In another article (Here) we analysed the famous 1999 sci-fi movie by Wachowski brothers Matrix as a practical example of the Syd Field Paradigm. We have already said (Here) that it is a template of narrative structure born to write mainly screenplays. However, is has been said many times that this template, also called the…
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MATRIX: MOVIE ANALYZED WITH THE SYD FIELD PARADIGM
The Syd Field Paradigm is a template of narrative structure used to write screenplays. According to its creator, every screenplay should be written following this three-act structure. As he himself says “Screenplays that work follow the Paradigm. Don’t take my word for it. Go to a movie and see whether you can determine its structure”….
THE SYD FIELD PARADIGM
The Syd Field Paradigm is one of the most used templates of narrative structure to write stories for cinema. Indeed, it was created by the American screenwriter Syd Field, author of some plays for the television and the big screen such as, Hollywood and the Stars, National Geographic and Jacques Cousteau Specials. However, he is…