100 Movies in 2020: #17, The Shape of Water Like a painting, The Shape of Water is visually arresting. It’s also difficult to articulate what makes the film to compelling. Those are the facts about this magical, elusive, unforgettable film that I can wrap my hands around. Release: 2017 Starring: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia […]
I’m on a mission to become a better storyteller in 2020 by studying 100 movies, 50 screenplays, and 25 women’s fiction books in 2020. I write a brief review that identifies a key writing tip or technique fiction writers and screenwriters can use in their own projects. I’ll update this post semi-monthly so you can […]
100 Movies in 2020: #16, Junebug Families are complicated. In the 2005 movie Junebug, director Phil Morrison employs creative uses of stillness to convey the characters’ deep and poignant sense of loneliness. Release: 2005 Starring: Amy Adams, Embeth Davidtz, Alessandro Nivola, Celia Weston, Scott Wilson, Ben McKenzie. Directed by: Phil Morrison Screenplay: Angus MacLachlan Setup […]
