ANSWER:
ACT I: Set-up -> plot point 1 -> ACT II: Confrontation -> plot point 2 -> ACT III: Resolution
Setup:
The story is set up, the characters are established,the situation is shown, we find out what the story is about and what he relationships of the characters are.
Confrontation:
The main character(s) needs in the story is challenged. (S)he faces obstacles that keep them from achieving their goal in the story. There is a conflict.
Resolution:
Unlike an ending, a resolution is the solution to the problem put forth by the story.
Plot points:
are incidents that occur that will ultimately change the course of the story from one act to another. It changes the flow of the screenplay to a different direction. Act I turns into act II, act II turns into act III.
*personal notes from chapter 1 of 'Screenplay' by Syd Field. I'm at chapter 3 atm. More to come.
I begin my journey into the world of films, officially starting Monday. Action!
N
Showing posts with label Film. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Film. Show all posts
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Friday, December 5, 2008
marathonia
My marathon started on Tuesday. This post is by no means a review of any kind, merely opinions I guess. I am useless when it comes to reviews. I am void of thoughts. I saw all the following movies alone. heh.
First was 'Australia'. I thought it was decent. The cinema wasn't full, I was comfortable. I had room for my legs, which was good. I found it just okay. I wasn't bored. But I wasn't moved or feel connected to it either. It was an OK experience. However, I did something exciting last night. We went to ATLAB. This is where most, if not all films are developed and/or color graded in Australia. They were working on 'Australia' while I was there. They also had heaps of film rolls lyring around, waiting to be sent to cinemas. I saw 'When the earth stood still' film rolls. How cool is that?! I got a small souvenir, a strip of 35mm film roll. Jakun!
Later that night, was the opening film 'After School'. This was a huuuuge treat. This was probably the best movie I've seen this year. Everything was just brilliant. The acting, the marvelous plot, the beautiful color of film, etc. Everything. ... I can't find the trailer on youtube. How sad. I wonder how you guys are going to find this little gem. Haha. Too bad.
The next day, Ichi. This was good too. It wasn't astoundingly brilliant like after school. But, it still has its own merits. Ayase Haruka is simply beautiful. She doesn't have to do much, just stand there and look pretty. And it works! Storyline was pretty slow but I was indulging the fact that I'm watching a Japanese movie in a theatre. It was also quiet. I couldn't eat my bag of chips that I snuck in. Overall, it was a pleasing film.
I cheated with ALWAYS 2 and Welcome to the quiet room. I saw both on Crunchyroll.com. Bad bad. But, that's because I couldn't go watch it in the cinema. I had work. I wished I'd seen ALWAYS 2 in the cinema. It's just breathtakingly beautiful. Also because Horikita Maki is in that. You guys might want to check out ALWAYS first though. It's on crunchyroll as well.
Next one is tommorow, Kabei. This might prove to be yet another good one. With the likes of director Yoji Yamada, famous for Daremo Shiranai (Nobody knows), and also one of my favourite japanese actors, Tadanobu Asano! Ahh...it's going to be great!
Apart from these movies, I've also rented out 5 DVDs last night. I watched one this morning (Miss Potter) and there's 4 more to go. The marathonia continues!
Also, I've been busy coming up with ideas for short films. I've finished writing one. We'll see how that goes. I'm writing a second one now. And there's 3 more ideas in my head. Slow and steady, pen to paper, slow and steady. Exciting times, just can't wait to get back and get things going. It's just a matter of time.
N
First was 'Australia'. I thought it was decent. The cinema wasn't full, I was comfortable. I had room for my legs, which was good. I found it just okay. I wasn't bored. But I wasn't moved or feel connected to it either. It was an OK experience. However, I did something exciting last night. We went to ATLAB. This is where most, if not all films are developed and/or color graded in Australia. They were working on 'Australia' while I was there. They also had heaps of film rolls lyring around, waiting to be sent to cinemas. I saw 'When the earth stood still' film rolls. How cool is that?! I got a small souvenir, a strip of 35mm film roll. Jakun!
