A Story within a (Toy) Story
In great movies, structural principles apply to more than one level: story, act, sequence etc.
Once you understand how drama functions, you can apply it to EVERY level of the story.
Earlier we have looked at how the Mentor Sequence in The Untouchables was conceived as a mini 3-act story.
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Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret
What is Hollywood’s Best Kept Screenwriting Secret?
Answer: The Expanded Scene Breakdown.
What is the Expanded Scene Breakdown?
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The Untouchables – The Mid Point(s)
A movie’s Mid Point usually fulfills a number of functions. In the Hero’s Outer Journey, an event occurs that makes the Hero change the approach to pursuing the goal. On the inner level, the Hero shows a first commitment to change. Some people speak of the Point of No Return. Because every strong plot point … Read more