Ok here’s a mini-thread on Man Of Steel just cause I’m watching it tonight, plus Henry Cavil is back and James Gunn is running DC. #ZacksMovieClub
Here are the 8 Sequences for Man Of Steel.
Oct 22, 2022 • 38 tweets • 14 min read
My Cousin Vinny is a perfect movie. It’s a masterclass in comedy w/ Joe Pesci and OSCAR WINNER Marisa Tomei. Yet—it hasn’t had a recent BluRay release, it’s not taught in film school (s/o to Jeff Cox in Screenwriting II), it’s not streaming. Let’s talk about it. #ZacksMovieClub
Written/Produced by Dale Launer, directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, and Mitchell Whitfield; with Fred Gwynne, Lane Smith, and Bruce McGill in hilarious support roles. The film is “a comedy of trial and errors,” literally.
Oct 14, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
No joke, I teach this movie in my screenwriting class. Structurally it’s perfect. Every joke has a second shoe. All 8 sequences have clear breaks. How do you not cry at the end?
I appreciate all the love for A Knight’s Tale. Here’s a breakdown for all my writers that are structure nerds like me.
What timeless under-appreciated classic from Zack’s Favorite Films should I discuss next week?