How Do You Fully Dimensionalize a Character?
Robert McKee discusses designing your character’s dimensions with reference to Shakespeare’s Othello.
Why Is It Necessary To Study Genre?
Robert McKee discusses what to look out for when studying the stories within your genre, with reference to BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID.
Why Is Taste So Important for a Writer?
McKee discusses the difficulty in remaining objective about your writing.
Is a Formal Writing Education Necessary for Success?
Robert McKee is asked how artists such as Quentin Tarantino and Dennis Hopper became successful without a formal writing education.
Does a Character Need To Change In a Comedy?
Robert McKee discusses why comedic characters don’t need to change, using BRIDESMAIDS as a key example.
How to Get Away With Breaking the Comedy Principle: “Nobody Gets Hurt”
Robert McKee discusses how despite the violence used in SOUTH PARK, the comedic principle remains intact.
How Do Forces of Antagonism Apply to An Education Plot?
Robert McKee discusses the 1983 film TENDER MERCIES and how the forces of antagonism plague the protagonist, pushing him to the end of the line.
Do You Have to Develop the Story Arc for the Entire Life of a TV Series?
Robert McKee discusses the key factors to consider when designing the major dramatic question of your TV series.
Should I Submit My Script to an Agent or Try and Make the Film Independently?
Robert McKee discusses trying to get your script made independently, agents and the subject of taste and judgement.
What Is the Difference Between Ironic Endings and Ambiguous Endings?
Robert McKee discusses the pros and cons of straightforward, ironic, ambiguous and open endings.
Does the Expression of Emotion in Storytelling Differ Depending on Your Culture?
Robert McKee discusses clichés, false storytelling, and why certain stories do not travel between cultures.
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