Elevate Your Script With Theme (Part 2)
TV Themes No, not the great music that introduces the shows, but the actual thematic overlays that follow entire runs of seasons. Billions speaks of greed and power. Axe has some memorable lines that illuminate this, “You Were Wrong. I’m not human. I am a machine. I’m a f****** terminator.” Axe to Chuck: “What […]
Elevate Your Script With Theme (Part 1)
If you’re watching a film and your heart soars or breaks, you’re watching a great film written and executed properly. Chances are you’re also watching a film that has its theme(s) firmly in place. Nothing moves the needle quite as strongly as a universal theme that makes us an intimate part of the storyline. But […]
Storytelling And The Importance of Theme
The theme of a story, whether it be a novel, film, television show, or any kind of narrative, can be viewed in at least two ways. Most importantly, a theme is the idea that integrates everything in a story — the nature of its characters, their motivations, and arcs, as well as their conflicts and […]
Thematic Conflict – The Intersection Of Dramatic Conflict And Theme
Like generating drama, exploring theme is a primary function of any story, but why is it so important? From Terrence Malick to Marvel, every cinematic story strives for audience involvement. For markets broad and niche, making people care is the name of the game. The most rudimentary method of captivating an audience is with dramatic conflict. […]
5 Simple Steps to Nailing Your Screenplay’s Theme
Alex Bloom explores the concept of theme, and offers advice on how to approach and apply theme in your screenplay.
Alex Bloom explores the concept of theme, and offers advice on how to approach and apply theme in your screenplay.
