For the most part, filmmakers strive to make audiences forget that they are in fact an audience watching a film. They work to make the film completely immersive. But sometimes filmmakers intentionally draw attention to the medium being used by breaking the fourth wall. While not all stories benefit from such interruptions, here are the top 15 movies that break the fourth wall and became iconic examples in the process.Continue reading 15 Movies That Break the Fourth Wall (Besides Deadpool)
Introducing StudioBinder's screenplay library — your one-stop-shop for reading, downloading, and analyzing the best movie scripts online. Our collection contains all the feature-length screenplays in our database as well as scripts that we have broken down by plot, character, ending, quotes, and more. Our hope is that screenwriters everywhere can have access to these iconic screenplays and that the lessons therein can make us all better writers. Enjoy! Continue reading Explore and Read the Best Free Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)
Is there any better feeling than winning an argument? Fortunately, Aristotle gave us the key to doing just that millennia ago. The Greek philosopher laid out three key components to persuading an audience that continue to be relevant today. So what is the rhetorical triangle? And how can you use it?Continue reading What is the Rhetorical Triangle — Definition & Case Study
An ensemble cast in cinema and theatre is like an orchestra, where a group of diverse and talented performers come together, each contributing their unique notes to create a harmonious performance. But what exactly is an ensemble cast? How does it enhance the narrative and engage audiences in a distinct way? Continue reading What is an Ensemble Cast — Examples & Characteristics
Best of... 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2010-2019 Cinema had a wide-ranging scope in 2015. Mad Max: Fury Road proved there was still room for high-concept, big-budget spectacle. And then you had films like Tangerine, filmed on an iPhone, to tell the intimate story of a transgender sex worker. 2015 proved filmmakers haven’t run out of ideas yet as long as you know where to look. This blog is part of StudioBinder’s ongoing series to look at the best films of the 2010s. I’ve critically examined and analyzed what I believe to be the…
