In a Power of Truth film things are never what they seem. None of the major characters in The Dark Knight are what they seem at first glance. The tangled undergrowth of human duplicity catches and pulls at every character in the film.
Tag: Emotional Toolbox
The Dark Knight – Alfred & The Power of Love
A character driven by the Power of Love is often someone who tirelessly pushes another forward in a story. These characters— often soft-spoken, gentle and compliant on the outside— are made of strong, even steely, stuff on the inside. They believe the best place to be is the “power behind the throne.” All these qualities are very evident with Alfred.
The Dark Knight – Two Face & the Power of Conscience
Harvey Dent’s moral condemnation of crime fuels him to clean up Gotham and make it safe for ordinary citizens. He is a vigilant prosecutor of evil. After he is burned and Rachel dies, Dent moves toward his Dark Side and becomes Two Face, a twisted vigilante and self-appointed judge, jury and executioner.
#ThinkpieceThursday – Mamma Mia: We Need To Laugh!
#ThinkpieceThursday – This might be an ideal time to sell a comedy.
Relativity and Human Personality
“Einstein, in the special theory of relativity, proved that different observers, in different states of motion, see different realities.” That universal statement of the laws of physics and humanity is at the essence of the Nine Character Types.
Make the Strongest Choice
Always ask yourself– What would make the situation more impossible? What would torture your character more intensely. Then make the strongest choice. Ramp up the conflict. Make it more personal. The higher the stakes for the character the more the audience cares about what happens next.
#MondayMusings – Put It All Online
#MondayMusings – Internet Television needs to evolve
The Dark Knight, The Joker and Dr. Hunter S. Thompson – Power of Excitement
Two characters and films that explore the Dark Side of this Character Type: Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and The Joker (brilliantly played by Heath Ledger) in Dark Knight . Each is a great look at the underbelly of this fascinating Character Type.
Third Cocktail Question
Finishing up with the third cocktail question: “Would you like to hear a great idea for a movie?” For some reason, when people know you are a screenwriter they feel compelled to tell you their story or ask your opinion on their idea. As you are listening, realize you are sitting in the place of… Continue reading Third Cocktail Question
Second Cocktail Question
Continuing the cocktail party questions– “When do you find time to write?” People who meet me know I have limited time and a lot on my plate, travel, teaching, consulting, etc. The question also assumes, and sometimes people say it outright, that if they just could find the time they would write. Of if they… Continue reading Second Cocktail Question