1. 1 Lecture 8: Keeping All the Plates Spinning! Professor Christopher Bradley The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont Based on a short story by Stephen King

2. Previous Lesson New World, New Rules The Formation of Teams Subplots 2 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Screenplay by Michael Arndt

3. In this Lesson The Love Story Subplot The “Ticking Clock” 3 Titanic (1997) Screenplay by James Cameron

4. The Love Story Subplot 4 Lesson 8: Part I Donnie Darko (2001) Screenplay by Richard Kelly

5. Stakes and Character Info Notice while you’re watching today’s clips that either the stakes are going up or you’re gaining valuable character information (or both). 5 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont Based on a short story by Stephen King

6. Love Story Love story: In general, there is a kiss (literally or metaphorically) by approximately page 45 6 Harold and Maude (1972) Screenplay by Colin Higgins

7. Love Story: Donnie Darko They almost kiss. “I want it to be at a time that will remind me…” “How beautiful life can be?” 7 Resonates beautifully with the overall story. Please pause the lecture and watch the first clip from Donnie Darko. Donnie Darko (2001) Screenplay by Richard Kelly

8. Love Story: Harold and Maude 8 Harold has said no to almost everything in life, but with Maude, he expresses compassion, says yes to an after-dinner liqueur and instantly takes up a musical instrument. Please pause the lecture and watch the clip from Harold and Maude Harold and Maude (1972) Screenplay by Colin Higgins

9. Love Story: The Shawshank Redemption There has been little or no kindness in Andy’s prison life. Andy gets beer for his fellow prisoners. 9 Red returns Andy’s gesture of humanity. Please pause the lecture and watch the clip from The Shawshank Redemption. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont Based on a short story by Stephen King

10. The “Ticking Clock” 10 Lesson 8: Part II Titanic (1997) Screenplay by James Cameron

11. The Ticking Clock Adding a time lock to your story can be a very effective way of raising the stakes. The contest deadline in Little Miss Sunshine, for example. 11 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Screenplay by Michael Arndt

12. The Ticking Clock: Donnie Darko We know when the world is supposed to come to an end. Regular time updates. Please pause the lecture and watch the second clip from Donnie Darko. 12 Donnie Darko (2001) Screenplay by Richard Kelly

13. The Ticking Clock: Titanic We are told that the ship has only a certain amount of time to stay afloat. Please pause the lecture and watch the clip from Titanic. 13 Titanic (1997) Screenplay by James Cameron

14. Assignments 14 Lesson 8: Part III The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont Based on a short story by Stephen King

15. 15 E-Board Post 15 Post the first 15 pages of your Second Act, including (most likely) the plan, the formation of teams and creation and/or development of your subplots. Remember also, you should also be re-writing your earlier pages based on the feedback you’ve received and realizations you’ve had as you to write!

16. End of Lecture 8 End of Lecture 8 Next Lecture: Your Protagonist’s Big Failure! 16 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Screenplay by Frank Darabont Based on a short story by Stephen King