Edgar Wright

Edgar Howard Wright is an English director, screenwriter and producer. Recognized as an auteur, he is famous for his fast-paced and kinetic, satirical genre films, which feature extensive reliance on music, Steadicam tracking shots, dolly zooms and a signature editing style that includes transitions, whip-pans and wipes.

The Best Movies of 2010 — The Year in Review

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192010-2019 2010 was an interesting time in the film industry. Franchises like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings were dormant for the time being. “Cinematic universe” had yet to become a Hollywood buzzword. It was a great year for independent filmmaking, which makes for ranking the best movies of 2010 an interesting endeavor.We’ve had plenty of time to let these films gestate. Sometimes it’s better to wait before ranking films to see how they fully impact the zeitgeist and to see how some films age better than others. This list is the first part of an exciting series…

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Mike Bedard

How to Write a Car Chase Scene in a Screenplay [with Examples]

There’s something about a car chase that captivates an audience.  Maybe it’s the need for speed, or, perhaps it’s the knowledge that at any moment the scene can come to an abrupt end that gets the heart racing. But is it easy to pull off? Nowadays, sophisticated audiences require more from their action scenes.  Car chases are a staple of the silver screen and it takes a true craftsman to pen a great chase. So how does a writer craft a car chase scene that is both readable and cinematic?  Let’s first take a look at the evolution of these…

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Herman Wilkins