Sam Raimi has been telling amazing stories at every level for a long time. If you know me, then you've heard me say thousands of times that Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 is the greatest superhero movie of all time. I think it's the perfect distillation of what it means to carry the burden of power and responsibility thrust upon the people that exist in the genre. And a movie like that cannot exist without a director who is at the top of their game. Raimi came from independent cinema. He scared us with The Evil Dead franchise and wowed us with his inventive camera moves and the heart he put in every story. There's so much to glean from someone like this in terms of directing, writing, and filmmaking tips. Check out this video from Outstanding Screenplays and let's go from there. 10 Filmmaking Tips from Sami Raimi 1. People are interested in the stories of people. Your characters need to feel easily identifiable and have a pulse. They should have individual wants and desires. Ones that the audience can pick out and root for or against. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 6 January, 2022