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a character must be credible:
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
the two most powerful scenes in a story are the last two act climaxes.
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
it weaves small stories around an idea, so that these group photos vibrate with energy.
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
The Spine is the deep desire in and effort by the protagonist to restore the balance of life.
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
Story is metaphor for life and life is lived in time.
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
Yet, and most important, a film’s poetics must be handled with virtual invisibility and go consciously unrecognized.
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
A great work is a living metaphor that says, “Life is like this.”
Robert McKee • Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
The last act wants to be the shortest of all.