tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75452796246810231252024-03-13T10:02:32.950-07:00The Final FrontierAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461317307693018206noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545279624681023125.post-74658453890645220672016-06-11T07:48:00.000-07:002016-06-11T07:48:34.498-07:00Gender Inequality In Film: 5 Key Findings<div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; orphans: 4; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gender inequality in the film industry has been <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/may/13/female-film-directors-must-get-equal-funding-but-they-mustnt-all-be-white" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">a hot topic</a> for a good while now, but especially in recent weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the past nine months, Stephen Follows researched gender inequality in the UK Film Industry. Stephen is an award-winning writer and producer, so we can feel assured he knows exactly what he’s talking about. Check out his full report <a href="https://2025be3zddzi1rbswe1rwhgo-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Cut-Out-of-The-Picture-Report.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="http://mybook.to/thrillerscreenplays" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, </a>plus the many projects he’s been involved in, <a href="https://stephenfollows.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="http://mybook.to/thrillerscreenplays" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">.</a>You can follow him on Twitter as <a href="http://www.twitter.com/StephenFollows" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">@StephenFollows</a> (and you should!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I read Stephen’s whopping 140 page report, not to mention a stack of other articles and discussion. Stephen himself also kindly offered some quotes for this article. So here’s what I took from it all and want to share with you – ready??</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">1) This Is A Man’s World …</span></strong></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let’s get one thing straight before we start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The UK Film Industry IS predominantly a man’s world. Stephen’s research shows that after their first feature, women will direct fewer films than their male peers. Stephen also found the higher the budget meant less chance of a female being hired.</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2,591 films were released from 2005 – 2014, 13.6% were directed by women.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2005, 11.3% were directed by women.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2014, 11.9% were directed by women.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So let’s shut down the idea that female filmmakers and their opportunities are diminishing because of our desire to ‘play house’ and ‘raise a family’. It’s an unfair and inaccurate generalisation that proposes stereotypical ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One thing is clear: there are simply not enough opportunities available to women. Our full potential can only be reached by competing on a level playing field. Also worth remembering: we also need to value the support of our male allies. Both genders need to consider each other as we navigate this business together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In an ideal world, career opportunities would be offered based solely on skills and abilities. But Stephen’s research found that career prospects and roles for women in the UK Film Industry are severely limited compared to their male companions.</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The more senior a role in the industry, the less likely it is held by a woman.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In all but two key departments, female representation ranged between <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6% – 31%.</strong></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The majority were found in Casting/Make-up/Costume.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A total of 17 crew credits were studied – 14 out of the 17 had fewer females than males.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best candidate for any job relies on experience, but if more experience is offered towards men, than that is an unfair advantage in any profession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">STEPHEN FOLLOWS</span>: </strong><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“What we’ve got here is an “image problem” – women are seen as not being a “safe bet”. This is not caused by women in any shape or form, nor is it caused simply by men who hate women, but rather historic and financial conservatism.”</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the UK, a fifth of films released receive public funding. A higher percentage of female directors were found in such films … Hurray, right? Wrong! The average showed a clear decline in supporting and funding female directors:</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In 2007 – 32.9%</strong> directed by females</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In 2014 – 17% </strong>directed by females</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wow, that’s a BIG decline. Yet it’s our duty as filmmakers to showcase a varied and inclusive representation of the public, especially as public funds support these films. These percentages sadly do not provide a true representation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">STEPHEN FOLLOWS</span>: </strong><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/may/13/female-film-directors-must-get-equal-funding-but-they-mustnt-all-be-white" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">I think that a 50:50 public quota would help greatly</a>. One in five feature films made in the UK have some form of public funding (development and/or production) and it’s public money, so carries with it an obligation to reflect the public.”</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The good news is that emerging female talent isn’t being put off. Stephen’s research found that UK film students are roughly equally represented:</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">And for Industry Entrants</span>:</span></strong></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">50.6% Male </span></strong></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">49.4% Female</span></strong></li>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">However</span>:</span></strong></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only 27.2% of British Short Film directors are female.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only 14% of TV Drama directors are female.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1% of low-budget films directed by females.