In its six-season run, “Better Call Saul” has masterfully carved out a space for itself in the landscape of television drama. The show’s meticulous writing, under the stewardship of Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan, has transformed a morally ambiguous side character from “Breaking Bad” into a complex protagonist whose journey is as compelling as itContinue reading “Crafting a Legal Antihero: A Study in Narrative Excellence in ‘Better Call Saul’”
Monthly Archives: June 2023
The Anatomy of an Adaptation: Turning Books into Screenplays
In the richly intertwined realms of literature and cinema, one timeless phenomenon persists — the adaptation of books into screenplays. From timeless classics like “Gone with the Wind” to modern hits such as “The Hunger Games”, the path from page to screen is a well-trodden, albeit complex, journey. This article will delve into the fascinatingContinue reading “The Anatomy of an Adaptation: Turning Books into Screenplays”
WGA Writers’ Strike: A Fifty-Day Struggle and What’s Next
On the fiftieth day of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, there is an air of determination among the picketing writers. Despite the hardships of the past weeks, writers remain committed to their fight for a fair contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). WGA leadership has been critical ofContinue reading “WGA Writers’ Strike: A Fifty-Day Struggle and What’s Next”
Dialectics of Dark Comedy
Succession, the critically acclaimed HBO series, has undoubtedly captured the imagination of viewers worldwide. Within the American television landscape, it has emerged as a leading example of dark comedy writing, a sub-genre of comedy that employs a distinctively caustic sense of humor. By tackling issues such as power, wealth, and family dysfunction, Succession illuminates theContinue reading “Dialectics of Dark Comedy”
Top 10 Movie Feasts
Food in film is not just a feast for the eyes but often holds a much more profound symbolic value. As an essential part of human life, food carries a wealth of cultural, emotional, and socio-political connotations. It can express love, celebration, unity, and comfort, but also denote conflict, disparity, and decadence. In this analysis,Continue reading “Top 10 Movie Feasts”
A.I. in Screen Trade 