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A wonderful example of a pursuer becomes the pursued structure with layers of depth and symbolism.
Screenplay Sequence Scene Structure of Blackboard Jungle according to the 19-Sequence Model.
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)A superbly constructed mystery, with every danger in plain sight. Clues are presented and developed at a perfect pace. Excellent forshadowing.
(hide)A circle-of-life and coming-of-age sequence structure filled with all of life's experiences. Appropriate for audiences at all stages of life. Plot points are the events associated with life's turning points.
(hide)This is an excellent 'trapped-rescue-escape' template that directly links the efforts of the trapped with the efforts of the rescuers. Distinct sequence structure.
(hide)A natural extension of Alien: Sequence Scene Structure of Aliens according to the 19-Sequence Model.
Alien is a classic example of a pursuit story: Jaws, Predator and Jurassic Park.
This remarkable film is an ideal model of the Sequence structure for a maniacal, futile journey.
A straightforward and beautiful love story set in an environmental escape and mission plot.
A straightforward plot about learning the importance of human connection and that coming-of-age can happen to adults. Interesting double narration.
(hide)The Screenplay Summary shows how the Sequence structure escalates tension throughout this well-constructed screenplay of lies, deception and murder.
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A well crafted courtroom drama where success hinges of Kaffee's recognition of a subtle clue.
Excellent Mission - Quest Structure set in 'Real-Time', with terrifying consequences for failure. The two British Privates, Tom and Will, face credible obstacles and unforeseen challenges. The startling death in Sequence 6 sets up the emotional resolution of the mission in Sequence 19. Sequence 9 establishes the distinct possibility that the mission will fail - with dire consequences. The story is a metaphor of War.
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