“In Dramatic Irony the audience knows more than the characters….What in Suspense would be anxiety about outcome and fear for the protagonist’s well being, in Dramatic Irony becomes dread of the moment the character discovers what we already know and compassion for someone we see heading for disaster.” Robert McKee Story Page 351 “It occurs […]
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Archive for the “Screenwriting From Iowa” CategoryAccording to Yves Lavandier in his book Writing Drama there is what I call an irony playground. Places where you’ll find irony having fun. Doing its thing. And Lavandier explains why we watch knowing things that other characters don’t. (He gives many examples in the book which I’ve just edited down to one example for […]
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31
2013
 
Dramatic Irony (Ibsen & Shakespeare)Posted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From IowaI’m starting to think that in terms of screenwriting, writing about irony is like writing about theme. Muddy waters. In fact, many screenwriting books don’t even mention irony. But like theme, conflict, concept, and emotions I’m starting to see irony as a top shelf tool for your writing took kit. In fact, some of my […] “Dramatic irony is a powerful convention that occurs when the hero or villain is thwarted or rewarded in a painful or unexpected manner. In All My Sons [written by Chester Erskine from a play by by Arthur Miller], the father is so desperate to earn money for his family that he cheats on the equipment […] “You’ll have a huge advantage if your concept contains irony.” Caron Reeves Scriptshadow “We teach best what we most need to learn. And I sure hope this won’t come back to bite me on the ass. Dramatic irony. What is it? I got no clue — says the professional screenwriter.” Terry Rossio Wordplayer/Dramatic Irony It’s […] “You’ll have a huge advantage if your concept contains irony.” Caron Reeves Scriptshadow “We teach best what we most need to learn. And I sure hope this won’t come back to bite me on the ass. Dramatic irony. What is it? I got no clue — says the professional screenwriter.” Terry Rossio Wordplayer/Dramatic Irony It’s […]
Jul
27
2013
Screenwriting da Chicago Way (2.0)Posted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From IowaSince yesterday’s post was on the Lincoln Highway I was looking for a fresh angle for re-post Saturday and I hit the jackpot. I realized that the Lincoln Highway passed through Chicago and Route 66 originated in Chicago so there was a good chance they two classic American roads intersected. So I just Googled it […]
Jul
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2013
Postcard #38 (Lincoln Highway)Posted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From IowaI’ve been walking that Lincoln Highway I thought you knowed Hard Traveling by Woody Guthrie A little sun-kissed blonde is comin’ my way Just beyond the Lincoln Highway Golden Gate sung by Al Jolson It seems to me that the Lincoln Highway is eclipsed in popularity by Route 66. They’re both classic roads in North […]
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25
2013
Postcard #37 (Peru/Starved Rock)Posted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From IowaFor years I drove through Illinois on I-80 to and never had a chance to stop in the Peru and Staved Rock area because I was either on my way to Chicago or heading home from Chicago. But I actually had a shoot in Peru the last two days so had a chance to kick […]
Jul
24
2013
Postcard #36 (“American Pickers”)Posted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From Iowa“We make a living telling the history of America…one piece at a time.” American Pickers Yesterday I stopped by Antique Archaeology in LeClaire, Iowa. Mike Wolfe once opened up a bicycle store and repair shop in Bettendorf, Iowa and that eventually led him to collecting and selling antique bikes. Fast forward to today where he […] |
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