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Lecture 8:Lecture 8:Keeping All Keeping All
the Plates Spinning!the Plates Spinning!
Professor Christopher Bradley
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont
Based on a short story by Stephen King
Previous LessonPrevious Lesson• New World, New Rules
• The Formation of Teams
• Subplots
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Little Miss Sunshine (2006)Screenplay by Michael Arndt
In this LessonIn this Lesson
• The Love Story Subplot
• The “Ticking Clock”
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Titanic (1997)Screenplay by James Cameron
The Love Story SubplotThe Love Story Subplot
4Lesson 8: Part I
Donnie Darko (2001)Screenplay by Richard Kelly
Stakes and Character InfoStakes and Character Info• Notice while you’re watching today’s
clips that either the stakes are going up or you’re gaining valuable character information (or both).
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont
Based on a short story by Stephen King
Love StoryLove Story• Love story: In general, there is a kiss
(literally or metaphorically) by approximately page 45
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Harold and Maude (1972)Screenplay by Colin Higgins
Love Story: Love Story: Donnie DarkoDonnie Darko• They almost kiss. “I want it to be at a time
that will remind me…” “How beautiful life can be?”
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• Resonates beautifully with the overall story. • Please pause the lecture and watch the first
clip from Donnie Darko.
Donnie Darko (2001)Screenplay by Richard Kelly
Love Story: Harold and Maude Love Story: Harold and Maude
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• Harold has said no to almost everything in life, but with Maude, he expresses compassion, says yes to an after-dinner liqueur and instantly takes up a musical instrument.
• Please pause the lecture and watch the clip from Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude (1972)Screenplay by Colin Higgins
Love Story: Love Story: The Shawshank RedemptionThe Shawshank Redemption
• There has been little or no kindness in Andy’s prison life.
• Andy gets beer for his fellow prisoners.
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• Red returns Andy’s gesture of humanity.
• Please pause the lecture and watch the clip from The Shawshank Redemption.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont
Based on a short story by Stephen King
The “Ticking Clock”The “Ticking Clock”
10Lesson 8: Part II
Titanic (1997)Screenplay by James Cameron
The Ticking ClockThe Ticking Clock
• Adding a time lock to your story can be a very effective way of raising the stakes.
• The contest deadline in Little Miss Sunshine,
for example.
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Little Miss Sunshine (2006)Screenplay by Michael Arndt
The Ticking Clock: The Ticking Clock: Donnie Darko Donnie Darko
• We know when the world is supposed to come to an end.
• Regular time updates.• Please pause the
lecture and watch
the second clip from
Donnie Darko.
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Donnie Darko (2001)Screenplay by Richard Kelly
The Ticking Clock: The Ticking Clock: TitanicTitanic
• We are told that the ship has only a certain amount of time to
stay afloat.• Please pause the
lecture and watch
the clip from Titanic.
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Titanic (1997)Screenplay by James Cameron
AssignmentsAssignments
14Lesson 8: Part III
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont
Based on a short story by Stephen King
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E-Board PostE-Board Post
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• Post the first 15 pages of your Second Act, including (most likely) the plan, the formation of teams and creation and/or development of your subplots.
• Remember also, you should also be re-writing your earlier pages based on the feedback you’ve received and realizations you’ve had as you to write!
End of Lecture 8End of Lecture 8
Next Lecture: Your Protagonist’s Big Failure!16
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont
Based on a short story by Stephen King