I think that’s the thing about McKee that I like. He’s there if you need him. You can do anything you want, so long as it works. And if it doesn’t work, and you’re stuck, well, here’s some stuff to fall back on that will work.
Robert McKee actually chose the casting of Brian Cox. His requisites to be in Adaptation were to choose who played him, to have a redemptive scene, and to help Kauffman actually make the story good.
If these gurus had all the answers , they'd be writing selling screenplays every week. They make money on talking about writing, not writing. Not to say they're not experts on the concepts. They are, but the creative process is beyond definition.
Some of them have a good degree of success selling their screenplays, but it's not like a bakery where you churn out 100 donuts and know there will be 100 hungry people who want them. Sometimes what's in your heart to write won't have an audience in the market of that era. A stable income teaching the craft seems like a very sensible choice.
Again a great video. I'm learning a lot from this channel. You have also done a few novel-writers. Like George R.R. Martin, Stephen King and J.K. Rowling. Maybe you can do a Brandon Sanderson video? Thanks for making this helpfull videos.
I really wish horror writers would listen to this and understand how important rules and limitations are. I'm so tired of unbeatable antagonists that can do anything, yet for some reason they wallow about for two hours only so the movie can happen.
I think that’s the thing about McKee that I like. He’s there if you need him. You can do anything you want, so long as it works. And if it doesn’t work, and you’re stuck, well, here’s some stuff to fall back on that will work.
I love the tips about putting my character under pressure, and that his desire must be implied, not explicitly stated. This is pure gold.
I read two of his books. Great screenwriter teacher.
So many great tips. Tip #4 is a great one to remember when it often gets looked over and can add so much.
I thought Brian Cox was in the thumbnail pic. His casting as Robert in Adaptation was perfect 😂
It was indeed Outstanding casting! ✅💯😁
Robert McKee actually chose the casting of Brian Cox.
His requisites to be in Adaptation were to choose who played him, to have a redemptive scene, and to help Kauffman actually make the story good.
I think a lot of writers forget that basic question. What does the lead character want? Answering that question writes your plot.
Now I understand the difficulties faced in writing a memoir. It is the most restrictive of the genres.
If these gurus had all the answers , they'd be writing selling screenplays every week. They make money on talking about writing, not writing. Not to say they're not experts on the concepts. They are, but the creative process is beyond definition.
Some of them have a good degree of success selling their screenplays, but it's not like a bakery where you churn out 100 donuts and know there will be 100 hungry people who want them.
Sometimes what's in your heart to write won't have an audience in the market of that era. A stable income teaching the craft seems like a very sensible choice.
@@MaximilianonMars wrong. None of the gurus sell.
Cherry pick the good and spit out the bad.
Clearly the gurus have answers because talented people seek their company. You can Google what others say about McKee, like the great William Goldman.
@@l3mmycautionthe real test would be if great directors wanted a Guru to write something for them, but that isn't the case.
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Clicked on this so fast - as always, thank you for these!
I actually have a copy of Story (it was one of my textbooks when I was in film school). I need to get Character and Dialogue to complete the set.
Very useful 😊
Good content... Keep it up for us
Again a great video. I'm learning a lot from this channel. You have also done a few novel-writers. Like George R.R. Martin, Stephen King and J.K. Rowling. Maybe you can do a Brandon Sanderson video?
Thanks for making this helpfull videos.
I really wish horror writers would listen to this and understand how important rules and limitations are. I'm so tired of unbeatable antagonists that can do anything, yet for some reason they wallow about for two hours only so the movie can happen.
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Mel Gibson Tips? Plz?