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Introduction: The Narrative Power of Memory Memory is an intrinsic part of who we are. It shapes our identity, influences our decisions, and connects us to the world around us. In Michel Gondry’s 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, written by Charlie Kaufman, memory takes center stage as the narrative medium through whichContinue reading “Exploring Memory and Identity in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’”

In the crowded genre of alien contact stories, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival (2016) stands out as a deeply emotional, thought-provoking, and original take on first contact. Adapted by Eric Heisserer from Ted Chiang’s short story Story of Your Life, the film eschews the usual tropes of invasion and conflict in favor of a story about communication,Continue reading “How ‘Arrival’ Reimagines Alien Contact in Screenwriting”

With the end of 2024, the intersection of artificial intelligence and diverse representation continues to be a hot topic in the writing world. From screenplays to journalism, AI is making its presence felt in how we craft narratives and portray different voices. But can AI truly help amplify underrepresented voices, or does it risk perpetuatingContinue reading “Amplifying Diversity: AI’s Capacity to Represent Underrepresented Voices”

Rian Johnson’s Knives Out is a dazzling modern take on the classic whodunit genre, packed with clever twists and turns that keep audiences guessing until the very end. While the murder mystery genre is often defined by its plot twists, Knives Out elevates them to an art form, using them not just as surprises butContinue reading “From Twist to Twist: The Art of Plot Twists in ‘Knives Out’”