Scriptnotes on calm

Today on Scriptnotes they explored a very less talked about part of movies: the calm scene of reflection. According to the hosts, these scenes are normally very quiet without much action. I guess movies like “The Revenant” have used this type of scene sometimes. They involve both the characters and the scene around them. These scenes normally show the characters reflecting on some past event or situation. The hosts say that the scenes can really impact the audience as well. This is because the reflection scene is normally pretty psychological and can get inside the characters head. It also can serve as an analysis for the character in the story as well to determine how far along they have come. It really helps the character grow both physically and psychologically. This can really help character development. The hosts also discuss how a writer can pitch an idea to his agent. I think that this is a good thing to teach to the listeners, some of whom may be wannabe screenwriters. Therefore they can really help them with staying focused and composed as well as organized. These three things can really help out when pitching an idea to someone. They also answer listener questions.