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‘Heretic’ and Religion in Horror
Warning: spoilers ahead! Why does it seem like so many horror stories have religion as part of the narrative? In everything from Bram Stoker’s Dracula to 2024’s The Deliverance, demons and devils are always seeming to pop into the horror genre, with ...
SATURDAY NIGHT and how to write a historical drama
It’s likely that when Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11, 1975, even the show’s creator didn’t see it lasting 50 years. The chaotic start of the ‘not ready for prime time’ players was filled with uncertainty, confusion, hostility and a revol...
Why Joker is the Greatest Comic Book Movie Character
What makes Joker, the Clown Prince of Gotham, the best comic book movie character of all time? Not just villain. Character. He's evil, maniacal and misunderstood – and yet, he’s the greatest comic book character to consistently appear in movies.
What Francis Ford Coppola Can Teach Screenwriters
At the 79th Academy Awards, three directors stood on stage ready to reveal the Best Director Oscar. The three directors all came up in the 1970s, stretching the limits of what film could be and dazzling audiences. Those three directors were Steven Sp...
What ‘Dune: Part Two’ Teaches You About Writing a Sequel
Rare is it that a movie will have a studio backing its sequels before the filming of the first frame of the first film. But when visionary director Denis Villeneuve is building the epic world of Dune, based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, the sto...
What 'Bob Marley: One Love' Teaches You About Writing a Biopic
Bob Marley may never have discovered his voice. Amid the turmoil in Jamaica, his life could have ended before he could ignite the world with songs of peace and freedom. Or he could have chosen an easier path, but then there likely wouldn’t have been ...
What ‘Poor Things’ Can Teach Us About Embracing Uniqueness
Poor Things is unlike any movie in theaters. Directed by visionary filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara, this strange fantastical comedy tells the story of a woman who is brought back to life by a mad scientist using her own baby's...
4 Elements of a Christmas Movie to Include in Your Script
When it comes to Christmas movies, there is a wide range of choices available depending on the mood you’re in. From the latest Lacey Chabert Hallmark premiere to David Harbour’s turn as a disgruntled John Wick-esque Santa Claus, the possibilities of ...
How ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Creates a Fresh Take on a Familiar Story
As Godzilla turns 70 years old, the classic monster of mayhem is getting a series of films and TV shows dedicated to its destructive force. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premiered on Apple TV in November, Godzilla Minus One, a Japanese language film, b...
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