A Writer’s Voice: What’s The Worst Thing That Can Happen? BLUE RUIN, THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM & ALIEN
In this installment of A Writer’s Voice we’re going to be looking at Blue Ruin, a nice little indie thriller by Jeremy Saulnier. What’s interesting about Blue Ruin is that its main character, Dwight, does not…
In this installment of A Writer's Voice we're going to be looking at Blue Ruin, a nice little indie thriller by Jeremy Saulnier. What's interesting about Blue Ruin is that its main character, Dwight, does not arc in the traditional way. He doesn't change in the way that screenplay characters typically change. In fact, the primary journey of Blue Ruin is built around plot, rather than what we would generally consider structure. And yet, the result is a powerfully compelling film, that succeeds both as a character portrait, and as a thriller.
If you've ever struggled finding the structure of your screenplay, this podcast if for you. We'll be looking at the recent indie thriller Blue Ruin, as well as big-budget action movies like The Bourne Ultimatum and Alien, to show you a simple way to build a powerful structure for your movie, without sacrificing character.
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The founder of Jacob Krueger Studio, Jacob has worked with all kinds of writers, from Academy and Tony Award Winners, to young writers picking up the pen for the first time. His writing includes The Matthew Shepard Story, for which he won the Writers Guild of America Paul Selvin Award and was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Screenplay. To follow Jacob’s blog or learn more about his Screenwriting Workshops, Online Classes, and International Retreats please visit WriteYourScreenplay.com.
