A film's ending is crucial. It is the last thing an audience sees, and often the last thing it remembers, before leaving the theatre. Indeed, it is no stretch to suggest that, more than any other part of the film, the ending determines whether the audience likes a film or not. By extension, the ending of a script is probably the last thing the reader will remember when they put it down An otherwise great script will likely be passed on if it does not end well. "The Third Act" is the first screenwriting instructional book to focus entirely on that most important part of a script - the ending. Like the three-act paradigm for the entire screenplay, "The Third Act" offers a unique structure for the writer to follow when writing the last act of their script. No other screenwriting book offers this simple structural approach to endings in a three-act story. Additionally, "The Third Act" provides suggestions as to which type of ending writers should consider for their particular story. The book features detailed examinations of the endings of many memorable films, including "Rocky", "Rain Man"; "Good Will Hunting", "Saving Private Ryan", "Casablanca", "The Breakfast Club", "Se7en", "Lost in Translation", and "Gladiator". A check is provided at the end of each chapter, giving the reader some suggestions to apply in their writing based on the structural element being explored in that chapter. A longer and more comprehensive list of suggestions appears in an appendix.
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A Film's Ending Is Crucial!:
A film's ending is crucial. It is the last thing the audience sees and often the last thing they remember when they leave the theater. Indeed, it is no stretch to suggest that, more than any other part of the film, the ending determines whether the audience likes the film or not. By extension, the ending of a script is probably the last thing the reader will remember when they put it down. An otherwise great script will likely be passed on if it does not end well. "The Third Act" by Drew Yanno is the... more info
Different Way of Looking At the Three-Act Structure:
What this book is about doesn't really need a description, it's right in the title. It doesn't provide any earth-shattering revelations (at least for me); it just puts into words what most of us knew, if only subconsciously. But it does provide the reader with a new way of looking at the three-act structure. This is well worth getting.
Great Edition!!:
I am a screenwriter and also an avid student of the form. This book is different than any other than I have encountered in that it discusses in depth things to look at when crafting the third act of you're script. Now, it may be that you don't follow the 3 act structure, however, what I believe any writer wants is a powerful ending. This book suggests those things that usually occur in such films. There is no formula for what to do, but explanations as to what works and why. The information provided is... more info
The 3rd Act of your storycrafting effort...:
In the 3rd act of your storycrafting effort, you would want to know the keys to creating a great ending to your story, whether it be for the printed page, the silver screen, or the stage. And Mr. Yanno hands over those keys to you via this amazing book, aptly called The 3rd Act. It could be that most storytellers instinctively know how to end a story. I'd like to think that it's wired into us. However, when a storyteller wants to create something rich and interesting, with all the external and internal... more info
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