The Game is Afoot: Setting Up the World of ‘Sherlock’ Sherlock Holmes, the brainchild of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has enjoyed countless adaptations, revivals, and reinterpretations over the years. Yet, few have succeeded in capturing the zeitgeist as effectively as BBC’s ‘Sherlock’ (2010-2017). This modern-day retelling takes a daring leap, rooting the detective in aContinue reading “A Study in Deduction: Analyzing ‘Sherlock’ (2010-2017)”
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The Power of Sci-Fi: Dissecting the Screenplay of ‘Ex Machina’
The Art of Crafting Intelligent Sci-Fi: What Makes ‘Ex Machina’ Exceptional Ah, ‘Ex Machina’, a modern gem in the trove of science fiction cinema. Directed and written by Alex Garland, this 2014 flick goes beyond just robots and futuristic tech; it dives headfirst into a rich lagoon of ethical quandaries and philosophical dilemmas. If you’reContinue reading “The Power of Sci-Fi: Dissecting the Screenplay of ‘Ex Machina’”
Blueprint of a Story: Intricacies of Screenplay Structure
The Art of Screenwriting—More than Just Formatting So, you’ve penned a novel, churned out a short story, or even dabbled in a bit of poetry. Congratulations! The world of words is a vast, endlessly rewarding landscape. But if you’ve clicked on this article, chances are, you’re looking to take a cinematic detour. Welcome to theContinue reading “Blueprint of a Story: Intricacies of Screenplay Structure”
Depicting the Digital Age: A Look at ‘The Social Dilemma’
Navigating the Hybrid Terrain – Combining Documentary and Drama You’re settled on your couch, popcorn in hand, ready for a casual Netflix browse. Then you stumble upon “The Social Dilemma”, and suddenly, you’re entranced by this scarily enlightening docudrama that dissects the dark impact of social media. A reel of interviews with Silicon Valley expertsContinue reading “Depicting the Digital Age: A Look at ‘The Social Dilemma’”
The Rising Tide of Silkpunk: Celebrating the Innovative Fantasy of Ken Liu
Introduction to Ken Liu and the Silkpunk Genre So, you’ve been immersing yourself in fantasy novels—getting lost in the worlds of Tolkien, Martin, and Rowling. But have you ever stumbled upon a gem that combines the majesty of traditional fantasy with a rich tapestry of East Asian mythology and futuristic technology? If not, let meContinue reading “The Rising Tide of Silkpunk: Celebrating the Innovative Fantasy of Ken Liu”
A.I. in Screen Trade 