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3% high-budget films directed by females</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even if we are to assume that 27.4% of female short film directors is a “true” representation of the talent pool (Newsflash: it’s not), <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it still simply does not make sense</strong> that MOST of these talented females “don’t want to” make TV Drama, features or high budget films after making shorts! C’mon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There ARE enough women and our ideas to level the playing field. Now is the time to change the situation for ourselves and for others following in our footsteps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 4; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">STEPHEN FOLLOWS</span>: </b><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 4; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Bringing in new entrants is less of a problem than we might think, because it’s 50/50 – women ARE coming in, they’re not being put off. The industry is not simply “not selecting” women at all, it’s that women have a harder time than men.” </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To summarise, the cause is believed to be down to those hiring and their preferences. For example, research found that female creatives had a higher percentage of women in their departments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The responsibility of changing the current situation falls on all of our shoulders. We must value each other and strive to create an environment where talent and imagination creates endless possibilities for both genders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="orphans: 4;">Stephen Follow’s research found that men *do* have a significant advantage in UK Film in comparison to women.</span><span style="orphans: 4;"> </span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 4; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> But </span><span style="orphans: 4;">it should be noted he also concluded there was</span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 4; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="orphans: 4;">NO EVIDENCE found of any organised or conscious and deliberate effort to exclude women in the industry. It is believed these decisions are made due to an unconscious bias.</span></span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick take the lead in this upcoming animated musical comedy, which also stars James Corden, Russell Brand and Gwen Stefani. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Patrick Wilson and Vera Farming return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who must travel to England and investigate poltergeist activity at a family home in Enfield. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Based on real-life events and with James Wan at the helm, <i>The Conjuring 2 </i>is sure to be a great successor of the previous hit film. And yes, you probably will need to sleep with the lights on!</span></div>
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Love is a powerful motivator</h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love interests are often resigned to trophy position or prize for the main protagonist, but here are 20 Love Interests who are more than just the stereotype. Here’s our list of 20 types of love interest and why these characters are so important to the development of the STORY!</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Romantic Love</span></strong></h2>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">1) Romeo & Juliet (from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Romeo & Juliet</em>)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Juliet thought she had found a solution, to fake her death and be reunited with Romeo. Ironically their families’ feud is only ended when united in grief … Cue the tears and tissues!</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">2) Han Solo & Princess Leia from the <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Wars</em> Series</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This feisty duo are capable of handling anything, even carbon-freezing can’t keep these two apart! Han Solo is the loveable rogue /supporting protagonist whose flaws can be overlooked as he is a substantial help in fighting the dark forces.</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">3) Rose DeWitt Bukater & Jack Dawson from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Titanic </em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jack proves to be a hero through various examples of the classic hero archetype. His lower class status endures abuse and humiliation from Rose’s peers, however Jack’s acts of selfless love save Rose’s life.</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">4) Ennis & Jack from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Brokeback Mountain</em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A forbidden love affair remembered forever from a tragic memento. Their story has been compared to those of a Greek Tragedy or characters such as Romeo and Juliet.<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">5) Aragorn & Arwen from the <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lord of The Rings</em> Trilogy</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aragorn and Arwen’s relationship could almost be compared to a spiritual experience. Aragorn embarks on a journey, overcoming obstacles that transform him to be worthy of being crowned King and marrying a princess.<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Round Up</span>:</strong><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong>Romantic interests should motivate/challenge/inspire the protagonist to overcome obstacles/personal flaws. </span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">6) Creasy & Pita from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Man On Fire</em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Creasy is a former CIA assassin and alcoholic working as Pita’s bodyguard. When Pita is kidnapped Creasy finds redemption in his last chance to save somebody that cared for him.</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">7) John Coffey & Paul Edgecomb from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Green Mile</em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coffey is a perfect example of the archetypal Christ figure. A gentle giant with magical abilities, whom Paul knows is too pure to save himself from a crime he did not commit.</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">8) Imperator Furiosa & The Five Wives from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mad Max: Fury Road</em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s Furiosa’s story in this male-dominated world and Max is just living in it, aiding her motive to protect the wives. A rare female character that is an equal protagonist to the main hero without serving as a romantic interest.</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">9) Teddy & David from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A.I. Artificial Intelligence</em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When David the robotic boy is abandoned by his human mother, his android toy Teddy acts as a mentor and guide as they embark on a journey to find her.