Inner Workings of Snyder's (2005) Crisis in Screenplay
All is Lost and Dark Night of the Soul (Snyder, 2005) are key components of a successful transition to the final act.
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Natà lia Vila
- May 29
- 5 min
Animal Cruelty in Film: Beyond the Human
This article presents four films that depict animal cruelty in science, culture, and the food industry.
Melanie Rose Gazvoda
- May 21
- 9 min
Horror Film 101: The Psychology of Terror
Like most films, horror movies impact people mentally and physically. But contrary to popular belief, it is not always in a negative way.
Carlos Loaeza
- May 7
- 5 min
Beating the Standards: The Moviemaking Behind Pixar
This article analyzes the outstanding process of Pixar moviemaking.
Yoran Praet
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Story Circles: The Hero's Journey
Story circles are an alternative to the traditional linear design in stosry structures.
Yoran Praet
- Apr 11
- 4 min
An Infamous Ending: Deus Ex Machina
Few endings are as infamous as the Deus Ex Machina. This article analyzes why.
Yoran Praet
- Apr 2
- 10 min
Screenwriting 101: Three Act Structure III - Rigidity
The most successful spec screenwriter shares his knowledge on story structure. The only problem: it is too rigid.
Melanie Rose Gazvoda
- Apr 2
- 9 min
Horror Film 101: Surviving the Male Gaze
This article aims to analyse the male gaze and the final girl in horror movies and why they are so scary.
Yoran Praet
- Mar 26
- 6 min
Isekai: A Popular Anime Trend
Isekai is one of the most popular anime genres today. Why is that the case?
Yoran Praet
- Mar 19
- 11 min
Screenwriting 101: Three-Act Structure II - Basics
Syd Field is widely regarded as the creator of modern screnplay templates. This article dissects his legendary story structure.
Melanie Rose Gazvoda
- Mar 19
- 8 min
Behind the Scenes: Women Film Editors
Due to sexist views held collectively in early films, women editors never achieved the recognition they deserved.
Melanie Rose Gazvoda
- Mar 5
- 9 min
Horror Film 101: Fear of the Unknown
This article explains what the fear of the unknown is, and the psychology behind what makes uncertainty so terrifying in horror films.
Megan Maistre
- Feb 27
- 9 min
Female Reboots and The Perceived Threat of Representation
This article looks at the different attitudes towards female-led reboots of classic films, specifically the 2016 reboot of "Ghostbusters".
Yoran Praet
- Feb 26
- 6 min
The Problem of Likability in Protagonists
A common misconception in writing is that a protagonist must be likable.
Yoran Praet
- Feb 20
- 19 min
Screenwriting 101: How to Write and Format a Screenplay
In this 101 series, writing and formatting a screenplay includes scene headings, descriptions, and dialogues.
Melanie Rose Gazvoda
- Feb 13
- 8 min
Horror Film 101: The Soundscape of Terror
This series examines the psychology behind what makes horror films so successful in terrifying people and the benefits of watching horror.
Yoran Praet
- Feb 12
- 5 min
Video Game Adaptation to Film: Why Do They Fail?
Video game adaptations to film often fail critically and commercially. This article analyzes the reasons behind these failures.
Yoran Praet
- Feb 5
- 14 min
Screenwriting 101: The History of Screenwriting
This history of screenwriting is not extensively studied despite its key role in cinema.
Yoran Praet
- Jan 30
- 8 min
Visible God in Robert Bresson's "L'Argent"
In Bresson's final film, L'Argent, money is represented as a divine-like authority controling the fate of the characters.
Angelina Fedorova
- Jan 27
- 6 min
Stereotypical Women's Representation in the Film Industry
The article discusses social theories and the division of resources in filmmaking, causing a stereotypical representation of women in film.
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