Reflections of the Shadow: Creating Memorable Heroes and Villains for Film and TV
Why do heroes and villains do what they do? This powerful book will show you how to write a great screenplay, teleplay, or novel by helping you create one-of-a-kind heroes and villains that audiences will never forget. It explores the motivations behind cinematic heroism and villainy and the commonalities amongst heroes and villains who have stood the test of time using examples from contemporary films such as The Dark Knight, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Casablanca, and The Silence of the Lambs as well as interviews with the screenwriters of Die Hard, Gladiator, Spider-Man, and Fatal Attraction.
Product Details
- Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
- Date available: 01/01/2010
- Publication date: 08/31/2009
- Return policy: 30 days


