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Section AT · act one 27 entries 26 August 2026

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  1. Inciting Incident in Backstory?

    Question: Is it possible for the Inciting Incident to happen in backstory? Answer: Technically, 'backstory' is not in the movie.…

    2 min
  2. Structure: Assault on Precinct 13

    This is the first in a series of structural overviews of popular films. Identifying the main story turns in a…

    4 min
  3. Killing My Darlings

    This blog started when a certain analysis of Michael Mann's THE INSIDER sparked my frustration. Discussing BLADE RUNNER in a…

    6 min
  4. Blade Runner: The 8 Mins First Act

    If you want to be a professional screenwriter, be open to spoilers. Furthermore, be open to the weaknesses in your…

    4 min
  5. The Inciting Incident

    The first guy to write down that a story needs a beginning, middle and end, was Aristotle. About twenty-four centuries…

    2 min
  6. Glossary

    The following is a basic list of terms I believe you should have an understanding of. To be a professional,…

    4 min