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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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Excellent Mission - Quest Structure set in 'Real-Time', with terrifying consequences for failure. The two British Privates, (read more)

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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The Screenplay Summary shows how the Sequence structure escalates tension throughout this well-constructed screenplay of lies, deception (read more)

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 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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This is an excellent 'trapped-rescue-escape' template that directly links the efforts of the trapped with the efforts of (read more)

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.

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A circle-of-life and coming-of-age sequence structure filled with all of life's experiences. Appropriate for audiences at all (read more)

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.

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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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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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