Film Student's Diary Georgy Abraham

Episode Category : Counterculture 

This episode introduces two non-fictions on Robin Williams and Heath Ledger respectively, which are gold mines to know more about acting and how to handle actors. Also, two fictions starring these versatile actors, which most of you haven't watched yet. The main reason for such an episode is to address the sudden demise of Sushanth Singh Rajput and to clinical depression which has been eating most of our brains.  

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Manichithrathazhu, one of the best ever Malayalam movies, is said to be copied from some classic movies. Especially Sir Alfred Hitchcock 's VERTIGO . Is there any truth behind this allegation? Why hasn't Madhu Muttam, who debuted as a screenwriter with Manichithrathazhu, didn't write any more worth enough movie till date? How did expectations turn a successful screenwriter into a recluse?

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Joker = THE KING OF COMEDY, RAGING BULL & TAXI DRIVER?

Why does Joker (2019) became the most profitable comic book movie ever and how come it reflects stand-alone characteristics? What are the themes that are addressed?  

("Underrated Treasure" episode category)

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Film buffs and Pundits credit Quentin Tarantino for introducing the Circular Novelistic structure with the Pulp fiction (1994). Even Syd Fields, stated it in his book that Pulp Fiction is a departure from conventional storytelling. Let's check the credibility of these claims by studying Anantaram (1987) directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. 

Film Student's Diary, Episode 4, ("Old is Gold" episode category)

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#PulpFiction #QuentinTarantino #Tarantino #Adoor #AdoorGopalakrishnan #Anantaram #Mammootty #Ashokan #Shobhana #JohnTravolta #SamuelJackson #UmaThurman

Dissecting the opening scene of movie 'Forrest Gump', to study how the beginning is imparting the theme of the entire movie. Forrest Gump represents the (forgotten) great 'American Dream'. But also at the same time he is a reflection of the ignorance of most of the Americans.

Also what to expect from the upcoming Indian version of Forrest Gump, 'Laal Singh Chaddha'.

To start writing a screenplay as easily as possible, the first step you should take is to start with an interesting idea.

What exactly is an idea? How can you form interesting ideas in your head? What are the common mistakes? What should you do to keep your idea intact?