An action film firing on all cylinders has a rush all its own. But that stems from more than adrenaline—it’s…
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Ant-Man and the Wasp adds another memorable adversary to Marvel’s gallery with Ghost, a woman who can phase through solid…
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Each story we put on screen is a bit of a con. We’re persuading an audience to steal away from…
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With Black Panther and Tomb Raider perched at the top of the box office earlier this year, audiences can see…
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If characters are what they do, a great way to learn how to write action that reveals character is to…
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A ticking clock element, or any deadline in your story, is guaranteed to boost suspense and momentum—or so you’d think.…
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Elisa, the protagonist of The Shape of Water, may be mute, but how the film treats her speaks volumes about…
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Humor is a peculiar tool for a writer. Laughter can add layers to a character and woo an audience, but…
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By Valerie Kalfrin Watching Clerks spurred Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner to stay in show business. Jeff Kinney, author of…
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Writer/director James Mangold adores the taciturn Western hero, an archetype that he’s woven into some of his best-known work. Whether…
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