<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Casper the friendly ghost befriends Kat, a young girl living in his haunted house and dealing with the loss of her mother. He sacrifices his one chance at becoming human again for Kat’s father, solidifying his BFF status!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mufasa serves as the expendable hero, a catalyst for his son Simba’s transformation. Mufasa still provides a profound and moral compass for Simba even after death.<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12) Sarah Connor & John Connor from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Terminator</em> Series</strong><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sarah Connor is a badass mother devoted to protecting her son John at any cost. Her role as a maternal guardian is in the same vein other matriarchal archetypes such as Ripley in the Alien Series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mother Meg and daughter Sarah are forced to fight for survival against a brutal group of burglars. Another example of a strong female character prepared to do anything to protect her daughter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Possibly the most depressing film ever, but a deeply moving and realistic portrayal of the father-son relationship between Man and Boy driven by pure primal instinct to survive an apocalyptic world.<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">16) Aslan & The Pevensie Children from <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Chronicles of Narnia </em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aslan is another Christ archetype, the sacrificial scapegoat who through resurrection defeats his enemy. Aslan serves as a mentor and saviour to the children, such as Gandalf in Lord of The Rings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After near-death encounters with dinosaurs and the epic battle on top of the Empire State building, Ann is devastated to lose her friend and protector Kong. Ann’s fear over the course of the film becomes love.<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When three pets become stranded in the wilderness their only hope for survival is the love they have for their owners. These three prove love can conquer all, even bears and mountain lions! I dare you to watch the ending and NOT cry …<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His mother’s death starts events that Littlefoot must overcome on his journey to reunite with his grandparents. Themes of death and an omnipresent love proving a mother’s love can conquer all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The central theme of War Horse is friendship and loyalty between Albert and his horse Joey during World War 1. Joey’s journey is brutal and harrowing but proves more than once that he is a hero.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">With the American wizarding authorities out to capture him, Newt must claim back his monsters and return the wizarding and muggle world back to normal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Directed by David Yates and screenplay written by J.K. Rowling, <i>Fantastic beasts and Where to Find Them</i> will be released internationally in November 2016. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461317307693018206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545279624681023125.post-51837143379437360112015-12-05T03:15:00.001-08:002015-12-05T03:15:06.710-08:00The Good Dinosaur: Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a huge Pixar fan I was very excited for this film as the idea was unique and the concept art looked beautiful. I was not disappointed by the trailer with the long awaited introduction of dinosaur Arlo and his human side-kick Spot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arlo is unlike the rest of his dinosaur family - he is nervous and scared of most things. When he falls into a river and carried far away from home, Arlo must confront everything that he is scared of to find his way to his family. With the help of his new human friend Spot, they must learn the true meaning of family and facing your fears. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As beautiful as the animation is (even the small details can't go unnoticed here, truly breathtaking), </span><span style="font-size: large;">Pixar's latest film </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">The Good Dinosaur</span> </i><span style="font-size: large;">unfortunately doesn't deliver the same emotional punch as their previous films.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't get me wrong, there are some tear-jerking moments here, but the opportunity for an exciting and terrifying adventure seems to have been lost. <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> was supposedly plagued by production problems, with the story going through some serious rewrites and original director Bob Peterson removed from the film just last summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't help but feel that <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> falls short on the most fundamental part of storytelling - the story. Yes the characters are endearing and the animation is its usual Pixar perfection, but the story seems rather bare. The characters however are as memorable as ever, with Arlo, Butch the T-rex and Arlo's Poppa Henry stealing the show. Perhaps with a few more interesting plot points <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> would have really hit the mark, because the animation is some of the best they've ever done. I dare you to watch this film and not be moved by the animation with the atmospheric score.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Good Dinosaur</i> is directed by Peter Sohn and stars Raymond Ochoa, Frances McDormand, Jeffrey Wright and Sam Elliott. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The official premise is " <i>After the events of Age of Ultron, another international incident involving Captain America and the Avengers results in collateral damage, prompting politicians to form a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to call in the Avengers. This results in the fracturing of the team while they attempt to protect the world from a new enemy."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trailer has a lot of new footage not seen before, and makes it clear that Bucky and Steve are a force to be reckoned with. With Steve (Captain America) and Tony (Iron Man) on opposing sides of the law, and their fellow Avengers forced to choose, will they be able to save the world without destroying each other?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron return in the prequel to the 2012 hit in <i>The Huntsman: Winter's War</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The plot introduces the Ice Queen as Ravenna's younger sister who had fled their kingdom due to an unknown betrayal. Whilst living in her own frozen kingdom, Freya raises her own legion of deadly huntsmen. Eric (Hemsworth) and Sara (Chastain) broke Queen Freya's only rule - don't fall in love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the two sisters are finally reunited with the powerful magic mirror, nothing can stand in the way of their wicked plans. That is of course until the two banished huntsmen reunite and find their way back to their kingdom and Queen. </span></div>
