Andrew Watson




Staff Writer

Film Mentors: The Obi-Wan Effect

Screenwriting Script Tips
"Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them." Obi-Wan instructs Luke in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. "Wax on. Wax off." Mr. Miyagi prepares Daniel in The Karate Kid. "Free your mind." Morpheus enlightens Neo in The Matrix. All advice, all from mentors, all with the belief in his student's exceptional ability, and without that, the hero surely will fail. Imagine Frodo without Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings). The little hobbit, despite all his wits, would have no chance. The mentor is a supporting character and the hero's most experienced and trusted advisor,…

Fever Pitch (2005)

Screenplay Five Plot Point Breakdowns
Screenplay Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance Movie Time: 103 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Ben (Jimmy Fallon) meets Lindsay (Drew Barrymore), asks her out, and she accepts despite her concerns that he’s “just a schoolteacher.” (00:10:03)
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