Gustav Freytag was a German novelist from the Nineteenth century who explored formulas in stories and novels (well before Blake Snyder and his “Save the Cat” series), and he found that similar narrative patterns existed (READ MORE)
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(Module 2) Response Post due Jan. 25
Response post (story, character, baggage) After reading chapter one on story, character …
(Module 2) The Film Evaluation Guideline (in brief) * Questions to consider
Here is a quick overview for writing a film review …
(Module 2) The Inciting Incident: Why it Matters
The following article by James R. Hull for Narratives First offers a great snapshot of Inciting Incidents in film and in literature…
(Module 2) Writing a More Concise Story Summary
Capture the essence of the story. Is it a drama, a tragedy, a psychological thriller? Tell your audience about the setting …
(Module 2) Reviewing Films – Six First Steps
We will continue offer tips and thoughts throughout the semester on critiquing film and writing reviews.
Module 2: Why Does Story Matter?
Understanding story is step one (Read more)
The Film Critic 