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Suicide Squad and the Destruction of Plot Armor
August 16, 2021
In the Suicide Squad, James Gunn strips unexpected characters of plot armor, the magical substance that keeps IP alive and…
July 26, 2019
Once upon a time in Hollywood, stars would fade. But with his ninth film, an epic tale of changing times,…
May 9, 2019
When it comes to tackling sensitive subject matter, "Context is everything," says No Alternative director William Dickerson.
August 23, 2018
Screenwriters: Return to these 15 classic scripts to remind yourself that crossover success need not sacrifice innovation.
October 3, 2017
One key to unlocking the mysteries of writing great dialogue is lack of dialogue. Actions can speak louder than words,…
April 25, 2017
Sometimes quality and chronology go hand-in-hand in the screenwriting process. Use this case study of Passengers to improve your script…
April 13, 2017
In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. Plot (plät)–the main events of
Quentin Tarantino Reservoir Dogs
October 23, 2016
The Quentin Tarantino film Reservoir Dogs reminds us about the challenges of portraying violence, when you prepare to shoot your…
May 2, 2016
Love him or hate him, Quentin Tarantino has already left an indelible mark on the history of cinema. Here are…
June 25, 2015
Watching movies is escape: It’s a tired cliché, but one brought hauntingly to life in first-time director Crystal Moselle’s startling…
April 15, 1995
Oliver Stone remains the Hollywood rebel, unfazed, unflinching, a stone unturned. He has his fame, his fortune, and his Oscars.…