Crafting Cosmic Imagery: How ‘Interstellar’ Defies Screenwriting Norms When Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” hit the screens in 2014, audiences were captivated not just by its mind-bending concepts and theoretical physics, but also by its awe-inspiring visuals. For any budding screenwriter, the movie is a study in crafting vivid imagery through words—a feat not easy to achieveContinue reading “Vivid Imagery: A Study of the ‘Interstellar’ Screenplay”
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Dissecting the Transformation: ‘Gone Girl’ from Page to Screen
The Novel’s Genius: Narrative Structure and Complex Characters Any discussion about the beauty of “Gone Girl” must begin with the original novel. Written by Gillian Flynn, the book burst onto the scene in 2012, becoming a global sensation. Not only did it rule bestseller lists, but it also spawned a spate of think pieces andContinue reading “Dissecting the Transformation: ‘Gone Girl’ from Page to Screen”
Top 10 Classical Hollywood Screenplays and What Today’s Writers Can Learn from Them
Introduction and The Importance of Classical Hollywood Screenwriting For those with a passion for both cinema and the written word, Classical Hollywood represents a zenith of narrative finesse and character complexity. Whether you’re working on writing a screenplay or merely looking to improve your writing skills, there’s a goldmine of wisdom to be excavated fromContinue reading “Top 10 Classical Hollywood Screenplays and What Today’s Writers Can Learn from Them”
Mastery of Magical Realism: Celebrating the Legacy of Gabriel García Márquez
Introduction to Magical Realism and Gabriel García Márquez “Reality is not always probable, or likely,” once said Jorge Luis Borges, a writer who paved the way for what we commonly call Magical Realism today. Now, if you’re an aspiring novelist wanting to improve your writing skills, or perhaps, you’re an established writer looking to experimentContinue reading “Mastery of Magical Realism: Celebrating the Legacy of Gabriel García Márquez”
Crafting Surrealism: A Screenwriting Analysis of ‘The Lobster’
Surrealism in Cinema: Setting the Stage for ‘The Lobster’ When you think of surrealism in cinema, a host of innovative filmmakers might come to mind—think David Lynch with his mind-bending narratives or Luis Buñuel with his iconic, eyeball-slashing sequence in “Un Chien Andalou”. Yet, in the contemporary landscape, one film stands out as a masterclassContinue reading “Crafting Surrealism: A Screenwriting Analysis of ‘The Lobster’”
A.I. in Screen Trade 