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I’m not really sure how script-writing works. Do writers leave certain reactions from characters out of the script in order to maintain mystery? Like on the script we don’t get to see much of Bellamy’s feelings/thoughts while walking towards Clarke since it’s mostly in her POV, but from Bob’s acting we can tell he’s really emotional. For scenes like that, when certain feelings aren’t yet canon, do writers purposely leave out any potential hints to them and tell the actors how to act it out?
Well, I’m not a script writer either, but I’ve been around a lot of actors, and I’ve studied it a little bit. The thing about plays or tv or movies? They’re a collaborative art.
As a novelist, I write the whole thing and then the reader finishes the story in their brain.
With a screen play. The writer writes the basic scaffolding, the dialogue and the stage directions, then the director figures out the direction to go, then the actor adds in their humanity and artistry, the costumers and set designers create the world the characters go through, the cinematographer captures the best images to tell the story, the editor cuts it and puts it together to sculpt the story, the composer adds the music to give emotion to it all,
So. what you see is all those people working together to tell the story. Each artist puts their touch to create this larger world, and ALL of them contribute to the thoughts and feelings you have when you watch.
We see the actors faces and hear the writer’s words, but it all goes into it. If there’s something that they want the actors to act towards, I’m sure the show runner or director will talk to them about it. But there’s been a lot of emotion that we’ve seen on screen already, and the actors are building on all those character choices they’ve already made. For all we know, Bob’s already gotten the direction that Bellamy’s in love with Clarke. It didn’t have to be in that scene. It could have been another, or not in the stage directions at all, but spoken to him by JR or another director. The scripts aren’t for us at all. They are behind the scenes.
A long time ago, in the underground realm, where there are no lies or pain, there lived a Princess who dreamed of the human world. She dreamed of blue skies, soft breeze, and sunshine. One day, eluding her keepers, the Princess escaped. Once outside, the brightness blinded her and erased every trace of the past from her memory. She forgot who she was and where she came from. Her body suffered cold, sickness, and pain. Eventually, she died. However, her father, the King, always knew that the Princess’ soul would return, perhaps in another body, in another place, at another time. And he would wait for her, until he drew his last breath, until the world stopped turning.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) dir. Guillermo del Toro
Not to critique evolution, but I would think orange and black stripes wouldn’t be as good for camouflage in a forest as, say, green and black would.
Types as Oscar Wilde Quotes
ESTJ: “No man is rich enough to buy back his past.”
ISTJ: “If I am occasionally a little over-dressed, I make up for it by being always immensely over-educated.”
ESFJ: “The nicest feeling in the world is to do a good deed anonymously–and have somebody find out.”
ISFJ: “There are many things that we would throw away if we were not afraid that others might pick them up.”
ENTJ: “There is no sin except stupidity.”
INTJ: “A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it.”
ENFJ: “You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”
INFJ: “Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.”
ESTP: “I can resist anything except temptation.”
ISTP: “One should always be a little improbable.”
ESFP: “Some things are more precious because they don’t last long.”
ISFP: “Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.”
ENTP: “I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.”
INTP: “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”
ENFP: “Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary.”
INFP: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
hey remember when jane austen, a woman, referred to a character named richard as having “never done anything to entitle himself to more than the abbreviation of his name” in 1817. yeah me too.
The Three Amigos winning the Academy Award for Best Director 2013 | Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity 2014 | Alejandro González Iñárritu for Birdman 2015 | Alejandro González Iñárritu for The Revenant 2017 | Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
small habits to adopt
wake up early
drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up
meditate or concentrate on your breathing for at least 2 mins
visualize your goals for the day and for the future
make your bed
do calf raises or squats while brushing your teeth
floss
dry brush
take a cold shower (or end a hot shower with cold water right after for about 3 mins)
put on lotion while your skin is still damp
cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face
apply sunscreen
drink a glass of water before and after every meal
listen to a podcast/ted talk instead of music while walking or driving
park far away from where you’re going
stand up straight
look at people in the eye when talking to them
look straight ahead when walking, not at the ground
smile at strangers
stop complaining (it’s bad for your health)
bring cash instead of credit card
track your expenses
turn off notifications on your phone when doing work
resist the urge to go on your phone and observe your surroundings more
set a timer for 5 mins when scrolling through social media and stop when the time is up
learn at least 5 new vocab words from your target language every day
exercise while watching shows/videos
read at least 10 pages every day
do tasks that can be done in 2 mins right away
drink tea
prepare workout gear the night before
jot down tasks for the next day before sleeping
write down quotes/lyrics that strike a chord
spend 30 mins on a hobby
journal and write down things you are grateful for
aim for 7-8 hours of sleep
The art of being alone is something few have truly mastered. And yet, the whole process is so serendipitous that I wish everyone could. It is not our desire to be alone that leads us to achieve it, but rather, our desire for the exact opposite. It is in searching for company, for someone or something to fill the void within us, that we come to find the beauty of solitude; that we come to understand that not every breathing moment requires noise; that we discover just how beautiful utter silence can be, too.
“We have a dance in the brothels of Buenos Aires. It tells the story of the prostitute and a man who falls in love with her. First, there is desire. Then, passion. Then, suspicion. Jealousy. Anger. Betrayal. When love is for the highest bidder, there can be no trust. Without trust, there can be no love. Jealousy, yes, jealousy will drive you mad.”
