The 3 elements of a Dude With A Problem are:
1) An innocent hero who is dragged into a mess without asking for it — or even aware of how he got involved.
2) A sudden event that thrusts our innocent(s) into the world of hurt — and it comes without warning.
3) A life or death battle is at stake — and the continued existence of an individual, family, group, or society is in question.
Muppets Most Wanted Beat Sheet
The screenwriters ask: What does it mean to function as a family?
All Is Lost Beat Sheet
Thanks to Master Cat! Ben Frahm for this breakdown that was certain to include the “All Is Lost” beat (but does not include a B Story): Written and Directed by: J.C. Chandor Genre: Dude with a Problem: Innocent Hero, Sudden Event, Life-or-Death Battle Sub-Genre: Nature...
Gravity Beat Sheet
Thanks to Master Cat! Ben Frahm for this weighty breakdown. Written by: Alfonso Cuarón and Jonás Cuarón (Script Collaborator, uncredited: George Clooney) Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón Genre: DUDE WITH A PROBLEM: INNOCENT HERO, SUDDEN EVENT, LIFE OR DEATH BATTLE Sub-Genre: NATURE PROBLEM. Opening Image: — BEEPING...
The Amazing Spider-Man Beat Sheet
Our thanks to guest blogger Cory Milles (not pictured above) for this web(site)-slinging breakdown. I love the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, and so I was skeptical when I discovered that the studio was doing a reboot of the franchise. Deep down, part of me wanted...
The Hunger Games Book/Movie Beat Sheet Comparison
Novelist Jessica Brody compares the story beats of "The Hunger Games" book and movie.
The Hunger Games Novel Beat Sheet
See the Blake Snyder story beats of "The Hunger Games" novel.
