The side-by-side comparisons of the same movie/story (both competently produced) through the WISH-FULFILLMENT/SWAGGER style and the GRIM/DOCUMENTARY style was fantastic - having seen many of the films you mentioned, the contrast is something many moviegoers may notice at the subconscious level, but have a hard time articulating; you laid it out in a succinct and powerful fashion.
This is great. I have been unconsciously doing this for my works, trying to make sure that the story is fun. My problem was the opposite, trying to maintain the story structure and not make it fun for funs sake and forgo everything else I am supposed to do. My last major problem was having was the moral theme incorporated into the story like you mentioned, but the book 'The Anatomy of Story' helped with that. Fantastic article!
The side-by-side comparisons of the same movie/story (both competently produced) through the WISH-FULFILLMENT/SWAGGER style and the GRIM/DOCUMENTARY style was fantastic - having seen many of the films you mentioned, the contrast is something many moviegoers may notice at the subconscious level, but have a hard time articulating; you laid it out in a succinct and powerful fashion.
Thanks Kai Chang, I’m very happy you enjoyed this and found it useful.
This is great. I have been unconsciously doing this for my works, trying to make sure that the story is fun. My problem was the opposite, trying to maintain the story structure and not make it fun for funs sake and forgo everything else I am supposed to do. My last major problem was having was the moral theme incorporated into the story like you mentioned, but the book 'The Anatomy of Story' helped with that. Fantastic article!
Thanks William, glad to hear it.
I have to watch Hardcore!