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November is officially the month of NaNoWrimo, also known as <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">National Novel Writing Month</span></a>! It’s an exciting challenge where you aim to write a 50, 000 word novel by November 30th.</div>
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In honour of this special month, we’ve decided to compile The Novelist’s Toolbox – 20 links full of helpful tips and hints to help you on your way to literary greatness!</div>
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For those of you that would like to join the <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">NaNoWrimo Challenge</span></a> – it’s NOT too late!! Head over to the site, <a href="http://bit.ly/1k5tScj" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">RIGHT NOW</span></a> and good luck!</div>
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1) Getting Ready For NaNoWrimo</h3>
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<a href="http://storyist.com/support/howto/get-ready-for-nanowrimo/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Here is a fantastic link detailing EVERYTHING you need to know</span></a> and do in order to get the most out of the NaNoWrimo challenge!</div>
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2) 13 Tips For Productive Writing</h3>
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We all know how intimidating a blank page or screen can be – Not to worry,<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2015/08/20/13-tips-for-actually-getting-some-writing-accomplished/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here are 13 tips to help make the writing process easier</span></a>.</span></div>
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3) 25 Ways To Plot, Plan & Prep Your Story</h3>
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Who knew there were so many different methods to help prepare for your novel! <a href="http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2011/09/14/25-ways-to-plot-plan-and-prep-your-story/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">This link by “Terrible Minds” author @ChuckWendig</span></a> defines each method, so have a browse and get planning.</div>
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4) The 4 Story Structures</h3>
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<a href="http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/write-first-chapter-get-started/4-story-structures-that-dominate-novels" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Thi</span></a><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/write-first-chapter-get-started/4-story-structures-that-dominate-novels" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">s link explains 4 story structures and elements that dominate novels</span></a>,</span> as well as which structure may be the right fit for your story.</div>
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5) Advice From 31 Famous Authors</h3>
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Feeling stuck in a writing rut? <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/22/writing-tips-_n_3319260.html" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Here are 31 tips from famous authors</span></a> such as Terry Pratchett, Ernest Hemingway, Zadie Smith & Stephen King to inspire you.</div>
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6) 7 Apps For Novelists</h3>
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Here are<a href="http://writerswin.com/top-apps-for-authors/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e7fff;"> </span><span style="color: red;">7 of the best apps for writers</span></a> to help make your life that little bit easier if inspiration strikes you while on the go!</div>
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7) 21 Tips For Your Opening Scene</h3>
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Some great advice here on the<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://bekindrewrite.com/2012/05/04/the-21-best-tips-for-writing-your-opening-scene/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">DO’S & DON’TS of your opening scene</span></a> </span>– must read for every budding author out there.</div>
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8) 9 Rules For Writing Dialogue</h3>
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Dialogue can be the number one obstacle we all fear. <a href="http://www.novel-writing-help.com/writing-dialogue.html" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">These 9 rules tell you exactly how to overcome this</span></a>!</div>
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9) 11 Tips To Create A Writing Routine</h3>
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Finding a routine that works for you is SO important! <a href="http://www.shesnovel.com/11-tips-for-creating-writing-routine/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Here are 11 tips to help flex those writing muscles</span></a>.</div>
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10) 10 Tricks To Create Memorable Characters</h3>
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These <a href="http://io9.com/10-tips-and-tricks-for-creating-memorable-characters-1616544190" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">10 tips and tricks should provide some insight</span></a> on how to create memorable and interesting characters.</div>
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11) Creating A Fantasy World</h3>
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Here are <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.nownovel.com/blog/10-questions-ask-fantasy-world/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">10 important questions to ask yourself when world building</span></a> </span>for a fantasy novel. Still very relevant even if fantasy isn’t your genre.</div>
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<a href="https://www.standoutbooks.com/art-writing-powerful-plot-twist/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Want to know how to create that amazing plot twist</span></a>? Every writer wants to achieve that wow moment, so here are the secrets you need to know!</div>
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13) 15 Step Self-Edit Guide</h3>
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These <a href="http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-i-self-edit-my-novels-15-steps-from/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">15 steps cover the first draft all the way to publication</span></a>! An easy to follow guide to help your self-editing.</div>
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14) Why Wattpad?</h3>
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If you haven’t heard of Wattpad and why it’s such an awesome writing platform, then definitely<span style="color: red;"> <a href="https://www.standoutbooks.com/6-things-every-author-needs-to-know-about-wattpad/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CLICK HERE</span></a></span>!</div>
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15) Sagging Middle Syndrome</h3>
