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Oct 31, 2018 · In Rossio's eyes, a good attractor must intrigue people and appeal to people. And the best ones also explore human condition that is specific and universal. When you offer something strange within your concept, it's something we haven't seen before.
Oct 28, 2010 · When he starts to outline specific qualities these strange attractor stories seem to share, Rossio begins with this image: It’s as if thousands of people in Hollywood are combing the beach for that next great film idea, magnifying glasses out, checking every facet on every tiny grain of sand they come across.
Oct 25, 2010 · Strange Attractor: Arriving on our world, the alien immediately finds he has a problem—his head explodes easily and frequently. Yes! Now this movie is going straight to the top of my queue. Admittedly, the attractor is a little over the top, but it’s fresh and fun, the most unique and compelling aspect of the premise.
What are they, and what are the strange attractors in Pirates? Rossio: People played with this notion of “high concept” and I was just annoyed with that concept. So, “strange attractor.” “Strange”: your idea should be unique.
Nov 2, 2018 · Hollywood screenwriter Terry Rossio (Aladdin, Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) seems to have found one in his Strange Attractor blog post. CLICK BELOW to read the whole post.
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Jun 19, 2024 · You've Got the Strange Attractor. Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Terry Rossio (Shrek, Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean) believes that spec scripts must have what he coined “the strange attractor” to grab the attention of Hollywood execs. Rossio says the concept must be unique original (strange) and compelling to audiences (attractive).
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The document emphasizes that finding a strange attractor is necessary for screenwriters to attract producers, directors, studios, and audiences to make and watch their film. It suggests attributes of strong concepts, such as revealing a larger or more complex world, or exploring universal human experiences.
