The Psychology of Screenwriting is more than an interesting book on the theory and practice of screenwriting. It is also a philosophical analysis of predetermination and freewill in the context of writing and human life in our mediated world of technology. Drawing on humanism; existentialism; Buddhism; postmodernism and transhumanism; and diverse thinkers from Meister Eckhart to Friedrich Nietzsche; Theodor Adorno; Jacques Derrida; Jean Baudrillard and Gilles Deleuze; The Psychology of Screenwriting will be of use to screenwriters; film students; philosophers and all those interested in contemporary theory. This book combines in-depth critical and cultural analysis with an elaboration on practice in an innovative fashion. It explores how people; such as those in the Dogme 95 movement; have tried to overcome traditional screenwriting; looking in detail at the psychology of writing and the practicalities of how to write well for the screen. This is the first book to include high-theory with screenwriting practice whilst incorporating the Enneagram for character development. Numerous filmmakers and writers; including David Lynch; Jim Jarmusch; David Cronenberg; Pedro Almodoacute;var; Darren Aronofsky; Sally Potter and Charlie Kaufman are explored. The Psychology of Screenwriting is invaluable for those who want to delve deeper into writingfor the screen.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Correspondence Opens New Look at WhistlerBy James J. JohnstonSutherlands "Whistler" biography is an exceptionally well written book. It tells the story of an American expatriate in Europe in the 19th century; one of several; with a deep understanding of the 19th century world. Sutherland is a consummate scholar of 19th century America; and he now proves he knows 19th century Americans very well; even expatriates.I heartily recommend "Whistler: A Life for Arts Sake" to anyone with a desire for knowing the 19th century. Sutherlands access to the Whistler correspondence opens a new window on James Whistlers life.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Academic and dull.By KarlaWhistler is an American and European painting icon; and rightfully so. He was an interesting man and a brilliant painter. But this biography communicates little of each of those aspects of a very complicated man. This biography is full of the kind of academic minutiae that left me utterly disengaged. If you like biographies like that-this is a bio for you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy b phoenixGreat book. Well written and informative. Thoroughly researched.