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Having trouble with the middle of your story? <a href="http://writersrelief.com/blog/2013/07/sagging-middle-syndrome-plot-devices/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">This link provides 5 plot devices that can sharpen and focus your middle section</span></a> in no time!</div>
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16) The End Is Near</h3>
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Making sure your book finishes with a bang is far easier said than done! <a href="http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2010/08/09/how-to-write-the-ending/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">These tips from @thecreativepenn will certainly help you craft that killer ending</span></a>.</div>
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17) Social Media For Every Writer</h3>
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A fab source for all your social media concerns, questions and problems. <a href="http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2015/07/13/social-media-frances-caballo/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">A must read for EVERY writer from @CaballoFrances</span></a> – I promise social media won’t seem so scary afterwards.</div>
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18) To Self Publish or Not?</h3>
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Here are <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://janefriedman.com/should-you-self-publish/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">15 questions from @JaneFriedman to consider</span></a> </span>before you decide to self publish or try the traditional route of publishing.</div>
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19) 20 Secrets To Winning Competitions</h3>
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<a href="http://www.dailywritingtips.com/20-tips-for-winning-writing-contests/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Entering a competition is a great way to gain exposure</span></a>! Sometimes there’s the added bonus of a cash prize, but with or without, take the plunge and go for it. Who knows, you might just end up winning!</div>
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20) All About The Agent</h3>
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Here you will find<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://writersrelief.com/write-query-letter-literary-agent/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">a list of 37 links from @WritersRelief covering EVERYTHING you’d ever need to know about how to find and what to submit</span></a> </span>to a Literary Agent!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For any of you who aren't familiar with the game series and novels (you're not alone), <i>Warcraft: The Beginning</i> is the origin story of the conflict between orcs and humans. Not much else is known about the plot at this time, but from the looks of the trailer the film looks certain to be a hit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Mad Hatter is in trouble and Wonderland is under threat from Time - a very real and very dangerous man. The latest instalment is directed by James Bobin, whilst Tim Burton returns as producer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jason seemingly has it all and although he's about to get married - he agrees after his grandma's funeral to take a trip to Florida with his grandpa Dick. Assuming it's for old times sake and a healthy way to mourn their loved one - little does Jason know about the plans grandpa Dick has in store for them!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">What better way to celebrate November than be fully prepared for your writing, networking and pitching … Here’s where the Screenwriter’s Toolbox comes in handy! Here’s 20 links you should definitely check out, full of helpful hints and tips that will come in handy, so make sure you bookmark this page!</span></span></div>
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Feeling intimidated about writing your first script? Fear no more! Below is a fantastic example of how your script should look and a definition of screenplay terms.</div>
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Every screenwriter needs to understand the 3 Act Structure, so here is an in-depth look at each Act and what elements should be included.</div>
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The first ten pages of your script are crucial, but do you know what 5 major components should be included? The link below shares these 5 secrets, as well as several examples of blockbuster opening pages such as <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Jaws</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">500 Days Of Summer</em> and <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Inception</em>.</div>
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<a href="http://thescriptlab.com/screenwriting-101/screenplay/first-ten-pages" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The First Ten Pages</span></a> by The Script Lab<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></div>
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Do you know the difference between a logline and a tagline? How long a logline should or shouldn’t be? Here are 10 tips to help you develop the best logline for your project.</div>
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Here are 37 examples and analysis of scene description seen in films such as <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Alien</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Basic Instinct</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Inglorious Basterds</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Se7en</em> and <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Zombieland</em> to name a few.</div>
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Not sure which genre you want to write? Which genres sell more so than others? Look no further, here you can find the most popular genres in Hollywood and the 10 story techniques to include if you want to sell your screenplay.</div>
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Another app worth mentioning is <a href="http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/need-to-table-read-a-script-theres-an-app-for-that/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Table Read</span></a>. Table Read is every budding screenwriter and director’s dream – an app that reviews and reads your script for you. Check it out <a href="http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/need-to-table-read-a-script-theres-an-app-for-that/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>!</div>
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Want to make a short film but not sure how to get started? <a href="http://www.stuff.tv/features/how-make-short-film-11-pro-tips-movie-making" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Here are 11 tips to help get your project off the ground</span></a><a href="http://www.stuff.tv/features/how-make-short-film-11-pro-tips-movie-making" style="border: 0px; color: #8e7fff; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">,</a> so good luck and get filming!</div>
