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Michael Mann and Lev Kuleshov

Michael Mann’s commentary on the Restored Director’s Cut of MANHUNTER focuses primarily on the parallel...

Michael Mann and Lev Kuleshov
posted on: Oct 30, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

Act One: No Inciting Incident

BRUBAKER strays from the traditional structure because of its offbeat First Act. It lacks an Inciting Incident, nor...

Act One: No Inciting Incident
posted on: Oct 30, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

The Three-Act Character

In her PLOT CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP, Linda Aronson discusses THE INSIDER as an example of a flawed script. The film not...

The Three-Act Character
posted on: Oct 30, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

POV: Omniscient Point of View

In an Australian government document relating to script development I found the term ‘omnipotent POV’. In...

POV: Omniscient Point of View
posted on: Oct 27, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

POV as Controller of Tone

A toddler looks at a man pulling funny faces, moving his limbs in crazy spasms. He falls on the ground, he hits his...

POV as Controller of Tone
posted on: Oct 27, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

Shifting POV

Often when filmmakers use the term ‘omniscient point of view’, I believe what they really mean is:...

Shifting POV
posted on: Oct 27, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

POV: McKee’s View

“The more time spent with a character, the more opportunity to witness his choices. The result is more empathy...

POV: McKee’s View
posted on: Oct 27, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

Bring on the Hero

“Australia and Germany are two cultures that seem slightly herophobic.” -Christopher Vogler About ten...

Bring on the Hero
posted on: Oct 24, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

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