Kiki’s Delivery Service & Character Development
For those of you who have not yet seen Kiki’s Delivery Service, this film is about Kiki, a young witch of thirteen who must venture… Read More »Kiki’s Delivery Service & Character Development
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The Power of Juxtaposition in Writing
courtesy of wikimedia “A good story is about two things. A great story is about three.” I heard this once in a writing workshop about… Read More »The Power of Juxtaposition in Writing
Steal This: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance & Skipping the Boring Parts
Park Chan-Wook has built a career from crafting gripping thrillers that play with audience expectations. Best known internationally for Oldboy and its devastating reveals, Park… Read More »Steal This: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance & Skipping the Boring Parts
Steal This: In & Of Itself & Escalation
Directed by Frank Oz and written and performed by Derek DelGaudio, In & Of Itself is a filmed stage show – part magic act, part… Read More »Steal This: In & Of Itself & Escalation
Steal This: Space Bound & Context
We’re looking at some alternative sources this week for story inspiration. To start – the most recent Dead Pilots Society episode. Dead Pilots Society gives… Read More »Steal This: Space Bound & Context
Steal This: Pirates of the Caribbean & Set Pieces
This week we’re reposting some old articles. Released in 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl takes a decades old Disney… Read More »Steal This: Pirates of the Caribbean & Set Pieces
Steal This: I Used to Go Here & Story Climax
Written and directed by Kris Rey, I Used to Go Here follows a semi-successful novelist as she returns to her alma mater for some growing… Read More »Steal This: I Used to Go Here & Story Climax
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
Steal This: Bottle Rocket vs. Bottle Rocket
For those less versed in the filmography of Wes Anderson, his first feature came in two iterations: the 1996 feature and the 1993 short film.… Read More »Steal This: Bottle Rocket vs. Bottle Rocket
Steal This: Training Day and Tactics
Following up on yesterday’s post about Objectives and Tactics, let’s look at a prime example: Training Day. Written by David Ayer and directed by Antoine… Read More »Steal This: Training Day and Tactics