I found that it's also good to note how long it took Sorkin to write The Social Network. Impeccable dialogue. Not written in a week. If you are studying and you want to write, Don't underestimate yourself. These films are not written quickly AT ALL. I'd imagine he went over much of the dialogue and ironed out a lot.

@TheStoryDepartment

4 ай бұрын

100% agree with you. Beginning writers underestimate this and often deliver 1st draft dialogue.

This is extraordinarily helpful and deserves more attention. Thank you!!

This was AMAZING. By far, the best video, on dialogue, on the internet

When you said "let's look at some famous film quotes," I knew immediately it was going to be Arnold!

Great to remember that page dialogue runs longer than it's spoken. Great tips!

amazing work!

This was incredible

Love your classes

I think this is a beginning of a beautiful friendship... Round up the usual subjects... Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine... Nothing beats Casablanca 😍

For a moment there, I was wondering which was the "bizarre" scene in Casablanca, haha, before realizing it was "bazaar." Interesting video-- thanks!

The BEST ❤

Great information and examples

How could I get a manual on dialogue by Jack Brislee ?

@TheStoryDepartment

11 ай бұрын

I can email it to you. Please get in touch via this page: www.thestorydepartment.com/contact-us.

@feeer5013

11 ай бұрын

@@TheStoryDepartment Thanks

I realize that this is screen dialogue, but how does this apply to novel dialogue or short story dialogue? Are the techniques the same?

@TheStoryDepartment

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your question, Brian. I'm not a literary expert (I do have a masters in literature and linguistics, though). But from reading great novels, I would say that novelists get away with dialogue that would be unspeakable by real people! I find it easier to make a line work in my mind than in the mouth of an actor. LOL You're not bound by matters of meter (rhythm and tempo) as much as you would in the dramatic arts. I'm keen to see if anyone else can comment with greater authority than me.... Cheers, Karel

@BrianThomas

Ай бұрын

@@TheStoryDepartment Thank you so much. Your words are gold IMO. I'm curious if anyone else might be willing to chime in.

Phoebe waller-bridge -- and I'm out.

@TheStoryDepartment

3 ай бұрын

You mean - it's not for you? I get it. I have to counterbalance it with ample amounts of Yellowstone. ;)

the less dialogue, the better. It's not a play.

@oliverford5367

7 ай бұрын

Social Network would work as a stage play, but it's still a great film. Not everything is an action movie

@gianthills

7 ай бұрын

@@oliverford5367 might as well be a radio play. If a film is just talking heads there's no reason to film it.

@ssssssstssssssss

6 ай бұрын

oliverford5367 Social Network was overwrought. It was all style and no substance and a big reason for that was the dialog.

@KSmith-pu2ge

3 ай бұрын

Not true. Depends on the scene.

@gianthills

3 ай бұрын

@@KSmith-pu2ge no matter the scene, you have to be economical with dialogue. If your scenes become to wordy it will drag the story. Film is primarily a visual medium.

I will not tolerate profanity!

@TheStoryDepartment

2 ай бұрын

It's verisimilitude! :)