There's a bomb under your chair, and whether you know about it or not affects surprise and suspense. When it comes to suspense, I think we should listen to the master. If you read No Film School often, you know I am a massive Alfred Hitchcock fan. And I have been advocating for everyone to read Hitchcock/Truffaut, a book that compiles the conversations these two incredible directors had about film and form. And you can listen to all 25 tapes of them chatting for free online as well. One snippet I go back to with every screenplay I write is the difference between the idea of surprises in storytelling and suspense. Alfred Hitchcock explains to Truffaut his point of view when it comes to these two very different words and what they mean to cinema. Hitchcock says: Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 19 May, 2023