Great opening to a great film. It's fun to appreciate, but I've seen the movie too many times and as much as I try, I can't remove the memories so as I read I'm using more recall than visualization, but still a fun exercise.
Thank you for great read! THE MATRIX was and will be always one of my favourite movies.
Couple of days I’ve read an article on Medium from a writer, who wrote how devastated he was as he tried to create a whole world. The relief came when he understood that you don’t have to explain everything to the reader. He just needs the information to understand what is really required and not everything needs to be explained.
I never try to explain my worlds to the reader. This makes it more mysterious and interesting.
Totally agree with you. As one of the greatest world creations, Ted William's "The Otherland" comes into my mind. But as you describe in the article, balancing the tension and amount of information to draw the reader in is a skill that not everyone can master without further ado.
You can tell about how incredible a screenwriter is by just taking a look at the pages. Punctual, short description, action > explanations
That last detail you list, especially. The characters tell the story far more than the screenwriters, or so it feels like.
Great opening to a great film. It's fun to appreciate, but I've seen the movie too many times and as much as I try, I can't remove the memories so as I read I'm using more recall than visualization, but still a fun exercise.
One of my favourite movies.
It’s brilliant.
So helpful, thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you for great read! THE MATRIX was and will be always one of my favourite movies.
Couple of days I’ve read an article on Medium from a writer, who wrote how devastated he was as he tried to create a whole world. The relief came when he understood that you don’t have to explain everything to the reader. He just needs the information to understand what is really required and not everything needs to be explained.
I never try to explain my worlds to the reader. This makes it more mysterious and interesting.
World-building is a unique skill and one that very few screenwriters truly master from my experience!
Totally agree with you. As one of the greatest world creations, Ted William's "The Otherland" comes into my mind. But as you describe in the article, balancing the tension and amount of information to draw the reader in is a skill that not everyone can master without further ado.
Perfect inspiration to start my day. Almost as satisfying as that first sip of coffee.
PS: just purchased your book. Looking forward to getting tangled!
Thank you - I hope you enjoy getting tangled!
I suppose I meant entangled. Ha. Apparently, I already am.
I understood, though, don't worry!