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10 Screenwriting Tips from ALIENS

These script excerpts show why James Cameron’s screenplay for ALIENS is considered one of the best sequels of all time

By Justin, 2 yearsJuly 9, 2021 ago
Promotional image of the superhero team from The Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie
Storytelling

The Story Problem at the Heart of The Snyder Cut

Why The Snyder Cut and The Whedon Cut of Justice League actually tell two different stories

By Justin, 2 yearsApril 14, 2021 ago
Lady Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Lord Jon Snow (Kit Harrington), and Queen Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) have some tense character moments in season 8 of HBO's Game of Thrones
Storytelling

This Lazy Dialogue Habit Is Making Game of Thrones Funny By Accident

Overusing this soap opera writing trope will turn your story’s drama into comedy.

By Justin, 4 yearsApril 24, 2019 ago

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