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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Understanding Metacinema Through ‘Birdman’
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’”
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”
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’”
A.I. in Screen Trade 