Understanding Metacinema Through ‘Birdman’ “Birdman,” directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is a cinematic gem and nothing short of a masterclass in metacinema. Wait, did I lose you at “metacinema”? Let’s take it from the top. What is Metacinema? In the simplest terms, metacinema is a form of self-reflexivity in film where the movie is awareContinue reading “Understanding Metacinema Through ‘Birdman’”
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Top 10 Classical Hollywood Screenplays and What Today’s Writers Can Learn from Them
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”
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’”
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”
Scripting Success: The Artistry and Influence of Charlie Kaufman
The Enigmatic Universe of Charlie Kaufman Step into the world of Charlie Kaufman, and you’re greeted by puppeteers occupying the minds of celebrities, memory erasures turning into poignant love stories, and anxious screenwriters wrestling with their own adaptational dilemmas. The enigmatic universe he creates is a far cry from the typical blockbuster or the neatlyContinue reading “Scripting Success: The Artistry and Influence of Charlie Kaufman”
A.I. in Screen Trade 