Some movies and TV shows like to take their time with their stories... Have you ever gone to the theater and just been so encapsulated with what you're watching that you forget about runtime? You know in the back of your head it's taking longer than usual for the story to feel like it's beginning, but you also like just hanging out in this world. We call this kind of storytelling a "slow burn." And much like the Kacey Musgraves song, it's quite enjoyable. Today I want to go over the definition, meaning, and look at some examples of this kind of screenwriting across film and television. Let's dive in. What Is the Meaning of a Slow-Burn Movie or TV show? There are several different definitions, and we'll get into them below. The point of all this is that slow burn is more of a feeling than anything. You know it when you sense it. So if you have better ways to define it, throw them in the comments! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 21 April, 2021