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Does a protagonist always need a contradictory unconscious desire?

Does a protagonist always need a contradictory unconscious desire?

Aug 26, 2011 - 12:00 AM

If a protagonist knocking on a door for help previously in a story yields no result, is it deus ex machina if at the end he knocks on the same door and suddenly gets the help he needs?

If a protagonist knocking on a door for help previously in a story yields no result, is it deus ex machina if at the end he knocks on the same door and suddenly gets the help he needs?

Aug 25, 2011 - 12:00 AM

What is the difference between mood and emotion in a film or in a TV series, and which is more important?

What is the difference between mood and emotion in a film or in a TV series, and which is more important?

Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00 AM

What would be the negation of the negation for helping people?

What would be the negation of the negation for helping people?

Aug 23, 2011 - 12:00 AM

In a long-running TV series, the audience "grows up' with the characters and has an ever- increasing maturity level and knowledge of each character's traits. Is this something the writer needs to keep in mind?

In a long-running TV series, the audience "grows up' with the characters and has an ever- increasing maturity level and knowledge of each character's traits. Is this something the writer needs to keep in mind?

Aug 22, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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How would a controlling idea work for a TV series?

How would a controlling idea work for a TV series?

Aug 19, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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I am a journalist and want to make a documentary. Could you spend more time in your lectures on journalism and documentary-making?

I am a journalist and want to make a documentary. Could you spend more time in your lectures on journalism and documentary-making?

Aug 18, 2011 - 12:00 AM

There seem to be two schools of thought when it comes to writing. One is the approach of education and research, as you prefer, and another says that instinct and talent are what is important. Could you elaborate?

There seem to be two schools of thought when it comes to writing. One is the approach of education and research, as you prefer, and another says that instinct and talent are what is important. Could you elaborate?

Aug 17, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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Animated films are becoming more and more popular. I’m afraid that they are taking over the entire film industry. What do you think of this?

Animated films are becoming more and more popular. I’m afraid that they are taking over the entire film industry. What do you think of this?

Aug 16, 2011 - 12:00 AM

I love “Citizen Kane” but I see that you’ve won a BAFTA for trashing it. I think it is a great film. Could you explain to me why you think that it is not?

I love “Citizen Kane” but I see that you’ve won a BAFTA for trashing it. I think it is a great film. Could you explain to me why you think that it is not?

Aug 15, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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