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Casablanca StructureCasablanca 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.
(hide) Spy Game StructureExcellent use of flashback to explain character's interpersonal relationships and motivations.
When Harry Met Sally... StructureBuilt on the question of whether men and women can, 'Just be friends', this script forms a prototype romantic comedy of,
(read more)Built on the question of whether men and women can, 'Just be friends', this script forms a prototype romantic comedy of, 'Boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back'. The pacing, plot point timing and reversals are ideally placed.
(hide) Alien Structure
Alien is a classic example of a pursuit story: Jaws, Predator and Jurassic Park.
Basic Instinct StrutureA 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.
(hide) The Matrix StructureThe Matrix interweaves multiple story lines and themes of rescue, love, faith and loyalty. The script is also one of the best examples
(read more)The Matrix interweaves multiple story lines and themes of rescue, love, faith and loyalty. The script is also one of the best examples of how to present exposition (the rules of the Real World, the Matrix and Agents).
(hide) Little Miss Sunshine StructurePerfect Road Movie: Unique characters, common goal, complications and an underlying morality theme. Everybody has an underlying character
(read more)Perfect Road Movie: Unique characters, common goal, complications and an underlying morality theme. Everybody has an underlying character flaw and attribute.
(hide) Enemy of the State Structure Enemy of the State has an excellent a pursuit-counter attack profile. Includes a free PDF download of the draft screenplay
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Enemy of the State has an excellent a pursuit-counter attack profile. Includes a free PDF download of the draft screenplay dated 2/10/97.
(hide) Chinatown StructureRobert Towne's beautifully balanced plot matched with strategic foreshadowing of clues.
Billy Elliot StructureBilly 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).
(hide) The Bourne Identity StructureThe 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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