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Making a film can be a stressful process, but it doesn’t need to be with <a href="http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/the-official-65-step-film-production-checklist/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">this helpful checklist</span></a>! So grab a pen and a paper and make sure you’ve got everything you need!<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></div>
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Unsure as to whether script hosting sites are worth the money? <a href="http://defamer.gawker.com/are-all-screenplay-services-bullshit-the-black-list-mi-1458939273" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">This article about The Black List</span></a> is an interesting read providing the pros and cons of whether it’s the right decision for you.</div>
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It happens more often than you think – supporting characters are being neglected. Your script will be weaker without strong supporting characters, but<span style="color: red;"> <a href="https://www.inktip.com/article_single.php?a_id=145" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">this link will help you spice things up in no time</span></a></span>!</div>
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You have a finished script and not sure what to do next? Want to enter a competition but not sure of the criteria? Well <a href="https://www.inktip.com/article_single.php?a_id=53" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here are 12 simple tips for entering Screenplay Competitions</span></a>, good luck!</div>
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Jason Brubaker is a Hollywood film distribution consultant, and <a href="http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/how-to-sell-your-screenplay/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">shares his 4 methods to get your screenplay produced</span></a> in the link below.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to turn the lights off, grab some snacks and settle down to watch some of these Halloween classics! Here are 8 films that I think will inspire your writing and provide you with a few examples on how to come up with some of your own thrills and chills. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1)<i> Halloween </i>(1978)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The original boogeyman that terrorized babysitter Laurie Strode. It's a classic for a reason, if you haven't seen this (seriously, where have you been?) then </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="text-align: justify;">Halloween</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">needs to be at the top of your list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) <i>The Others </i>(2001)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This film brings all kinds of shivers, the plot twist always gets me! <i>The Others</i> turns the traditional ghost story on it's head, and since its release has become a firm favourite. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It's not gory or particularly terrifying (a few jump scares), but Nicole Kidman plays this ghost story wonderfully well. A definite one to watch if you've been stumbling over twists and turns in your own writing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) The Shining (1980)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even the opening credits make me break out in a cold sweat! This film is one of the most famous adaptations of a Stephen King novel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jack Nicholson terrifies audiences as Jack Torrance - an out of work writer who takes a job as an off-season caretaker at an isolated hotel in the mountains. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Jack is slowly driven insane by a supernatural presence, while his young son and wife realise that they may not ever leave the hotel alive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eden Lake is one of my favourite horror films - what starts off as a seemingly typical cliche - Couple head into the woods for a romantic camping trip- is quickly turned into a very real and believable nightmare. An interesting look at our society and the fear of stranger-danger. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Japanese Horror or J-Horror is one of my favourite genres for a reason - they create terrifying films with genuinely creative and emotional plots. <i>Shutter </i>follows in the same vein as<i> The Grudge </i>and<i> The Ring,</i> but with a ghost story that will haunt you long after you've finished watching it. A young photographer and his girlfriend are haunted by a mysterious woman appearing in his photos - in a race against time they must find out who she is and why she is there...</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">All The Boys Love Mandy Lane</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cabin in The Woods</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Mama</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The Sixth Sense</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">American Psycho</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The NFL fight against Dr. Bennet and his research from being publicised and deny there is any proof. </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Concussion </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">is directed by Peter Landesman, and also stars Alec Baldwin and Albert Brooks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rey is a scavenger on the desert planet Jakku, joined by Finn a first order Stormtrooper to begin their adventure in the latest film. The plot is still not clear from the trailer, but showcases the newest cast members as well as glimpses of treasured fan favourites. <i>The Force Awakens</i> is also said to be the first film of a planned trilogy, so brace yourselves for more Star Wars goodness to come your way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trailer teases some of Mary's hilarious one liners and other more sentimental moments such as receiving Christmas presents in her van. The film has been adapted by Alan Bennett himself, and directed by Nicholas Hytner (<i>History Boys, Miss Saigon</i>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There’s a certain formula that goes into creating a successful bestselling book series and franchise such as <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Hunger Games, Divergent</em> or <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Maze Runner </em>series. Not everybody has the secret recipe for “Creating Katniss”, but with these tips from six YA Dystopian authors, you’ll be onto a good start!</span></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">“When it comes to individual destiny, there is no power greater in the universe then the conviction of the human soul to make a choice.”</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Your protagonist is the vessel, the eyes of which the reader experiences their world<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">. </strong>It’s rather tricky trying to get the balance of headstrong rebel leader and vulnerable teenager, so remember the basics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Protagonists in Dystopian YA are usually isolated or feel out of place in their society/home/world. They are normal citizens fed up of living within their society’s demands/limits. An incident will cause them to confront these issues– but when they do, it’s important to keep the character relatable. Don’t make them high and mighty – remember the angst and rebellion and use it to your advantage.</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Protagonist should be/feel isolated in their society/home/world.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>An incident causes their rebellion.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Make them a believable and relatable hero.</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2) The Cause</strong><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></h3>
