On Story: 212 Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Thriller master writer/director Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Lethal Weapon) discusses the critical elements of a taut, suspense-filled movie – raising stakes, unexpected reversals, and satisfying payoffs – using examples from such classics as Rocky, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and La Femme Nikita. Followed by the apocalyptic short film Blind Spot by writer/director Matthew Nayman. On Story offers a behind-the-scenes look into the process of screenwriting and filmmaking from acclaimed screenwriters, showr
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