Groundhog Day Reflection

The non-linear structure that they used is that the main character relives the same day countless times until he finally has a day where he becomes the best person he could possibly be.  Groundhog Day is more like Run Lola Run than Memento and Citizen Kane.  In Run Lola Run, the main character doesn't necessarily 'relive' the same day but we see the same scenario play out three different ways.  This is similar to Groundhog Day because the main character in Groundhog Day plays out each day differently than the last.    In Citizen Kane and Memento, they don't use this type of non-linear structure.  Citizen Kane has the same person but from different perspectives on multiple things and in Memento it's reverse-chronological order.

Pilot Critique "Cheaters"

Format - 1

Unique/Interesting Characters - 1 1/2

Entertaining Story - 1

Did not use the correct Script Format.  The characters are very stereotypical, a lot like cheerleaders.  There is not really a story here, other than all the girls liking a football player named John Tucker.

Pilot Critique "Troubled Life"

Format - 3

Unique/Interesting Characters - 2

Entertaining Story/Conflict - 2

Format is all good.  Only the main character is any interesting at all, barely any exposition on her "friends" and Jeremy.  Conflict has not really been too crazy, yet.

Psycho Reflection

There are many different ways to experiment with screenplays, such as killing off the hero very early.  That's what makes it most creative and interesting and unique compared to modern movies.  The main characters are unique and have their own kind of problems.  The side characters aren't too one-dimensional but not enough to be a main character in my opinion.  The writer has a very subtle humor tone and there are various instances of symbolism.  For example, all the stuffed birds and shots of Norman making him look like a bird when he talks and chews.  This is also in reference to the main hero's last name, Krane, which is a type of bird.

Concept 25 Brainstormer

Question #2:

1. "The new girl finds a skilled bunch in a new town."
2. "High school is just full of unique people and problems."
3. "Professional teens doing what they do best."
4. "Guinevere's new friends have their specialties."
5. "Guinevere has a real group of friends to rely on."
6. "Not your average group of juveniles."

Pilot Critique #2

Chris and Olivia

Format: 3

Unique/Interesting Characters: 2

Entertaining Story/Conflict: 2

A little more immediate conflict that is in your face would be nice.  Format is good and correct.  The characters aren't too unique yet, but that's because it is just the first 10 scenes.

Pilot Critique

Format: 2

Unique/Interesting Characters: 2

Entertaining Story/Conflict: 3

I think some of the formatting needs a little work.  Correct format on certain shots rather than in the descriptions.  The characters need a bit more traits or attributes, maybe spend some more time on exposition rather than getting into the conflict so quickly.  Conflict is pretty sudden, no time to think which is pretty cool.