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Gruff, grim and grizzled screenwriting guru Robert McKee looks at what differs sophisticated contemporary works from the golden years of stage, page and screen; the rise and possible decline of film as an art form; and what the TV legal thriller Damages is doing right (hint: it involves the use of hooks. Like this one). … Read more
Everyone, no matter their profession, can benefit from the wisdom contained within the most-read book on the planet. by Alicia Lawrence To prove my point, here are 10 things the Bible taught me about screenwriting. We Need a Hero The need for a hero is never more evident than in the life of Christ as … Read more
What do you do when somebody calls you up and asks if they can use you in their feature script? Hollywood screenwriting guru Robert McKee analyzes seeing himself portrayed on the big screen – a symbol of Hollywood, the primary character’s antagonist, and an authentic character with his own character journey. If you liked this, … Read more
Telling a film story, like telling any kind of story, is about creating connections between characters, places, objects, experiences, and ideas. You try to invent a world which is complex and many layered, like the real world. But unlike most of real life (which tends to be badly written and edited), in a good film … Read more
Almost inevitably, Youtube instructional videos tend to involve several minutes of bad jokes, dithering and mildly embarrassing vignettes from the maker’s personal life (try clearing your search history first next time, guys). John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Go) bucks the trend by jumping straight into the action. How to … Read more