There’s no better escape from the daily grind of reality than the movies. Fantasy films deliver on a double-dose of escapism, not only transporting us from our daily lives, but immersing us in wondrous places or introducing an outlandish, fantastic character in a world that looks a lot like ours, or some mixture or both. But what makes a fantasy movie really special isn’t just its spectacular effects, settings, and characters, it’s how these stories allow us to find a piece of ourselves within the most extraordinary circumstances. It’s a hard feat to achieve, which is why we’ve rounded up…
What is a character trope? In screenwriting, a trope is a common element of a story. In other words, a trope is something we see a lot. In a character sense, it’s a type of character we see a lot. The term trope is derived from the Greek (tropos) for “turn, direction, or way” and it’s meant to explain moments where the story figuratively shifts from one direction to another. However, tropes have come to be misnomered as cliches — and the term character trope often has more to do with the overuse of certain characteristics than it does with…
What makes a great music score? Does it need to dominate the soundtrack or can go unnoticed in the background? Should a contemporary movie always use modern music or is it blasphemy for a period piece to include pop songs? Whether you have answers to these questions or not, there's no denying the power of music in how we experience movies. These are the best movie scores of all time — some you will spot a mile away, others will raise some eyebrows, but all will get you thinking about what music you'll use in your next project.Continue reading 23…
