Introduction and Background Adapting a novel into a film is no easy feat, a process rife with challenges as well as opportunities for creative interpretation. Yet, the journey of ‘Atonement’ (2007) from a critically acclaimed novel to an Oscar-nominated film is a prime example of how to navigate this intricate process successfully. For this reason,Continue reading “On War, Love and Survival: The Journey of ‘Atonement’ (2007)”
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The Wilder Touch: Screenwriting Tips from Billy Wilder’s Career
I. Introduction: Billy Wilder’s Legacy in Screenwriting Born in 1906 in what was then Austro-Hungary and is now Poland, Billy Wilder would rise to be one of the defining voices of Hollywood’s Golden Age. His career, spanning over five decades, carved an indelible mark on the landscape of cinema, influencing both his contemporaries and theContinue reading “The Wilder Touch: Screenwriting Tips from Billy Wilder’s Career”
The Complexity of AI and Screenwriting: Not a Binary Issue
As the world progressively embraces the fascinating realms of artificial intelligence (AI), discussions on the role of AI in various creative fields, especially in literature and film, have emerged. The domain of AI and screenwriting is an intriguing and complex one, an area that can’t be simplified into a binary perspective of ‘good or bad’,Continue reading “The Complexity of AI and Screenwriting: Not a Binary Issue”
Exploring the Process of Adaptation: ‘Fight Club’ (1999) From Chuck Palahniuk’s Novel
Adaptation—the process of translating a work from one medium to another—is an art form that demands a delicate balance of respect for the original work and the audacity to reimagine it. In the context of screenwriting, adaptation often involves the transformation of a novel into a screenplay. It’s a challenging task that requires creative finesse,Continue reading “Exploring the Process of Adaptation: ‘Fight Club’ (1999) From Chuck Palahniuk’s Novel”
Machines, Minds, and Masterpieces: Top 10 Movies about A.I.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has fascinated filmmakers for decades, providing fodder for stories that probe our deepest fears, challenge our ethics, and encourage us to imagine what the future might hold. In this post, we’ll explore the top 10 films about AI technology, delving into the themes they examine and the cinematic techniques they employContinue reading “Machines, Minds, and Masterpieces: Top 10 Movies about A.I.”
A.I. in Screen Trade 