NOTHING will take your writing to the next level faster than watching movies for story structure. So here's a post to help you get in some stealth craft work over the holidays!
I watched an older movie called Love and Other Drugs. Classic Cinderella story structure with third act breakup and the hero changing his ways to be with her.
Jake Gyllenhaal is a player and Anne Hathaway has Parkinson's. I loved the humor about Viagra. The best part was that they don't say anything directly. As in real life, we don't come out and state our feelings, but we might show it through awkward stuttering or weird innuendo and longing looks. There's a big moment where Jake buys her Chinese food and says, "This is nice." Jake is fully nekkid several times too so that made it perfect for me.
It would be great if you watch it because this movie hit me in the feels and I made it the role model for my current WIP. There were several things I liked. Mostly that aching feeling he has, the way he looks at her, that she can heal his inner child so he's willing to sacrifice for that. He doesn't say it but hints at it when he discusses having ADHD as a child. It maintains the tension until the final chase. During his dark moment, the brother (mentor) makes a statement about "empty sex" that states the theme and causes Jake's internal shift. I loved it all.
Romance on screen is presented as real but is couched in unrealistic plots there’s no instant good outcome. Would like some examples of reel (!) life scenarios! -- Novelist
Thanks Alex, for the analysis, even though I choke on this movie. Since you offered, my holiday movie suggestion is Die Hard. I plan to test my analysis skills on that one this year.
Holy cow! This is in-depth! Thank you for this early Christmas present!
You're very welcome! I hope you find exactly what you need for your own book.
I watched an older movie called Love and Other Drugs. Classic Cinderella story structure with third act breakup and the hero changing his ways to be with her.
Jake Gyllenhaal is a player and Anne Hathaway has Parkinson's. I loved the humor about Viagra. The best part was that they don't say anything directly. As in real life, we don't come out and state our feelings, but we might show it through awkward stuttering or weird innuendo and longing looks. There's a big moment where Jake buys her Chinese food and says, "This is nice." Jake is fully nekkid several times too so that made it perfect for me.
Omg, how have I not seen that one? I love both of them. Will watch it immediately! Thank you!
It would be great if you watch it because this movie hit me in the feels and I made it the role model for my current WIP. There were several things I liked. Mostly that aching feeling he has, the way he looks at her, that she can heal his inner child so he's willing to sacrifice for that. He doesn't say it but hints at it when he discusses having ADHD as a child. It maintains the tension until the final chase. During his dark moment, the brother (mentor) makes a statement about "empty sex" that states the theme and causes Jake's internal shift. I loved it all.
Romance on screen is presented as real but is couched in unrealistic plots there’s no instant good outcome. Would like some examples of reel (!) life scenarios! -- Novelist
Reel life love stories, you mean? Or other genres?
I prefer more the Hallmark holiday movies.
Yeah, they're definitely not for me. But watching three in a row would give you a solid idea of the format, if that's what you want to write!
Thanks Alex, for the analysis, even though I choke on this movie. Since you offered, my holiday movie suggestion is Die Hard. I plan to test my analysis skills on that one this year.
I think it's hilarious that Die Hard has become a Christmas classic. Good choice, and I can certainly do some notes on it!
Coolbeans!
Wld love ideas of bi novels recent and literary. No genre.
It’s supposed to be real, but some reality gets stretched.