Later that night, was the opening film 'After School'. This was a huuuuge treat. This was probably the best movie I've seen this year. Everything was just brilliant. The acting, the marvelous plot, the beautiful color of film, etc. Everything. ... I can't find the trailer on youtube. How sad. I wonder how you guys are going to find this little gem. Haha. Too bad.
The next day, Ichi. This was good too. It wasn't astoundingly brilliant like after school. But, it still has its own merits. Ayase Haruka is simply beautiful. She doesn't have to do much, just stand there and look pretty. And it works! Storyline was pretty slow but I was indulging the fact that I'm watching a Japanese movie in a theatre. It was also quiet. I couldn't eat my bag of chips that I snuck in. Overall, it was a pleasing film.
I cheated with ALWAYS 2 and Welcome to the quiet room. I saw both on Crunchyroll.com. Bad bad. But, that's because I couldn't go watch it in the cinema. I had work. I wished I'd seen ALWAYS 2 in the cinema. It's just breathtakingly beautiful. Also because Horikita Maki is in that. You guys might want to check out ALWAYS first though. It's on crunchyroll as well.
Next one is tommorow, Kabei. This might prove to be yet another good one. With the likes of director Yoji Yamada, famous for Daremo Shiranai (Nobody knows), and also one of my favourite japanese actors, Tadanobu Asano! Ahh...it's going to be great!
Apart from these movies, I've also rented out 5 DVDs last night. I watched one this morning (Miss Potter) and there's 4 more to go. The marathonia continues!
Also, I've been busy coming up with ideas for short films. I've finished writing one. We'll see how that goes. I'm writing a second one now. And there's 3 more ideas in my head. Slow and steady, pen to paper, slow and steady. Exciting times, just can't wait to get back and get things going. It's just a matter of time.
N
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I can't wait to watch these
After School
If what we know of anyone's character is limited to what they want to reveal, how can we really know the truth about them? Three high school alumni and a shifty detective find themselves tangled in a web of deceit under the watchful eyes of the yakuza. Like planning for the perfect heist, this intriguing drama of love and affection will catch you completely off guard like a lurking pawn who just became Queen.
After three hard-working years, After School is the follow up to Kenji Uchida’s unheralded debut, A Stranger of Mine that won several prizes during the Critics’ Fortnight at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2005.
Director : Kenji Uchida
Producer : Makoto Fujimoto (exec), Satoshi Akagi, Hiroshi Ohnishi, Daisuke Ohoka
Screenplay : Kenji Uchida
Cast : Yo Oizumi, Masato Sakai, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Takako Tokiwa
Japanese w/English subtitles
2008 | 35mm | 102 Mins | Comedy/ Suspense/ Mystery
Sydney: Tue 2 Dec, 8:00pm
Ichi
On a journey to find her long-lost caretaker, Ichi travels alone. She is beautiful, gifted with a remarkable shamisen ability… and is blind. Many try to take advantage of her disability but beneath her frail exterior lies an iron-willed justice-seeking swordswoman. She trusts no one and fights with passion and absolute precision. Her voyage leads her to meet Toma, a samurai, and she finds herself caught in a web between two factions vying for power.
Director : Fumihiko Sori
Producers : Nobuyuki Toya (exec), Nobuhiro Azuma, Koji Yoshida, Yasushi Umemura
Screenplay : Taeko Asano
Cast : Haruka Ayase, Takao Osawa, Shidou Nakamura, Yosuke Kubozuka
Japanese w/English subtitles
2008 | 35mm | 118 mins | Action/ Samurai/ Romance
Sydney: Wed 3 Dec, 9:15pm
Always, Sunset on Third Street 2
Following the box office sensation of Always, Sunset on Third Street, the residents of Third Street return in this uplifting story of hope. Tokyo Tower is now completed, and Japan is about to begin a decade-long boom. This period piece of life in post war times serves as a reminder that despite the many obstacles and adversaries we face, there is always a brighter future ahead. The Third Street residents will remind you of the essential elements of the simple life: love, joy, hope and plenty of laughter.
