A film is - or should be - more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what's behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later.
Quote of the Day: Stanley Kubrick
The essence of dramatic form is to let an idea come over people without it being plainly stated. When you say something directly, it is simply not as potent as it is when you allow people to discover it for themselves.
Stanley Kubrick’s 10 Favorite Movies
In honor of what would have been Stanley Kubrick's 85th birthday, the British Film Institute has published an excellent article on the groundbreaking writer/director, as well as a little-known list of his ten favorite films.
Screenwriter Profile: Stanley Kubrick
The Writer: Stanley Kubrick is widely considered one of the best writers and directors of all time and is particularly respected for his ability to master an obscenely wide range of film genres. His films range from suspense (The Shining) to science fiction (2001: A Space Odyssey) to comedy (Dr. Strangelove). James Cameron has said... Continue Reading →
5 Greatest Screenwriters of All Time
Quinn Steers of WhatCulture recently put together a list of the five greatest screenwriters of all time.
Quote of the Day: Stanley Kubrick
The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.