16. Should We "Save the Cat" or Let It Die? A Discussion About Script Structure

Save the Cat (By Blake Snyder) // On Amazon The "Beat Sheet," a now classic writing tool for analyzing a script // Here's one for STAR WARS Joseph Campbell links // A cool video explaining his stuff (“The hero’s journey”)Here's his famous bookLethal Weapon // "I'm too old for this shit" // "Do Ya Really Wanna Jump? Let's Do It" Youʼve Got Mail Dumb And Dumber // "So youʼre sayin' Thereʼs a Chance" Princess Bride // "Have fun storming the castle" Adaptation // Watch the Trailer Robert McKee Seminar Scene Robert McKee talking about the dangers of formulaic screenwriting Charlie Kauffman // Long ass (but worth a watch) Screenwriting Master Class Watchmen // Watch the Trailer What to Know for your FIRST TIME HAVING SEX Children of Men // Watch the trailer AMP studios // Check out the website 2001: A Space Odyssey // A great behind the scenes video Mulholland Drive // Watch the trailer

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