Director : Takashi Yamazaki
Producers : Shuji Abe (exec), Seiji Okuda (exec), Chikahiro Ando, Nozomu Takahashi, Keiichiro Moriya
Original Story : Ryohei Saigan
Screenplay : Takashi Yamazaki, Ryota Kosawa
Cast : Hidetaka Yoshioka, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Koyuki
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 146 mins | Drama/ Comedy
Sydney: Wed 3 Dec, 6:30pm
The quiet room
Asuka awakes to find herself in the isolated ward of a psychiatric hospital for women. The young magazine journalist has been in a coma for two days after an abusive night of alcohol and sedatives, and no recollection of what happened. In ‘the quiet room’, Asuka is forced to deal with her repressed past, amidst a quirky assortment of fellow patients.
Director : Suzuki Matsuo
Producers : Masao Toyoshima (exec), Naoki Kitagawa (exec), Shiniji Ogawa
Original Story : Suzuki Matsuo
Screenplay : Suzuki Matsuo
Cast : Yuki Uchida, Kankuro Kudo, Yu Aoi, Ryo
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 118 mins | Drama/ Comedy
Sydney: Fri 5 Dec, 8:55pm
Kabei - Our Mother
Set in the shadows of pre-WWII, the sudden arrest of Shigeru sends the Nogami family into distress. Kayo, along with her two daughters, is now left alone to carry the burden of making ends meet. Life is tough as fear, exhaustion and anxiety settles in, yet Kayo maintains her firm composure. Kabei - Our Mother is a compelling account of maternal love and survival, paying homage to mothers who have sacrificed their all for the sake of their family.
Director : Yoji Yamada
Producers : Hiroshi Fukazawa, Takashi Yajima
Original Story : Teruyo Nogami
Screenplay : Yoji Yamada, Emiko Hiramatsu
Cast : Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsugoro Bando, Tadanobu Asano
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 132 mins | Drama
Sydney: Sat 6 Dec, 1:30pm
*Information taken from Sydney Japanese Film Festival Website.
I'll probably be watching these alone. loner sial. Might miss Ichi. hmmm.
N
If what we know of anyone's character is limited to what they want to reveal, how can we really know the truth about them? Three high school alumni and a shifty detective find themselves tangled in a web of deceit under the watchful eyes of the yakuza. Like planning for the perfect heist, this intriguing drama of love and affection will catch you completely off guard like a lurking pawn who just became Queen.
After three hard-working years, After School is the follow up to Kenji Uchida’s unheralded debut, A Stranger of Mine that won several prizes during the Critics’ Fortnight at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2005.
Director : Kenji Uchida
Producer : Makoto Fujimoto (exec), Satoshi Akagi, Hiroshi Ohnishi, Daisuke Ohoka
Screenplay : Kenji Uchida
Cast : Yo Oizumi, Masato Sakai, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Takako Tokiwa
Japanese w/English subtitles
2008 | 35mm | 102 Mins | Comedy/ Suspense/ Mystery
Sydney: Tue 2 Dec, 8:00pm
Ichi
On a journey to find her long-lost caretaker, Ichi travels alone. She is beautiful, gifted with a remarkable shamisen ability… and is blind. Many try to take advantage of her disability but beneath her frail exterior lies an iron-willed justice-seeking swordswoman. She trusts no one and fights with passion and absolute precision. Her voyage leads her to meet Toma, a samurai, and she finds herself caught in a web between two factions vying for power.
Director : Fumihiko Sori
Producers : Nobuyuki Toya (exec), Nobuhiro Azuma, Koji Yoshida, Yasushi Umemura
Screenplay : Taeko Asano
Cast : Haruka Ayase, Takao Osawa, Shidou Nakamura, Yosuke Kubozuka
Japanese w/English subtitles
2008 | 35mm | 118 mins | Action/ Samurai/ Romance
Sydney: Wed 3 Dec, 9:15pm
Always, Sunset on Third Street 2
Following the box office sensation of Always, Sunset on Third Street, the residents of Third Street return in this uplifting story of hope. Tokyo Tower is now completed, and Japan is about to begin a decade-long boom. This period piece of life in post war times serves as a reminder that despite the many obstacles and adversaries we face, there is always a brighter future ahead. The Third Street residents will remind you of the essential elements of the simple life: love, joy, hope and plenty of laughter.
