It turns out that there are a lot of things that can go wrong when adapting a work into a film. And Artemis Fowl manages to make almost every mistake possible. For the purpose of this post, we will be focusing on the Role Functions of the two main characters in the book, Artemis Fowl and Holly Short, and how those Role Functions (as revealed from a Story Cone analysis) are changed in the movie.
1917 was one of my favorite films of 2019, and in my opinion, it deserves every award nomination—and every win—that it received. 1917 has been critically praised for its stunning cinematography, set design, and acting. Studying the story reveals several advanced storytelling techniques for writers. One particular technique is hiding who is your main character (or protagonist) for the story. In The Story Cone Method, we refer to this as a Hidden Role.
Emma. (2020) is a brightly colored treat in a world that desperately needs more sunshine. The set, costume designs, and cinematography of the film have been praised across the board, as has the acting. While many critics have said that this version of Emma doesn’t bring anything new to Jane Austen’s story, I think Emma. offers new perspectives that other adaptations have not, with one of its biggest strengths found in its depiction of the female characters.