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In this series of articles, we’re going to do a deep-dive on one knockout scene from a great movie. Today’s movie is GLENGARRY GLENN ROSS. The scene is when Al Pacino delivers a monologue to Jonathan Pryce, the context being that Pacino’s character is trying to close a sale.
One common tool in the screenwriting shed is the eating/drinking scene: the characters meet up for coffee in a café; they go out for a beer; they sit down for a family dinner; they make reservations at a swanky restaurant. But these scenes can present a challenge.
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THE A-STORY. Many narratives are actually comprised of multiple interweaving “stories,” each of which has a function within the larger whole. We more typically see this kind of breaking in TV writing, and the use and definitions of the alphabetical “stories” vary between feature and TV.
Midpoint Turn. When it comes to conversations around three-act structure, it’s rare to see much attention given to the midpoint turn. And while it might not be as consistently vital as plot points one and two, there is a lot of potential value to be had from a strong midpoint turn.
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TRACKING THE CHARACTERS. “Tracking” is the term used to describe consistency within character development and behavior within the story. Simply put, it means making sure that the things the characters say and do make sense within the context of the narrative and their established personalities.
When determining comparables, you’re looking at genre, sub-genre, paradigm, tone, level of name talent (that is, how big the movie stars in the movie are), the target audience, the budget level, and most importantly how the films did financially speaking.