Andy Dufresne, a successful banker, is arrested for the murders of his wife and her lover, and is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Shawshank prison. He becomes the most unconventional prisoner.
The resolution, the all-important finale, the final act where all threads come together and we find some semblance of closure. It's in these final moments that the heart of as story should beats the loudest. Crafting a great ending means having a solid understanding of resolution and how to write or not write one to tell the best story.Continue reading What is Resolution in Story — Types & Functions Explained
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 golden age of cinema is surprisingly dark. From 1941 to 1959, American audiences were captivated by melodramas about hard-boiled detectives, dangerous dames, and pulpy mysteries with literary origins. It’s a style that would later be known as film noir. Many of the movies in that classic film noir era-inspired cinema for decades to come. In recognition of that, we’ve compiled a list of the best film noir movies of all time — not only from a critical perspective but also by their influence on the genre and beyond.Continue reading 15 Best Film Noir Movies of All Time, Ranked for…
