Storytelling
7 Tips TV Writers Can Learn from “House of the Dragon” Episode 1
The pilot episode of House of the Dragon is a great example of how to make a complex story with many characters easy to understand.
Storytelling
Three-Act Structure in Movies, Explained
Most Hollywood films follow the same three-act structure. Here’s how it works, and why almost every screenplay uses it.
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.
Storytelling
Writing a Perfect Scene: Bunk vs Omar in “The Wire”
When Bunk confronts Omar on The Wire, their argument is the perfect example of a scene that works on all 3 storytelling levels.
Storytelling
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
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
Storytelling
WandaVision’s Biggest Question Gets Deep: Who Are We, Really?
From a philosophy perspective, the most important part of WandaVision is what the series makes us question about ourselves.
Storytelling
Why The Queen’s Gambit Is Such Smart Visual Storytelling
How specific writing, filming, and editing choices turned this story about chess and addiction into a masterclass in visual storytelling.
Storytelling
Black Sails: How to Write Compelling Character Arcs
The ensemble cast of Black Sails proves that writing complex characters in pursuit of opposing goals creates highly compelling storytelling.
Storytelling
The Storytelling Flaw That Ruined the New Star Wars Trilogy
There’s something missing from the new Star Wars trilogy, and without it, none of the characters can find satisfying closure.