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Tag Archives: Andrew Stanton
Three Act Structure: Short-Tension VS Global Tension
Two unrelated parts of my report on three-act structure involved Andrew Stanton, the Writer/ Director of Wall-E, a massive hit, Finding Nemo, another critically acclaimed hit, and John Carter, a legendary flop. Three act structure is simply the way many … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Stanton, Joseph Campbell, Three-Act Structure
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Y: The Last Man Should Be A Film Series
It’s been reported that New Line cinemas is looking for a director for the long-gestating adaptation of the comic book series Y The Last Man. While some bemoan the prominence of franchises and sequels, I’m hoping they’re developing the project as … Continue reading
Three Act Structure 2.3: Belly of the Beast
In Three Uses of the Knife, David Mamet identifies the second act of a film or play with Joseph Campbell’s “Belly of the Beast.” (38) In Jonah’s case, it was literal. As Mamet explains, if Act One is the dream, … Continue reading
Posted in Criticism, Film, Writing
Tagged act two, Andrew Stanton, belly of the beast, David Mamet, Jonah and the Whale, Joseph Campbell, Three-Act Structure
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