Director : Takashi Yamazaki
Producers : Shuji Abe (exec), Seiji Okuda (exec), Chikahiro Ando, Nozomu Takahashi, Keiichiro Moriya
Original Story : Ryohei Saigan
Screenplay : Takashi Yamazaki, Ryota Kosawa
Cast : Hidetaka Yoshioka, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Koyuki
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 146 mins | Drama/ Comedy
Sydney: Wed 3 Dec, 6:30pm
The quiet room
Asuka awakes to find herself in the isolated ward of a psychiatric hospital for women. The young magazine journalist has been in a coma for two days after an abusive night of alcohol and sedatives, and no recollection of what happened. In ‘the quiet room’, Asuka is forced to deal with her repressed past, amidst a quirky assortment of fellow patients.
Director : Suzuki Matsuo
Producers : Masao Toyoshima (exec), Naoki Kitagawa (exec), Shiniji Ogawa
Original Story : Suzuki Matsuo
Screenplay : Suzuki Matsuo
Cast : Yuki Uchida, Kankuro Kudo, Yu Aoi, Ryo
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 118 mins | Drama/ Comedy
Sydney: Fri 5 Dec, 8:55pm
Kabei - Our Mother
Set in the shadows of pre-WWII, the sudden arrest of Shigeru sends the Nogami family into distress. Kayo, along with her two daughters, is now left alone to carry the burden of making ends meet. Life is tough as fear, exhaustion and anxiety settles in, yet Kayo maintains her firm composure. Kabei - Our Mother is a compelling account of maternal love and survival, paying homage to mothers who have sacrificed their all for the sake of their family.
Director : Yoji Yamada
Producers : Hiroshi Fukazawa, Takashi Yajima
Original Story : Teruyo Nogami
Screenplay : Yoji Yamada, Emiko Hiramatsu
Cast : Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsugoro Bando, Tadanobu Asano
Japanese w/English subtitles
2007 | 35mm | 132 mins | Drama
Sydney: Sat 6 Dec, 1:30pm
*Information taken from Sydney Japanese Film Festival Website.
I'll probably be watching these alone. loner sial. Might miss Ichi. hmmm.
N
Friday, November 14, 2008
Greater Union George St
This is going to be huge! Who wants to go check out Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, it's happening this Thursday (edit: Tuesday) guys! I can't make it. Tensyen! Patutkah aku ponteng? Mesti kalau nampak pun, 2 saat je. Sapa yang free tu, pergi je lah!N
Monday, October 27, 2008
Twists and turns
Something reminded me of the 'Never-ending Story'. How cool is that title.
I saw an old Bjork video. She finds a big book talking about her life. She brings this book to a publisher who loves it. Hence, it gets published and gains popularity. It turns into a play and shown to a packed theater. The publisher is among the crowd and Bjork is the star of the play. The play is about her finding a book, which turns into a play. So, in her play, there is another play with another group of people as crowds (the publisher is in this crowd as well).
confusing?! i don't remember the song name.
Adaptation:
Charlie Kaufman writes the screenplay. The movie is about Charlie Kaufman writing the screenplay to the movie that we're watching. How twisted. Synecdote, New York. Can't wait to see this genious' directorial debut.
I find these interesting, yet something is still missing. All these concepts are but a shell. I need to find the underlying essence, the core.
Unlike life, it is all make believe.
I have an idea for a project.
N
I saw an old Bjork video. She finds a big book talking about her life. She brings this book to a publisher who loves it. Hence, it gets published and gains popularity. It turns into a play and shown to a packed theater. The publisher is among the crowd and Bjork is the star of the play. The play is about her finding a book, which turns into a play. So, in her play, there is another play with another group of people as crowds (the publisher is in this crowd as well).confusing?! i don't remember the song name.
Adaptation:
Charlie Kaufman writes the screenplay. The movie is about Charlie Kaufman writing the screenplay to the movie that we're watching. How twisted. Synecdote, New York. Can't wait to see this genious' directorial debut.
I find these interesting, yet something is still missing. All these concepts are but a shell. I need to find the underlying essence, the core.
Unlike life, it is all make believe.
I have an idea for a project.
N
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