Sequels aren’t always the drudge we expect to ooze through the theater in the off-season. In fact, they can be pretty fantastic, as Toy Story illustrates.
Category: Every Writer Should See…
Why Every Writer Should See Memento
Today is another one of those episodes where I tell you a movie you should absolutely see. I love Memento, because it just does everything really well.
Why Every Writer Should See Stand By Me
Both as a story and a movie, Stand by Me has a lot of devices, exceptional dialogue, and narrative every writer can learn from. Read it. Watch it. Learn.
Why Every Writer Should Watch The Princess Bride
Every writer should watch The Princess Bride.This is a story that just gets so many things right: dialogue, character, plot, and a lot of heart.
Why Every Writer Should Watch Seven
The movie Seven has a lot of lessons for writers who watch with a critical eye. Sean lays out the reasons you should pay attention to Seven when plotting.