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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aftermath |
A scene of aftermath follows a dramatically heightened moment (seen or unseen) and allows the characters as well as the audience time to 'digest' the shock, pain, or joy of that moment. |
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Script Theme: To Be or Not To Be
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There was a time when I wasn’t so sure a theme was necessary in writing a good screenplay. All you needed was an interesting character, who wanted something badly, and was having trouble getting it. That was it. If we had someone to cheer for, with a clear goal, and lots of conflict and obstacles, the script would work. And if someone asked, “What’s it about?” I would dish out a logline: “It’s a comedy about a nice guy who turns to a scheming lady’s man to help transform him into a womanizing jerk in order to win the girl of his dreams. “ Sure, that’s fine for a quick…
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An American in Paris (1951)
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Screenplay Genre: Musical / Romance Movie Time: 113 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Jerry (Gene Kelly) and Milo (Nina Foch) go to a local cafe. Jerry sees the beautiful Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron) from across the room and asks her to dance. Milo becomes jealous and has a tantrum in the car. (00:33:00)
