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Section BNH · scene 45 entries 25 August 2026

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  1. Michael Mann and Lev Kuleshov

    Michael Mann's commentary on the Restored Director's Cut of MANHUNTER focuses primarily on the parallel psychology of the serial murderer…

    2 min
  2. Act One: No Inciting Incident

    BRUBAKER strays from the traditional structure because of its offbeat First Act. It lacks an Inciting Incident, nor does it…

    2 min
  3. POV: Omniscient Point of View

    In an Australian government document relating to script development I found the term 'omnipotent POV'. In a specialised screenwriting magazine…

    2 min
  4. POV as Controller of Tone

    A toddler looks at a man pulling funny faces, moving his limbs in crazy spasms. He falls on the ground,…

    3 min
  5. Shifting POV

    Often when filmmakers use the term 'omniscient point of view', I believe what they really mean is: 'shifting point of…

    2 min
  6. POV: McKee’s View

    "The more time spent with a character, the more opportunity to witness his choices. The result is more empathy and…

    2 min