MM on Monday
Until Mystery Man disappeared in 2010, he was a regular contributor to The Story Department. His very last public article was published here and it is still ranking as the most popular post on the site.
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Cinematic Storytelling (4)
Below is yet another example of narrative paintings. This one by Wes Christensen and titled “John’s Dilemma.” As strange as I know…
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Cinematic Storytelling (3)
Two seemingly prosperous young women are seated together in a garden. One is reading a letter. The other just observes and…
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Cinematic Storytelling (2)
Take a close look at the painting below. (Thank you, David Bordwell, for your superb piece on narrative paintings.) This is a…
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Cinematic Storytelling (1)
I read Cinematic Storytelling, which was written by the great Jennifer Van Sijll, and I just LOVED IT. This should be in…
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Never Ever Sell Yourself Short
Here's a reviewer's dilemma. You love horror. You're given a horror assignment, and the writer tells you in the Production…
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The Constructive Script Review (2)
Some people say nothing in their reviews because they don't want to reveal their "secret insights" on screenwriting. Let me…