Storytelling
Worldbuilding and Exposition: 7 Writing Tips from Dune
The most impressive thing about Denis Villeneuve’s Dune might be the way it makes a complex story understandable without dumbing it down.
The most impressive thing about Denis Villeneuve’s Dune might be the way it makes a complex story understandable without dumbing it down.
When Bunk confronts Omar on The Wire, their argument is the perfect example of a scene that works on all 3 storytelling levels.
These script excerpts show why James Cameron’s screenplay for ALIENS is considered one of the best sequels of all time
Why The Snyder Cut and The Whedon Cut of Justice League actually tell two different stories
From a philosophy perspective, the most important part of WandaVision is what the series makes us question about ourselves.
The ensemble cast of Black Sails proves that writing complex characters in pursuit of opposing goals creates highly compelling storytelling.
There’s something missing from the new Star Wars trilogy, and without it, none of the characters can find satisfying closure.
Cobra Kai’s pilot episode shows why every villain thinks he’s the hero of his own story… and why he’s also his own worst enemy.
From Lost to Game of Thrones to The Rise of Skywalker, the “mystery box” style of storytelling is coming up short. Here’s why — and how to fix it.
Booksmart, Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, is a glorious mess, just like its characters… and it works.