The 3 elements of a Buddy Love are:
1) An incomplete hero who is missing something physical, ethical, or spiritual; (s)he needs another to be whole.
2) A counterpart who makes that completion come about or has qualities the hero needs.
3) A complication, be it a misunderstanding, personal or ethical viewpoint, epic historical event, or the prudish disapproval of society.
Inside Out Beat Sheet
The brilliant Disney Pixar film hits the beats, creating a story that resonates for all ages.
Star Trek (2009) Beat Sheet
The screenplay by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman hits the beats.
Feast Beat Sheet
Can a six-minute cartoon retain the emotional impact of the beats?
Guardians of the Galaxy Beat Sheet Analysis
A well-structured story pays off for Marvel.
Muppets Most Wanted Beat Sheet
The screenwriters ask: What does it mean to function as a family?
Her Beat Sheet
How the A and B Stories both look at love in this Oscar®-nominated screenplay.
Love Scene Beat Sheet
Our thanks to Master Cat! Geoff Harris for this breakdown of the intoxicating 8-minute film that’s piling up well-deserved awards, including Best Short, Best Screenplay, and Best Actress from the 2013 London International Film Festival. And be sure to note the link and password that...
