More than ever, audiences are aware story structure, and the traditional format of how plots unfold, particularly in major studio movies.
But as David Fincher observed, this classic structure can keep storytellers tied down, instead of allowing them to explore new ways to create tension and conflict.
How do we, objectively, define the acts of a film? What are their driving forces? And are they necessary? At a time when Netflix opens the doors for new ways of unfolding narratives, these queries are more vital than ever.
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