I don't have time to do a sequence breakdown, but I think that would be the best way to analyze the… What I do have time to do is an analysis of the story using Three Act Structure. From my perspective, that breakdown looks like this:
I knew nothing about this movie. I think that all movies, indeed, all stories explore a fundamental question about key characters, most notably the Protagonist. That…
A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 9 This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…
Video: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Teach ‘Screenwriting 101’ 10 tips from the screenwriters of Superbad, Pineapple Express, This is the End, and other comedies.
Breckenridge Hood, you are correct. If you live in Breckenridge, good for you! I lived in Aspen (1978-1980). Been to festivals in Telluride many times. Love Colorado!
A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 8 This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…
Script Analysis: “Nightmare Alley” — Part 5: Dialogue A week-long analysis of the thriller script and movie. Download. Read. Discuss.
Spec Script Deal: “Ending Things” Amazon Studios acquires action thriller spec script “Ending Things” written by Kevin Sullivan. Via Deadline:
Writing and the Creative Life: 14 Artists Break Down the Creative Process Words of wisdom from filmmakers, poets, architects, sculptors, dancers, musicians, and more.
Page One: “King Kong” (2005) Screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson, based on a story by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace
A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 7 This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…
Script Analysis: “Nightmare Alley” — Part 4: Themes A week-long analysis of the thriller script and movie. Download. Read. Discuss.
“It’s either gonna happen, or it ain’t gonna happen” Advice from Hollywood movie producer extraordinaire Max Millimeter.
Page One: “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003) Written by Quentin Tarantino, based on the character “The Bride” created by Quentin Tarantino& Uma Thurman
A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 6 This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…
Script Analysis: “Nightmare Alley” — Part 3: Characters A week-long analysis of the thriller script and movie. Download. Read. Discuss.
A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 5 This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…
Script Analysis: “Nightmare Alley” — Part 2: Plot A week-long analysis of the thriller script and movie. Download. Read. Discuss.
