Introduction to Auteur Theory and Stanley Kubrick’s Legacy The concept of the auteur has been a source of impassioned debate ever since the term was coined by French film critics in the 1950s. While the idea that a director’s singular vision shapes the essence of a film might seem straightforward, the nuances of Auteur TheoryContinue reading “The Auteur Theory Revisited: The Influence of Stanley Kubrick on Screenwriting”
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Freelance Writing 101: Key Tips to Kickstart Your Career
Finding Your Niche: The Intersection of Passion and Profit Ah, the eternal quest to find one’s niche. You might think that as a writer, your skill set is universal, applicable to anything that involves words on a page or screen. In a sense, you’re right—but specializing can be your best friend in the competitive worldContinue reading “Freelance Writing 101: Key Tips to Kickstart Your Career”
Insights into the Crime Drama Genre: Analyzing ‘Breaking Bad’
Setting the Stage for Crime Drama: How “Breaking Bad” Elevates the Genre You might think you know what to expect when you hear the term “crime drama”—perhaps the gritty atmospheres of “The Sopranos” or the high-stakes law enforcement operations in “The Wire” come to mind. However, “Breaking Bad” is one of those genre-bending shows thatContinue reading “Insights into the Crime Drama Genre: Analyzing ‘Breaking Bad’”
A Study in Adaptation: ‘Call Me By Your Name’
Introduction and the Art of Adaptation “Call Me By Your Name” is the sweeping tale of a summer romance between Elio and Oliver set against the lush backdrop of 1980s Italy. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, was showered with accolades and is considered a modern classic in LGBTQ+ cinema. But before it mesmerized audiencesContinue reading “A Study in Adaptation: ‘Call Me By Your Name’”
Page to Screen: The Adaptation of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
The Timeless Novel: Harper Lee’s Magnum Opus “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is a piece of American literature that has profoundly touched the hearts and minds of readers for generations. Published in 1960, the novel emerged at a crucial moment in American history. The country was grappling with the Civil Rights Movement, andContinue reading “Page to Screen: The Adaptation of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’”
A.I. in Screen Trade 