Setting up and subsequently flipping Ruben’s world within seven pages is a testament to the writers using tried and tested techniques to tell a new, interesting story.
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[Between the Lines] The Best Narratives of 2020
To kickstart a new year for Between the Lines, I wanted to talk about five films that stood out to me purely on their story and writing aspects.
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Between the Lines: The Fantastical Imagery in the ‘Paddington 2’ (2017) Screenplay
Writers Paul King and Simon Farnaby use a mix of sound design, animated illustrations and flashbacks to bring the thoughts of characters to life.
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Between the Lines: NFF Writers Talk About Their Short Films
I was fortunate enough to have a virtual chat with not one, but two writers featured in the strand: Mike Marriage with his dystopian drama Ghillie and Azhur Saleem with his dark thriller Muse.
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Between the Lines: How David Robert Mitchell Writes Horror in the ‘It Follows’ (2014) Screenplay
The surprise horror hit of 2014 is a truly terrifying film thanks to its central premise.
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Between the Lines: ScreenplaySubs Creator Talks About the Value of Reading and Watching a Screenplay
I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with Egan Bisma, the person behind ScreenplaySubs, on the conception of the software, how it was made and the benefits of viewing a film in this particular way.
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Between the Lines: Creating a Visual Identity in the ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ (2010) Screenplay
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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