{"product_id":"words-in-action","title":"Words in Action","description":"\u003ci\u003eWords in Action\u003c\/i\u003e dedicates to the subject of film dialogue a comprehensive exploration. The book analyzes a wide series of examples, perfectly chosen in contemporary American mainstream cinema – from \u003ci\u003eGladiator\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Wears Prada\u003c\/i\u003e, from \u003ci\u003eSchindler’s List\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, from \u003ci\u003eCollateral\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Knight\u003c\/i\u003e – and, in some cases, also in prime time TV drama – \u003ci\u003eER\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse M.D.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJohn Adams\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e In a screenplay, the secrets of well written dialogue are hidden in the construction of the scene, where every word should stem from the theme of the story. At the light of this basic assumption, the book explores how Hollywood screenwriters create verbal duels assigning characters different frames of values and making the hero win by «reframing» what is at stake in the scene. The author elaborates on how Oscar winner authors such as Paul Haggis, Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian create subtext. Finally, the book highlights the screenwriting techniques to cover exposition, an issue which gives the author also the opportunity to concentrate on the differences between dialogues in movies and in TV drama.","brand":"Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54223558148440,"sku":"9783034316620","price":76.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9783034316620.jpg?v=1766471416","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/words-in-action","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}