7 Basic Plots Of Film Storytelling
Discover the 7 main film script plots- Quest, Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, Voyage and Return, Rebirth, Comedy, Tragedy and how to use them properly.
The Impact of Filmmaker Ryan Coogler on Cinema
Writer/director Ryan Coogler is having a moment. One that has lasted most of his career. From film school to multi-million-dollar movies there seems nothing he can’t produce that isn’t celebrated by critics and audiences alike. Ryan Coogler’s films have left a profound mark on contemporary cinema, merging powerful storytelling with cultural appeal. His work is […]
Why TV Series Love Bottle Episodes
No, a bottle episode isn’t what happens when the shooting schedule goes haywire and everyone rushes to the bar. It’s a standalone episode that briefly takes the audience out of the main serialized structure of a television series. This might happen if an actor suddenly becomes unavailable on a shooting day, a script isn’t delivered […]
Why A Multi Genre Mashup Works In “The Gorge”
The Gorge written by Zach Dean (Tomorrow War) and directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) is a mixed bag of romance, sci-fi, fantasy, action, thriller, horror that asks, “What would the doorway to hell look like?” There’s a chasm (the gorge) and cement guard towers on either side. The West is manned […]
Breaking Down The Main Elements Of “The Substance”
What makes a successful horror film? Is it just blood and mayhem or is there more to it? The Substance, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, is a master class in how to do a great horror movie, one with tragic resonance, and power. Background An aging actress, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) who […]
