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
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.
Storytelling
The Mystery Box Is Broken, and Here’s How to Fix It
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.
Storytelling
Is Booksmart One of the All-Time Best High School Comedies?
Booksmart, Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, is a glorious mess, just like its characters… and it works.
Storytelling
Game of Thrones’s Biggest Surprise of All Was… a Satisfying Ending?
The final episode of Game of Thrones leaves no one entirely happy… and that’s exactly the way it should be.
Storytelling
How “The Bells” Ruins Several Major Character Arcs in Game of Thrones
In the penultimate Game of Thrones episode “The Bells,” the show explores the ugly side of war, power, and consequences — but is it good storytelling?
Storytelling
Why Game of Thrones’ Battle of Winterfell Is Such Disappointing Storytelling
In “The Long Night,” Game of Thrones — a story built on unpredictability, mystery, and sacrifice — has now completely diverged from what made it great.