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A dark comedy is like that friend who makes a joke at the most inappropriate moment, but somehow is what...
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6d ago
Ironically, given that it is the cinematic genre most obsessed with death, film noir is the genre that will not...
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1w ago
Who doesn’t love a powerful, moving, and cathartic monologue delivered by an amazing actor stretching their acting muscles and commanding...
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1w ago
The Wilhelm scream is one of the best inside jokes in Hollywood, known for its distinctive, high-pitched yelp that encapsulates...
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2w ago
In cinematic storytelling, few genres possess the universal appeal and emotional resonance as movies about music. From toe-tapping soundtracks to...
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2w ago
Listed below are the Quarterfinalists of the 2024 TSL Free Screenplay Contest. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 15,200...
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2w ago
Film is often thought of as humanity’s memory because it records our lives and stories, so it is ironic that...
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3w ago
Dialogue is often challenging to write. Screenwriters of all skill levels fall victim to on-the-nose dialogue and a little too...
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3w ago
Being young isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Whether it’s heartbreak, crime, or an uncertain future, many things can affect the...
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1M ago
Biopics constitute one of the great staples of cinema, with filmmakers producing movies about virtually every famous or even semi-famous...
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