It seems that it could be hard to laugh at a character’s misfortune if you empathize too much. Robert McKee explains what distinguishes a comic character from a dramatic character.
Quotes of the Week:
“The analysis of character is the highest human entertainment.”
– Isaac Bashevis Singer
“Nothing in man is more serious than his sense of humor; it is the sign that he wants all the truth.”
– Mark van Doren
Featured Article:
“Woody Allen: The Art of Humor No. 1 “ – The Paris Review
The Paris Review‘s Michiko Kakutani talks with the acclaimed writer / director of ANNIE HALL about the craft of comedic storytelling.