
Lessons from the ScreenplayŘada 2017
A YouTube series where the host, Michael Tucker, uses films as examples to teach lessons about screenwriting.
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- The Social Network — Sorkin, Structure, and CollaborationD1
The Social Network — Sorkin, Structure, and CollaborationSorkin's dialogue is famous for being rapid-fire and full of wit. In this video I look at the function of this style, how he uses non-linear structure to frame the story, and the critical role that collaboration played in the creation of The Social Network. - Breaking Bad — Crafting a TV PilotD4
Breaking Bad — Crafting a TV PilotBreaking Bad is celebrated as one of the best TV shows of all time—but every series has to start somewhere. This video looks at how the structure of the pilot episode sets up everything the audience needs to know about the series. - Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens — The Fault in Our Star WarsD5
Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens — The Fault in Our Star WarsIn this video I examine some of the flaws and imperfections in Rogue One and The Force Awakens to extract the lessons we can learn about showing vs. telling, active protagonists, and meaningful consequences. - Telling a Story from the Inside OutD8
Telling a Story from the Inside OutCreating a story is often as much of a journey for the writer as it is for the characters. In this video I look at the writing process for Inside Out to examine how the powerful emotions in the film were inspired by the real-life experiences of the writers. - Blade Runner — Constructing a Future NoirD11
Blade Runner — Constructing a Future NoirBlade Runner was the first film to take the thematic elements of classic film noir and bring them into a sci-fi, dystopian future. This video analyzes those elements and examines why the private detective of classic film noir is the perfect fit for the world of Blade Runner. - Hidden Figures — The Power of SubplotsD13
Hidden Figures — The Power of SubplotsHidden Figures is about three women, but it focuses mainly on Katherine Johnson’s story, so the other two women are given their own subplots. This video looks at the elements of subplot and how to design a subplot that supports the main plot.