tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561018703126308447.post9045766779393360547..comments2023-05-16T11:13:23.179-04:00Comments on The Crimes of Austin Carr: Casablanca: Plot & Theme RevisitedJack Getzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561018703126308447.post-69345466203496173972023-03-13T18:03:40.032-04:002023-03-13T18:03:40.032-04:00Campbell's book is not nerdy, my man. It's...Campbell's book is not nerdy, my man. It's the story!Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561018703126308447.post-31794653451198370382023-03-11T16:03:54.992-05:002023-03-11T16:03:54.992-05:00Very good writeup. Have been getting into theme in...Very good writeup. Have been getting into theme in the last few years after chasing plot. Outside of your post and a section in The Screenwriter's Bible by David Trottier, I haven't heard much about want or need in a story. But there's a similar concept in Joseph Campbell's Monomyth (yes...I'm a complete and total dork).<br /><br /> There's a stage in the journey entitled "Meeting With The Temptress". Where the hero must reject her advances (even if he wants to go to bed with her) to restore his focus and move forward. While most "settle" for the typical "guy gets girl" ending, it's not uncommon for him to ditch the girl for something more important as one would think.Justin Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358970091972908643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561018703126308447.post-60596570265223606702008-01-29T06:11:00.000-05:002008-01-29T06:11:00.000-05:00Actually, when Major Strasser interviews Rick in t...Actually, when Major Strasser interviews Rick in the club, he reads from his little black book:<BR/><BR/>Richard Blane, 37, from New York, can't return to America, but the reason is a bit vague.<BR/><BR/>LOL...Being more Rick like will hardly make you more Dudley Doright.Rick Bylinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493557860835710721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561018703126308447.post-65624730120986776812008-01-29T04:55:00.000-05:002008-01-29T04:55:00.000-05:00We share a love for Casablana, my friend. Am I rig...We share a love for Casablana, my friend. Am I right in remembering the Lazlo line you quoted is the ONLY mention of Rick's last name?<BR/><BR/>But I'm still nervous. Getting more redheads would be nice, but I'm afraid acting like Dudly Doright could also get me killed.Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561018703126308447.post-42744385175911387512008-01-28T17:37:00.000-05:002008-01-28T17:37:00.000-05:00Be not afraid, Austin. TFA is using the greatest m...Be not afraid, Austin. TFA is using the greatest movie ever (my opinion) as a guideline to make you a better character. It can only make you better in the process and get you more redheads in the long run.<BR/><BR/>"Don't you realize, Mr. Blane, that you are running away from yourself." - Victor Lazlo to Rick Blane<BR/><BR/>AND THEN RIGHT BEFORE THE ENDING...<BR/><BR/>"Welcome back to the fight. This time I know our side will win." - Victor Lazlo to Rick blaneRick Bylinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493557860835710721noreply@blogger.com