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">“Dystopian novels help people process their fears about what the future might look like; further, they usually show that there is always hope, even in the bleakest future.”</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What drives you to write this novel? Really think about it and the issues in our society, and how you can portray these fears in a dystopian world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">How is the story relevant to teenagers, and can it shed a new perspective on issues in our current society? What incident is the catalyst that forces the protagonist in your story to confront their society/friends/peers? Take the time to look at the news and think about how our world can be adapted and inspire your own story.</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><b>What issues about our society/world</b></span><b> need to be addressed?</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Are these issues relevant to teenagers?</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>If they are, how will you portray them in your Dystopian YA?</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3) Love Is A Battlefield</strong><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></span></h3>
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">“The best characters in books are always the difficult ones, and why would you want to fall in love with someone difficult? The ones I’d fall in love with are the ones I’d definitely keep out of a book.”</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There is nearly always a love triangle included in Dystopian YA, and while it’s not crucial to include, it definitely serves well for a character’s motivation. In your novel, it’s easy to fall into the trap of becoming too focused on creating the perfect love interest. Forget that – everybody is flawed to some degree. Make it interesting, make it real – remember we all make mistakes. How can these characters and their feelings enhance your plot? They need to be more than just a pretty face and help drive the narrative towards a shocking conclusion.</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Flawed characters are more believable/relatable.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Romantic interests/subplot must enhance your story and serve a purpose.</b></span></li>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">4) Theme</span></strong></h3>
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">“I think people respond to dystopian stories because they’re ways of acting out anxieties that we have and fears that we have about the future. So much media’s coming at you over the Internet, your brain gets overloaded. You don’t know what to do with it. And one thing you can do with it is read a story.” </span></em></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Suzanne Collins, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Hunger Games</em> <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Series</em></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A clear understanding of what the theme is in your story is crucial. Be informed on current events by watching the news or reading the newspaper. What do you worry most about our society and how can you portray that fear seen through your characters eyes?</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Watch the news/read the newspaper etc – be informed on current issues.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>What concerns do you have about society?</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Can you adapt that concern into a Dystopian YA plot and make it relatable to your character’s journey?</b></span></li>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">5) What A (not so!) Wonderful World</span></strong></h3>
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">“I think it’s fascinating to look at a world that an author has created that has sort of stemmed from the world now, and usually dystopian books point out something about our current world and exaggerates a tendency or a belief.” </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Following on from the previous point, how can this fear be exaggerated and built upon in your story? It’s important to lay the foundation of your world and why it came to be in its current state. You need to make the reader care about the history of your dystopian world and want an explanation for the protagonist’s situation. Create a world that serves the plot and enhances your character and their journey.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Remember:</span></strong></span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Explain the history of your world and how it came to be.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>It does NOT need to be an epic explanation, but the reader does NEED one.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Your world should NOT take away focus from the character, but enhance their journey and add to the story.</b></span></li>
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">“The beauty of dystopia is that it lets us vicariously experience future worlds – but <span style="color: black;">we still have the power to change our own</span>.”</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The rise in anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses in teenagers nowadays has not gone unnoticed by the Dystopian YA genre. Dystopian YA often will draw a comparison of these issues in their narrative and reflected in their characters. Much like the protagonist trying to survive a harsh and isolated world, this is very much relatable to the general public who themselves might be dealing with their own struggles. The reader is able to experience the hero’s highs and lows from the safety and comfort of their own home. Through the darkness and light, Dystopian YA is able to give reassurance that no matter how bleak a situation, <span style="color: black;">there is always hope</span>.</span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Look into issues affecting teenagers – rise in depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Draw from these issues and consider how they can be reflected in your own characters/story/world.