Even with Wright’s brand of snappy editing and energetic pacing, it’s interesting to see how much of the now iconic visual style actually came from an early draft of the screenplay written by Bacall.
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Between the Lines: How Comedy Tells a Story Throughout the ‘Hot Fuzz’ (2007) Screenplay
Edgar Wright films are recognised for their intelligent use of visual comedy and snappy editing styles, where Hot Fuzz is rich with both.
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How the ‘Moonlight’ (2016) Screenplay Uses Silence to Speak the Loudest
Moonlight is an epic story of one man’s personal life that utilises a particular style and writing voice. Jenkins juxtaposes earth-shattering narrative moments with words of stillness and quiet to amplify the effect it has on Chiron.
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Between the Lines: The Sincerity of the ‘Lars and the Real Girl’ Screenplay
Mental Health plays a big part in our daily lives, so it comes as no surprise that the subject usually becomes a talking point in film. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Between the Lines will be looking at a screenplay that has a positive outlook on Mental Health: Lars and the Real Girl.
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INTERVIEW: Lynn Renee Maxcy Talks About How She Wrote an Interactive Film with ‘The Complex’ (2020)
I had the chance to review the interactive film for Flip Screen before having a video call with its writer, Lynn Renee Maxcy, where she discussed her love of science-fiction, her time working on The Handmaid’s Tale and the challenge of writing and developing an interactive film.
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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is More Relatable Than Ever 10 Years On
Ten years later the film isn’t just revered within the pantheon of Dreamworks animated features but is regarded as a modern animated classic. What is it about How to Train Your Dragon that makes it so fondly remembered even today?
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The Hopelessness of the ‘Parasite’ (2020) Screenplay
Parasite has been praised for it’s tight technical craft as well as the strong performances from each cast member. However, it is arguably the script that resonated with audiences most of all.
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Between the Lines: The Screenplay Oscar Nominees
Every year the Oscar nominations invite cinema-goers to debate and argue on whether those nominated are worthy to be honoured.
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