needed to fail many times to clear that goal in my mind.
Screenwriting is a lot different than giving birth to a novel or any kind of a book. I've been accused of writing my books like a script, so that pushed me even closer to the final decision made this year. I can not escape my fate as a screenwriter. I have visions so clear that I must put them down on paper or keyboard. I also want to try myself in the writer's room, never been co-writing with anyone.
Back to Rocky. I have a strong faith in Sly. He is a lionheart like me. He is a man of courage, been through a lot. We are the underdogs who made it. Well, technically I'm in the making process but I'm already making progress. Hehe. If this makes any sense. I won't give in. I keep punching until the day I die. I'm going to get there, eventually. Those who never stop can achieve something great.
Writing requires dedication and patience. Success won't come overnight, and you are not really in it for the reward. Writing itself is the prize. I can't not write. I was born with it, maybe it's destiny. Hehe. You all know what I mean.
I'm having daydreams about some idea to bring to life with Sly for Rocky's 50th birthday in 2026. That would be epic. Up until then, 'Tulsa King' is one of my most awaited shows this end of the year 2022! November 13th it's on!
your soul boxer kid,
Kata Varga
Freelance Screenwriter
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