Quick Tips: Contrast
Contrast and juxtaposition makes for a quick and easy to way add tension to any screenwriting element. The contrast immediately raises questions and creates connections… Read More »Quick Tips: Contrast
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Terror Taught Me: You Should Have Left and Specificity
David Koepp is an all-timer screenwriter. He wrote some of the best movies of the last few decades, and has an undeniable talent. So any… Read More »Terror Taught Me: You Should Have Left and Specificity
Steal This: Singin’ in the Rain & Theme
Singin’ in the Rain, one of the great musicals from Hollywood’s golden age, hides a smart and playful story under its technicolor exterior. Set during… Read More »Steal This: Singin’ in the Rain & Theme
Terror Taught Me: Run & The Rules of the Game
It’s a repeat performance for Run, the new thriller by Searching team Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. Chalk it up to how clearly and cleanly it executes its… Read More »Terror Taught Me: Run & The Rules of the Game
Steal This: The Dark Knight & The Snowball Effect
In general, the snowball effect is defined as “A process that starts from an initial state of small significance and builds upon itself, becoming larger”.… Read More »Steal This: The Dark Knight & The Snowball Effect
Check Out: The Oral History of Casino Royale‘s Poker Showdown
I want to plug this breakdown the poker sequence in Casino Royale. While primarily focused on the actor prep and shooting on the day, it… Read More »Check Out: The Oral History of Casino Royale‘s Poker Showdown
Writers Soundtrack: Sci-Fi Thriller
Breach by Fred PelzerWhy I Listen: I’m currently working on a sci-fi procedural that’s meant to be stylish and thrilling. Looking to capture Christopher Nolan-style… Read More »Writers Soundtrack: Sci-Fi Thriller
Terror Taught Me: Run and Symbols
Run, the new thriller by Searching team Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian, revolves around a cat and mouse game between mom Diane, played by Sarah Paulson,… Read More »Terror Taught Me: Run and Symbols
5 More Must-Listen Screenwriting Podcasts
We’re back with another round-up of great podcasts for screenwriters. Like we said for our first list of must-listen screenwriting podcasts, this is meant to… Read More »5 More Must-Listen Screenwriting Podcasts
How Nolan “Lies” to the Audience
When Nolan lies to the audience (either brother), he doesn’t really lie. Instead, Nolan uses a three-step structure to pull off a plot twist. PART… Read More »How Nolan “Lies” to the Audience