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Journal of Screenwriting, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 215-232 (2012): 'Development of a fundamental '19-Sequence Model- of screenplay (read more)

Journal of Screenwriting, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 215-232 (2012): 'Development of a fundamental '19-Sequence Model- of screenplay and narrative film structure'.

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The Screenplay Summary captures the 'Pursued-Becomes-the-Pursuer' structure - with the added dimensions that the protagonist (read more)

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. 

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Billy Elliot is a lesson in how to superimpose a primary conflict (Billy's determination to participate in ballet against his (read more)

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).

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A superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent (read more)

A superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent forshadowing. 

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Casablanca demonstrates how to create drama through key Sequences that establish the conflicting needs for each character and shows (read more)

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.

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The Screenplay Summary sets out this classic storyline: Small-town girl (Violet) goes to the big city (Manhattan) and overcome internal (read more)

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).

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A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting (read more)

A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting double narration.

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