The Best Movie to watch to Study as a Beginner Writer
Now I’m not one for absolutes. There are always nuances to everything, but I think that 12 Angry Men is one of the best movies to study for dialogue. Especially if you’re just starting to analyze the media you consume critically. Trust me, I love mind-numbing shows after a long day, but as I’ve started studying story, I’ve started to rewire my brain to analyze and pick apart.
So instead of “Oh, I love this character” when the screen flicks to my favorite character, I say “Oh, I love the internal conflict of this character and how they’re influencing the overall narrative.”
Because as the average Joe we think in macro terms of the big pictures that flash across the screen, but as writers we have to start thinking on a micro level and analyze cause and effect of the story, among other things.
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men was created in 1957 by Reginald Rose. This is a book I have not read yet, but the movie has made me want to read it…and yes, this is a black and white film and before you disregard this movie just because it’s old let me try to convince you because the fact that it’s black and white will be…
