Setting the Stage: Understanding the Source Material “American Psycho”—the novel that sparked controversies, debates, and an irresistible urge to discuss materialism, moral vacuity, and good old-fashioned insanity. If you’ve ever read Bret Easton Ellis’s magnum opus, you know that it’s a twisted journey into the psyche of Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street investment banker whoContinue reading “The Complexities of Adaptation: A Look at ‘American Psycho’”
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Vivid Imagery: A Study of the ‘Interstellar’ Screenplay
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”
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 Auteur Theory Revisited: The Influence of Stanley Kubrick on Screenwriting
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”
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’”
A.I. in Screen Trade 