Deconstructing “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” (Part 1)
Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, and Philip Kaufman the original Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) featuring Indiana (Indy) Jones (Harrison Ford) is over forty years old and has stood the test of time. I teach its structure to my students as an example of the best in the […]
11 Ways You Never Imagined Leonardo da Vinci Influences Screenwriting Today (Part 2)
7) Rise Above The Noise Da Vinci’s stunning visions led him to conceptualize inventions far ahead of his time, from flying machines to armored tanks. He identified information about the human heart that is used today. The Mona Lisa has been inspiring humanity since it was painted. This kind of innovation is crucial for […]
11 Ways You Never Imagined Leonardo da Vinci Influences Screenwriting Today (Part 1)
Genius is a word that is terribly overused. Until someone proves themselves over a period of time or in their chosen profession, we should all probably dial it back a bit. In the case of the man from Vinci named Leonardo, I’m not sure we can say enough about his genius. What does this man […]
1994 Was A Very Good Year For Film & Television (Part 2)
Crime & Punishment Crime was a huge problem in the 90s. The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 attempted to address the rise of crime by throwing tons of money at the problem. Although world events were fairly calm, most in America were railing against the seemingly uncontrolled mayhem in the […]
1994 Was A Very Good Year For Film & Television (Part 1)
Thirty years is a long time in cinema. 1994 was the time of massive cultural influence across the globe. There was grunge music, MTV, blockbusters, and political upheaval. 1994 brought forward a new wave of film and television expression including: Politics: A New Tonality Killers In Abstract Based On Happy Endings Social Media – Nope […]
