Working your Stereotypes
Being ‘stereotyped’ is often seen as a bad thing, particularly in scripts and books. Then there’s Christopher Vogler, who theorises that there are eight ‘archetypes’ – the mentor, the hero, the ally, the herald and so on and so forth. For my part, I think that these eight have limited use. There are far more [...]
The Power of Ghosts
This week I’m focusing on how absence can be a powerful thing in film. The dead hold a lot of sway over characters, whatever the genre, and usually they are integral to the character completing their quest.
Introductions, introductions
This post is another top 10 – this time of opening credits for TV shows. You know, some credits just get you in the mood. These are my personal favourites:
Top 10: Mentor Characters
I promised you a top 10, and when I promise, I deliver. Here are mine, in no particular order: