“Inside Out 2” scribes Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein were nominated alongside three independent movies: “Flow” (Zilbalodis and Matīss Kaža), which contains no dialog; “Kensuke’s Kingdom” (Frank Cottrell-Boyce); and “Memoir of a Snail” (Adam Elliot). Snubs in this category ...
Although Tracy is white, the story’s action is largely propelled by racism. The main conflict of the film is the struggle to integrateThe Corny Collins Show, which has an all-white cast except for the monthly “Negro Day,” hosted by Motormouth Maybelle (Rita Brown/Queen Latifah). By pr...
There you have it—a complete guide to static vs dynamic characters. Both types of characters can be invaluable for writing a successful story. Who are your favorite static and dynamic characters in books and movies? Let us know in the comments below. Interested in learning more about character...
Make certain you understand the differences between protagonist and main character - and how to leverage them against each other to create an amazing tale.
Helena Bonham Carter portrays Enola's mother, Eudoria, whose disappearance sets in motion the primary conflict. Carter starred as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, as directed by her ex-husband Tim Burton. She also portrayed Marla Singer in Fight Club and currentl...
Avengers vs. X-MenHope Summers & The Phoenix Five During the conflict, Magik becomes one of the mutants empowered by the Phoenix Force to help defeat the Avengers. Magik intervenes during a battle between Rogue and the Avenger Ms. Marvel, using her powers to gag the heroine and trap her ...
In conflict, he’ll do anything to avoid pain, so he often becomes combative. Example: Ace Ventura inAce Ventura: Pet Detective 10. The Sage That wise, intelligent guy who always knows the right thing to do, he’s a mentor, a solid friend, and usually there to assist the hero in hi...
Kurt Vonnegut famously advised writers: characters must want something, even if it's just a glass of water. Below I explore character desire in more detail.
Hank Pym is a scientific genius, a founding member of the Avengers, the creator of Pym Particles and of Ultron, and a modern-day superhero who suffers from a Bipolar disorder. He has acted under many memorable identities such as Ant-Man, Giant Man, Golia
Venom vs. Carnage Pat First Becoming Toxin After Carnage attacked his wife and Spider-Man fended him off in all the conflict, Patrick's wife went into labor and a little boy was born named Edward Mulligan. Patrick left them, realizing what a danger he would be to them if he stayed. Ven...