The first and best victory is to conquer self; to be conquered by self is of all things most shameful and vile.
Plato, Laws (via philosophybits)
Keep this in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumor or spread gossip.
In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?”
“Wait a moment,” Socrates replied, “Before you tell me I’d like you to pass a little test. It’s called the Triple Filter Test.”
“Triple filter?” asked the acquaintance.
“That’s right,” Socrates continued, “Before you talk to me about Diogenes let’s take a moment to filter what you’re going to say. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?”
“No,” the man said, “Actually, I just heard about it.”
“All right,” said Socrates, “So you don’t really know if it’s true or not. Now let’s try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about Diogenes something good?”
“No, on the contrary…”
“So,” Socrates continued, “You want to tell me something about Diogenes that may be bad, even though you’re not certain it’s true?”
The man shrugged, a little embarrassed. Socrates continued, “You may still pass the test though, because there is a third filter, the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about Diogenes going to be useful to me?”
“No, not really.”
“Well,” concluded Socrates, “If what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me or anyone at all?”
The man was bewildered and ashamed. This is an example of why Socrates was a great philosopher and held in such high esteem.
It also explains why Socrates never found out that Diogenes was banging his wife.
do you ever have imaginary/potential conversations with people in your head but then catch yourself accidentally mouthing the words out or making faces that would go along with your reactions in the conversation
“In law a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so” - Immanuel Kant
Just an annual reminder that you shouldn’t be relying on the first of January to reflect upon whether or not the circumstances you consent to are in your best interest. This is little more than a knee-jerk reaction to the cultural pressure to convey self-improvement; a vast majority of people posturing for social approval, rather than having their goals stemming from a sincere initiative to make change. So may this “New Year’s Resolution” be your last, as you acknowledge your ability to overcome procrastination, stagnancy, and monotony, as you desire, when you desire.
I would be a morning person, if morning happened around 1pm
To be fair, you can replace science with many words.
I love this sign.
Seamless offices. Evocative of innovation and openness.
When he asks me to explain him what is a start-up
It's not that difficult to understand!
When you rediscover working with your headphones on
So, my sister and Robbie were never able to have the time together they both so longed for… and deserved. Which ever since I’ve… ever since I’ve always felt I prevented. But what sense of hope or satisfaction could a reader derive from an ending like that? So in the book, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia what they lost out on in life. I’d like to think this isn’t weakness or… evasion… but a final act of kindness. I gave them their happiness.
Atonement (2007) dir. Joe Wright
Chivo Lubezki created such a stunning and immersive cinematography that you become a witness of the hero's journey.
The Cinematography of Alejandro González Iñárritu
Film: The Revenant
Year: 2015
Cinematographer: Emmanuel Lubezki
One of all-time greats.
RAFAEL NADAL / CHAMPION / USO ‘17
Vivan los 3 amigos!
Guillermo del Toro wins Golden Lion for The Shape of Water at the 74th Venice Film Festival
What 80% comprehension feels like
I know I should be on my hiatus but this is something I really need to share with you all; those who are intermediate can relate. Some guy called Marco Benevides visually demonstrated what it’s like to only understand 80% of a text
Here is 98% comprehension
You live and work in Tokyo. Tokyo is a big city. More than 13 million people live around you. You are never borgle, but you are always lonely. Every morning, you get up and take the train to work. Every night, you take the train again to go home. The train is always crowded. When people ask about your work, you tell them, “I move papers around.” It’s a joke, but it’s also true. You don’t like your work. Tonight you are returning home. It’s late at night. No one is shnooling. Sometimes you don’t see a shnool all day. You are tired. You are so tired…
bold = uncomprehended 2%
Here is 95% comprehension
In the morning, you start again. You shower, get dressed, and walk pocklent. You move slowly, half- awake. Then, suddenly, you stop. Something is different. The streets are fossit. Really fossit. There are no people. No cars. Nothing. “Where is dowargle?” you ask yourself. Suddenly, there is a loud quapen—a police car. It speeds by and almost hits you. It crashes into a store across the street! Then, another police car farfoofles. The police officer sees you. “Off the street!” he shouts. “Go home, lock your door!” “What? Why?” you shout back. But it’s too late. He is gone.
bold = uncomprehended 5%
Here is 80% comprehension
“Bingle for help!” you shout. “This loopity is dying!” You put your fingers on her neck. Nothing. Her flid is not weafling. You take out your joople and bingle 119, the emergency number in Japan. There’s no answer! Then you muchy that you have a new befourn assengle. It’s from your gutring, Evie. She hunwres at Tokyo University. You play the assengle. “…if you get this…” Evie says. “…I can’t vickarn now… the important passit is…” Suddenly, she looks around, dingle. “Oh no, they’re here! Cripett… the frib! Wasple them ON THE FRIB!…” BEEP! the assengle parantles. Then you gratoon something behind you…
And this really sums up how ***** annoying it can be to be an intermediate speaker. To be able to get the basic of gist of what’s happening, but never be able to get any kind of finer detail. I don’t think I’ve seen such a good illustration of intermediacy in a long time.
Source: http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2016/08/25/what-80-comprehension-feels-like