Merged: The Movies Thread

[EternalEnigma21]

I watched no country for old men last night and I was pretty satisfied with the ending. Most of the time, if the journey is relayed right, the destination is almost negligible. I loved fight club, but until I re-watched it on cable last week, I couldn't tell you how it ended... but could tell you all about the characters, settings, and situations...

I'm having trouble wrapping up a story I've been writing for over a year. I sat down in a week and wrote the beginning (which I've changed twice, but decisively and easily) and the body, from strong character and setting development, suspenseful adventures, a fluid moving journey that leads... anywhere. I cannot end it. I've thought of several scenarios, and story conclusions (the one that ended like 23 was going to be my final) and keep changing my mind. I now understand why there are always alternate endings in movies...

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

I'm having trouble wrapping up a story I've been writing for over a year. I sat down in a week and wrote the beginning (which I've changed twice, but decisively and easily) and the body, from strong character and setting development, suspenseful adventures, a fluid moving journey that leads... anywhere. I cannot end it. I've thought of several scenarios, and story conclusions (the one that ended like 23 was going to be my final) and keep changing my mind. I now understand why there are always alternate endings in movies...

Yo that's awesome you're writing a script EE! I've been lagging on starting one... I hear the latest version of FinalDraft is pretty good.

My buddy who is taking some screenwriting classes says it's a pretty frustrating process... you're constantly re-writing everything to make sure plot points don't seem contrived. The ending has to be the toughest though.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

Yo that's awesome you're writing a script EE! I've been lagging on starting one... I hear the latest version of FinalDraft is pretty good.

My buddy who is taking some screenwriting classes says it's a pretty frustrating process... you're constantly re-writing everything to make sure plot points don't seem contrived. The ending has to be the toughest though.

you should put some time aside and start with an outline, and see where it leads... if you or your friend has any advice on how to get funding and produced, let me know. I have no idea how the biz works, just that I have something I want to create. good luck!