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”
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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’”
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”
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.I. in Screen Trade 