Karma can be a very satisfying element in storytelling and that's exactly what poetic justice (aka poetic irony) can provide. There is a risk that the attempt at poetic irony might come across as trite or unrealistic but when it works, it works. What is poetic justice? Let's define it with a couple of examples to give you an idea of how it can be done well with the satisfaction quota met.Continue reading What is Poetic Justice? Definition and Examples for Screenwriters
The Irishman was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel. It marks one of the first major films produced by streaming behemoth, Netflix, and is likely to at least be nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture of the Year.We’re going to give you some analysis on The Irishman script as well as touching on the characters, quotes, and structure so that you can better understand why The Irishman screenplay works so well. Continue reading The Irishman Script PDF Download: Plot, Characters Quotes, and Ending
Nobody makes critically panned yet commercially successful movies like Adam Sandler. Over the years, Sandler has written and starred in dozens of movies that were huge box-office successes but were maligned by critics. In other words – Sandler’s shtick sells; a point perhaps best proven by the Grown Ups movies. Both Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 tripled their budgets at the box-office despite receiving sub-12% ratings on rotten tomatoes. But is there a Grown Ups 3? It’s widely assumed that Grown Ups 3 would be greenlit if Sandler and company were interested in returning for another sequel. But what…
The Avengers: Endgame script was the blueprint for the most financially successful film ever to be made. It has to seamlessly connect multiple storylines, timelines and characters — all without angering some of the most critical and sensitive fans in the world.We’re going to provide analysis of the Avengers: Endgame screenplay by touching on the plot, quotes, characters and ending so you gain a better understanding of how this script worked so well.Continue reading Avengers Endgame Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Goodfellas is one of the greatest mob movies ever made, and the script is a huge reason why. The script has excellent characters, quotes, and story resolution.In this article, we’re going to look at what we can learn from the Goodfellas screenplay.Continue reading Goodfellas Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
The Martian script was adapted from a book written by Andy Weir, and then adapted into a screenplay directed by Ridley Scott. We’re going to analyze The Martian characters, quotes, plot, and ending.What can we learn from The Martian script and scenes?Continue reading The Martian Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay Ending
The Princess Bride script is a book written by William Goldman which was later adapted into a screenplay by Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner. Goldman's The Princess Bride screenplay led to some of the most memorable quotes and some of the best characters. What can we learn from The Princess Bride script and scenes?Continue reading The Princess Bride Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF
No one plunges into the specifics of their own psyche quite like screenwriter and director Charlie Kaufman. And the praise for his work, from audiences and critics alike, ranges from overwhelmingly positive to downright life-changing. But what makes his movies so great? When thinking about some of the best screenplays, it seems the more specific a writer gets, the more universal the story becomes — and no one proves this theory more than Kaufman. Here is our list of the best Charlie Kaufman movies, ranked for their screenplaysContinue reading Best Charlie Kaufman Movies, Ranked for Their Screenplays
Here lies the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. She was written into this world without a care in the world, and now the majority of movie-goers, filmmakers, writers, and well, human beings, have decided maybe it’s time to put her to rest. So let’s take a look at why that might be the case, examining this age old, albeit, completely sexist, character cliche that has reigned supreme in most romantic comedies, dramas, and other films in Hollywood. Continue reading Manic Pixie Dream Girl — A Eulogy for a Character Trope
Over the last century, we made some extraordinary advances in storytelling technology. We can shoot in complete darkness. We can create environments and characters from nothing more than pixels ⏤ even live, in real-time. And we can literally make an entire feature film using our phones! And, yet, stereotypes in movies still exist. The progress needle for non-white character representation hasn’t moved nearly as far. So, in this post, we’re going to talk about how we can be better, more inclusive storytellers by avoiding stereotypes in movies — in our writing, our casting, and other production aspects.Continue reading Stereotypes in Movies…
