tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post7373418375819920731..comments2024-02-17T09:53:06.168+00:00Comments on Notes from the Slushpile: How Writers Can Learn from DVDsCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-37083975051051888522005-12-09T16:58:30.356+00:002005-12-09T16:58:30.356+00:00Yes, Lord of the Rings, which is extensive indeed....Yes, Lord of the Rings, which is extensive indeed. Also Star Wars, also extensive, all very, very informative.<br><br>USEFUL idea for writers, Candy, thanks, very much.Rinda M. Byersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-87583312864747243612005-12-10T21:41:13.903+00:002005-12-10T21:41:13.903+00:00The Day After Tomorrow also points out how there a...The Day After Tomorrow also points out how there are never "talking heads" scenes - scenes where dialogue takes place with no action. the director always makes sure the characters are walking swiftly down a corridor, watering plants, doing something while they're talking. dialogue is spiced up if characters are also in action (preferably in a relevant, plot-moving activity) while they talk.Candy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08007409312955086752noreply@blogger.com