Whiplash & Black Swan: The Anatomy of the Obsessed Artist
Whiplash & Black Swan Girl trapped in the body of a Swan. Desires freedom. But only true love can break the spell. Wish is nearly granted in the form of the prince. But before he can declare his love. The Black Swan tricks and seduces him Devastated The white swan jumps off a cliff killing herself In death finds freedom. Perfection is not always about control. It’s also about letting go. Surprise yourself so you can surprise the audience. Transcendence. Very few people have it in them. Both of these films bring us behind the scenes of a world most people never get to see. A tale of an artist seeking greatness. The obsessed performer. Act 1 Inciting incident, desire, and dramatic question. An inciting incident is a change in the status quo where the journey changes for the protagonist. Putting them on a path to change. The desires of the characters have something at stake. Their fears establish the risk of not su...