</b></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461317307693018206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545279624681023125.post-64195393205835404972015-10-13T07:33:00.001-07:002015-10-16T01:21:32.363-07:00Pride and Prejudice and Zombies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've all heard of the Jane Austen classic, but this time Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet will be joined by...zombies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The teaser trailer has just dropped for the adaptation of the 2009 novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, directed by Burr Steers and starring Lily James, Matt Smith, Douglas Booth, Charles Dance and Lena Headey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Pride and Prejudice and Zombies </i>will be released in the US on February 5th, 2016 and in the UK on February 12th 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watch the trailer and let me know your thoughts below. Ridiculous or genius idea? </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461317307693018206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545279624681023125.post-36349791367167847082015-10-08T03:07:00.000-07:002015-10-08T03:07:07.245-07:00Julia Roberts in 'Secret in Their Eyes'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Julia Roberts takes the lead in the upcoming thriller "<i>Secret in Their Eyes</i>", co-starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman and directed by Billy Ray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three friends - FBI Investigators Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Jess (Julia Roberts) and District Attorney Supervisor Claire (Nicole Kidman) are struck by tragedy when they discover at a murder scene, that the victim is Jess's teenage daughter. They find a suspect but it ultimately leads to a dead end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jess has become obsessed with finding justice for her daughter at whatever cost with or without her friend's help. This </span><span style="font-size: large;">soon becomes a race against time for Ray and Claire to catch the killer before Jess does.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trailer showcases a lot (if not most) of the intense scenes, such as Jess finding out her daughter is the victim which I think would have been a powerful surprise/shock factor for the audience. Nonetheless this film looks like it will be full of emotionally charged scenes, Julia Roberts looks particularly impressive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Secret in Their Eyes </i>will be released on 20th November 2015.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461317307693018206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545279624681023125.post-91013541185120315362015-10-04T04:24:00.000-07:002015-10-04T04:24:00.495-07:00Natalie Dormer gets lost in 'The Forest'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you go down to the woods today...well, in this case '<i>The Forest</i>', you're sure to find a surprise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, here's a not so fun fact - Aokigahara Forest is actually a real-life place that exists in Japan, where people really have gone to commit suicide. Seriously! Cue the creepy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Forest</i> has a lot of potential from the looks of the trailer. I hope it has the same vibe as the American versions of <i>The Ring </i>and <i>The Grudge</i><i>-</i>two fantastic American/Japanese culture hybrids but only time will tell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Directed by Jason Zada and due for release on 8th January 2016. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461317307693018206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545279624681023125.post-82026611742214969562015-09-30T02:57:00.000-07:002015-09-30T03:00:44.963-07:00The Visit: Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> From the looks of the trailer, I wasn't expecting too much from M.Night Shyamalan's latest outing <i>'The Visit'</i>...wow, was I wrong! This film surpassed every and any expectation I had in the best ways possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">M.Night Shyamalan is back and there's no doubting this man's talent for creating intelligent horror (<i>Signs, Sixth Sense, The Village</i>), and <i>The Visit </i>serves as a bold reminder- M.Night Shyamalan means business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only did he bring a refreshing take on the found footage trend, but interspersed deeply disturbing moments with hilarious one-liners - in particular from the younger brother Tyler (Ed Oxenbould).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">'The Visit' is a horror seen through the eyes of fifteen year old aspiring filmmaker Rebecca (Olivia DeJonge). Rebecca and her brother Tyler are going to stay for a week with their grandparents Nana(Deanna Dunagan) and Pop Pop (Peter McRobbie) whom they've never met before, at their isolated farmhouse. The children decide to make a documentary during their stay, in an effort to mend bridges between their grandparents and mother (Kathryn Hahn), who haven't spoken in 15 years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rebecca only knows that her mother eloped with a teacher (their father who has since left), resulting in a fight that left her a single mother and estranged from her parents, but refuses to tell Rebecca much more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's not long before the film gets straight to the creepy, and the atmosphere this film creates is marvellous.What strikes me most is how normal everyday occurrences were twisted into believable terrifying situations. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The children are told there is a strict bedtime rule - no leaving their bedroom after 9.30pm. This results in a mutual groan between the siblings, but they agree, until Rebecca goes downstairs one evening past her curfew to get something to eat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I won't give away too many scary moments - because they truly are some of the best eerie on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments I've seen. Let's just say, lots of things start to go bump in the night, and it would seem that Nana and Pop Pop aren't as sweet and gentle as they appeared to be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rebecca and Tyler are believable and endearing narrators, and with the found footage scenario allows the audience to really experience the horror fully immersed. The scares come fast and thick throughout. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trailer does not do the scares justice, there's a particular scene near the end when the siblings become separated including an incontinence pad and something under the bed... I have to admit, M.Night Shyamalan is fantastic on playing on a normal fear - when loved ones start to seem peculiar or perhaps suffering from dementia or an illness where they no longer seem recognisable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Visit </i>however, takes this to a whole other level. I can't encourage you enough to give this a try. This is not the film for you if you're looking for blood and gore, this is a far more sinister, dark and thrilling cinematic venture. </span></div>
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