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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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The Bank Job is based on real events and models a complex storyline with multiple characters. Note how each Scene sets-up or foreshadows (read more)

The Bank Job is based on real events and models a complex storyline with multiple characters. Note how each Scene sets-up or foreshadows a specific plot point.

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The prototype James Bond screenplay and a classic structure for a mystery investigation. The audience knows things before Bond as (read more)

The prototype James Bond screenplay and a classic structure for a mystery investigation. The audience knows things before Bond as a way to create a sense of impending danger for him.

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Use the Screenplay Summary to see how Double Indemnity establishes the classic femme fatale-betrayal structure of a film noir. (read more)

Use the Screenplay Summary to see how Double Indemnity establishes the classic femme fatale-betrayal structure of a film noir. It is a lesson on the use of a voice-over narrative and making the flashback structure fit into the story conclusion.

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A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond (read more)

A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond will thwart. (hide)

A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond (read more)

A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond will thwart. (hide)

Excellent story structure for a screenplay about the development of respect and friendship. The Prologue sets up the flash back narrative (read more)

Excellent story structure for a screenplay about the development of respect and friendship. The Prologue sets up the flash back narrative and book-ended tragic ending.

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Charles chooses a femme fatale with whom to have an affair. Ideal set-up of the double cross. Sequences create empathy for Charles (read more)

Charles chooses a femme fatale with whom to have an affair. Ideal set-up of the double cross. Sequences create empathy for Charles (despite infidelity and loss of his daughters transplant money) through blackmail and becoming a murder suspect.

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Excellent Rescue-Escape screenplay template. A scientist cannot persuade a town's inhabitants there is a real danger and they (read more)

Excellent Rescue-Escape screenplay template. A scientist cannot persuade a town's inhabitants there is a real danger and they should leave. When the volcano erupts, the scientist must rescue the woman he loves and her children.

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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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The Conversation is an ideal example of an action film magnified in impact by the deep character development of the main character, (read more)

The Conversation is an ideal example of an action film magnified in impact by the deep character development of the main character, Harry Caul.

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Cast Away demonstrates a screenplay construction through a series of distinct Sequences delineated by changes in location and purpose (read more)

Cast Away demonstrates a screenplay construction through a series of distinct Sequences delineated by changes in location and purpose in the story narrative.

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A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond (read more)

A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond will thwart.

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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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