Introduction: The Man, The Myth, The Screenwriter Billy Wilder is a name that evokes both nostalgia and reverence in the realms of cinema and screenwriting. Born in 1906 in Sucha Beskidzka, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Wilder navigated an extraordinary life that saw him flee Nazi persecution, cross the Atlantic, and eventually find hisContinue reading “Remembering the Legendary Billy Wilder: His Contribution to Screenplay Structure”
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Embracing the Gothic: A Tribute to Mary Shelley’s Groundbreaking ‘Frankenstein’
Setting the Dark Stage: An Introduction to ‘Frankenstein’ and Gothic Literature In 1818, a novel was published that would forever change the landscape of literature and establish new paradigms in the Gothic narrative. That novel was Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. Born from a famous literary challenge among friends, including her then-lover Percy Shelley and Lord Byron,Continue reading “Embracing the Gothic: A Tribute to Mary Shelley’s Groundbreaking ‘Frankenstein’”
Navigating New Worlds: Celebrating Fantasy Author Tamsyn Muir
Discovering Tamsyn Muir’s Universe In recent years, a new star has risen in the firmament of fantasy literature, illuminating fresh facets of the genre that had been in shadow. That star is Tamsyn Muir. Born in New Zealand, Muir started out like many writers do, with small publications and short stories, eventually graduating to feature-lengthContinue reading “Navigating New Worlds: Celebrating Fantasy Author Tamsyn Muir”
Revolutionizing Narratives: A Look at ‘Inception’ and its Screenplay Structure
I. Introduction: Setting the Stage “Inception” (2010), Christopher Nolan’s science fiction magnum opus, unfurls a narrative canvas that is as intriguing as it is expansive, challenging conventional screenplay structure while revolutionizing visual and thematic storytelling. Inception beckons viewers into a labyrinthine world where the lines between reality and illusion blur, casting a compelling veil ofContinue reading “Revolutionizing Narratives: A Look at ‘Inception’ and its Screenplay Structure”
The Evocative Imagery of Maya Angelou: Celebrating Her Powerful Verse
Introduction to Maya Angelou’s Evocative Imagery In the realm of literature, few names shine as brightly as that of Maya Angelou, an emblematic figure whose powerful words have left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson in 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, Angelou’s journey from a tumultuous childhood to becomingContinue reading “The Evocative Imagery of Maya Angelou: Celebrating Her Powerful Verse”
A.I. in Screen Trade 