Words in Action

Forms and techniques of film dialogue

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, Reference & Language, Language Arts
Cover of the book Words in Action by Paolo Braga, Peter Lang
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paolo Braga ISBN: 9783035193534
Publisher: Peter Lang Publication: May 31, 2015
Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Language: English
Author: Paolo Braga
ISBN: 9783035193534
Publisher: Peter Lang
Publication: May 31, 2015
Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Language: English

Words in Action dedicates to the subject of film dialogue a comprehensive exploration. The book analyzes a wide series of examples, perfectly chosen in contemporary American mainstream cinema – from Gladiator to The Devil Wears Prada, from Schindler’s List to A Beautiful Mind, from Collateral to The Dark Knight – and, in some cases, also in prime time TV drama – ER, The West Wing, House M.D., John Adams.
In a screenplay, the secrets of well written dialogue are hidden in the construction of the scene, where every word should stem from the theme of the story. At the light of this basic assumption, the book explores how Hollywood screenwriters create verbal duels assigning characters different frames of values and making the hero win by «reframing» what is at stake in the scene. The author elaborates on how Oscar winner authors such as Paul Haggis, Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian create subtext. Finally, the book highlights the screenwriting techniques to cover exposition, an issue which gives the author also the opportunity to concentrate on the differences between dialogues in movies and in TV drama.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Words in Action dedicates to the subject of film dialogue a comprehensive exploration. The book analyzes a wide series of examples, perfectly chosen in contemporary American mainstream cinema – from Gladiator to The Devil Wears Prada, from Schindler’s List to A Beautiful Mind, from Collateral to The Dark Knight – and, in some cases, also in prime time TV drama – ER, The West Wing, House M.D., John Adams.
In a screenplay, the secrets of well written dialogue are hidden in the construction of the scene, where every word should stem from the theme of the story. At the light of this basic assumption, the book explores how Hollywood screenwriters create verbal duels assigning characters different frames of values and making the hero win by «reframing» what is at stake in the scene. The author elaborates on how Oscar winner authors such as Paul Haggis, Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian create subtext. Finally, the book highlights the screenwriting techniques to cover exposition, an issue which gives the author also the opportunity to concentrate on the differences between dialogues in movies and in TV drama.

More books from Peter Lang

Cover of the book Information Society and its Manifestations: Economy, Politics, Culture by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Matthias Claudius als Literaturkritiker by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Lœuvre de Vladimir Nabokov au regard de la culture et de lart allemands by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book LAfrique belge aux XIXe et XXe siècles by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book On Language, Democracy, and Social Justice by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Public Service Media Renewal by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Tax Compliance aus unternehmensrechtlicher Sicht by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Die kranke Republik by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Case Analyses for Intellectual Property Law and New Media by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Gérontinnovations by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Thinking Between Islam and the West by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book From Tahrir Square to Ferguson by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Formularmaeßig abgeschlossene Garantievertraege beim Kfz-Kauf by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Visions of Europe by Paolo Braga
Cover of the book Beyond the Classroom by Paolo Braga
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy