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Journal of Screenwriting, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 215-232 (2012): 'Development of a fundamental '19-Sequence Model- of screenplay and narrative film structure'.
(hide)The Screenplay Summary captures the 'Pursued-Becomes-the-Pursuer' structure - with the added dimensions that the protagonist has amnesia and must solve the mystery of why he is being targeted.
(hide)Billy Elliot is a lesson in how to superimpose a primary conflict (Billy's determination to participate in ballet against his family's and society's prejudice) in the context of a broader conflict (miner's strike in Margaret Thatcher's Britain).
(hide)Robert Towne's beautifully balanced plot matched with strategic foreshadowing of clues.
Alien is a classic example of a pursuit story: Jaws, Predator and Jurassic Park.
A superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent forshadowing.
(hide)A tense superbly constructed screenplay with each Scene targeting a specific plot point.
Casablanca demonstrates how to create drama through key Sequences that establish the conflicting needs for each character and shows how they are unified through Rick.
(hide)The Screenplay Summary sets out this classic storyline: Small-town girl (Violet) goes to the big city (Manhattan) and overcome internal conflicts (stage-fright and father's estrangement) to find love, success and fame (as a singer-song writer).
(hide)A truly thrilling screenplay to visualize Sequence and Scene structure. Remarkable flashback organization.
A well crafted courtroom drama where success hinges of Kaffee's recognition of a subtle clue.
A wonderful example of a pursuer becomes the pursued structure with layers of depth and symbolism.
Collateral is a well constructed and paced kidnapping-Escape-Rescue thriller.
A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting double narration.
(hide)A natural extension of Alien: Sequence Scene Structure of Aliens according to the 19-Sequence Model.
Crash features several inter-related and independent stories that collide in this Well-structures screenplay that highlights racism.
The chase and pursuit structure begins again after Marie is murdered and Bourne is set-up.