Reading the script and the scene-by-scene breakdown, it’s interesting to note some of the content… For instance, there’s a LOT more going on in the script between Louise and Ian, they have a more ‘traditional’ romance in the sense they…
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Script Analysis: “Arrival” — Part 1: Scene By Scene Breakdown Read the script for the hit science fiction movie and analyze it all this week.
Set Pieces, Part 1: Spin the plot One of the most valuable pieces of brainstorming a screenwriter can do with regard to a story is conjure up some good set pieces.
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Daily Dialogue — January 16, 2017 CHECHEN: Dog or not, what you do with all your money? JOKER: You see, I’m a guy of simple taste. I enjoy, uh, dynamite… and gunpowder… and……
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The next Go Into The Story Read and Analysis Script: “Arrival” Read the script for the hit science fiction movie and analyze it next week.
So true, Chris. Re thinking about every character as if they are the protagonist, it just makes sense. Because in their mind, they ARE the story’s…
Spec Script Deal: “Keeper of the Diary” Fox Searchlight acquires drama spec script “Keeper of the Diary” written by Sam Franco and Evan Kilgore. From Deadline:
Interview (Written): Kenneth Lonergan The writer-director talks about his latest movie “Manchester by the Sea”.
Daily Dialogue — January 15, 2017 Rick: Don’t you sometimes wonder if it’s worth all this? I mean what you’re fighting for. Victor Laszlo: You might as well question why we…
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Spec Script Deal: “Slayer” Prime Universe Productions and Marlowe Pictures acquire action spec script “Slayer” written by Joel Dorland. From THR:
Interview (Written): Allison Schroeder The co-writer of the screenplay Hidden Figures talks about her experiences.
Daily Dialogue — January 14, 2017 Ellie Andrews: And suppose nobody stops for us? Peter Warne: They’ll stop all right. lt’s a matter of knowing how to handle them. Ellie…
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Writing and the Creative Life: “Twelve Things You Were Not Taught in School About Creative… From Psychology Today:
