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Section AW · act two 24 entries 25 August 2026

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  1. Structure: Michael Clayton

    A structural overview of Michael Clayton (Tony Gilroy, 2007) in 8 Sequences. When I watched the film during its theatrical…

    4 min
  2. Conscious vs. Unconscious Desire

    Question: When McKee talks about the conscious desire being a contradiction of the unconscious desire, would you relate this to…

    2 min
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Glossary

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

    4 min
  6. Structuring the Facts

    Turning real events into a working screen drama is a hell of a challenge. Whether it be a historical movie,…

    3 min