One of the first things we hear about screenwriting is… to avoid flashbacks. They can be tricky, often seen as a lazy way to tell a story. But what if I told you that flashbacks, when done right, can be one of the most powerful storytelling tools? Flashbacks have the Read more…
In the realm of crafting a comedy narrative, the strategic focus revolves around irony. We can define it as the ability to scrutinize society and discern the disparity between appearance and reality. We have previously talk about this topic in the analysis of Cunk On Earth. Comedy thrives on the Read more…
In this blog post, we take a closer look at the film ‘Aftersun’ by Charlotte Wells, exploring the protagonist’s perspective and the central theme of memory. From the use of the digital video camera to the stationary shots and objects, we delve into the film’s masterful representation of Sophie’s journey.
Today we will take one of the Coen Brothers’ stories, ‘Meal Ticket’, from their recent film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) to explore its structure and symbols. We will focus on the third tale about The Artist and The Impresario/The Irishman. Recently, the Coen Brothers (Joel & Ethan) announced Read more…
A scene analysis of the film The Father by Florian Zeller, winner of the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay 2021. It features Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Imogen Poots.