Movie Moments
Karel Segers picks his favorite scenes from his favorite movies an tries to figure out why he likes them so much. Then he attempts to find something we can learn from it, too.
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Screenwriter At The Movies: Casablanca (1942)
Last week, at my local cinema, I had the privilege of seeing a digital restoration of the classic film Casablanca.…
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Shaun Of The Dead [So, What’s The Plan?]
I totally love Shaun Of The Dead (2004). It's not just a great horror spoof; it's a bloody great movie. And…
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Westworld (1973) [About Structural Malfunctionings]
When HBO launched the eponymous TV show, I took the opportunity to discover Westworld, the movie. The directorial debut of writer-director…
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Chariots Of Fire Revisited [Running With Synthesizers]
In Writing Screenplays that Sell, Michael Hauge singles out Chariots Of Fire (1981) as a cinematic outlier. It was an unlikely…
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Kung Fu Hustle [Sixty Seconds of Suspense]
Watching Kung Fu Hustle (2004) reminded me how many amazing movies are out there that we won't get to see -…
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Scene Structure With Aaron And Gust
Yesterday I told you about where the master learned his craft. Today we'll learn about scene structure from my favourite Sorkin scene. And you'll…