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The Mehta Boys Review
The tumulus father-son relationship at the heart of The Mehta Boys naturally leads us to expect a resolution where things improve. It’s a familiar narrative arc, but what elevates Boman Irani’s directorial debut are the unpredictable flourishes woven into the… Continue reading
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Frame Narrative In A Screenplay
A frame narrative, or a story within a story, is a literary and cinematic device where a secondary narrative is embedded within the main story. This technique allows filmmakers and screenwriters to provide multiple layers of storytelling, often offering deeper… Continue reading
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Writers, Remove This Scene If It Doesn’t Do This!
“Remove this scene if it doesn’t do this” rule is a golden guideline that helps writers craft tight, purposeful scripts. Every scene in a screenplay should serve a clear function—whether it advances the plot, develops a character, or reinforces the… Continue reading
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Qais : Character Study #3
Qais from Laila Majnu (2018), directed by Sajid Ali, is a character trapped in the violent storm of love and longing. His transformation from a passionate lover to a man consumed by divine madness is both tragic and poetic. Initially,… Continue reading
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Amy Dunne: Character Study #2
Amy Elliott Dunne, the central character of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, is a complex and multi-layered individual, embodying intelligence, charm, manipulation, and deep psychological intricacy. At first glance, she appears to be the perfect woman—beautiful, witty, accomplished, and the… Continue reading
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Deva Movie Review
Shahid Kapoor is in top form in Deva, anchoring a slick, high-energy thriller that takes the core of Mumbai Police (2013) and spins it into a Bollywood-style spectacle. Director Rosshan Andrrews reworks his own Malayalam film, adding just the right… Continue reading
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Writing The Hero Troupe
The hero trope in a screenplay is one of the most enduring and universally recognized elements of storytelling. It revolves around a central character who embarks on a journey—physically, emotionally, or both—overcoming obstacles, facing adversaries, and ultimately achieving a goal… Continue reading
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What Is Macguffin In A Screenplay? How To Use It?
A MacGuffin is one of the most fascinating tools in screenplay writing—an object, goal, or piece of information that drives the plot forward but isn’t necessarily the story’s true focus. It’s the thing that everyone in the script is after,… Continue reading
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Writing Prologue In A Screenplay
Writing a prologue in a screenplay is about setting the stage for the story while immediately capturing the audience’s attention. A prologue should provide context, establish tone, and introduce essential elements of the narrative without feeling like an information dump.… Continue reading
