Archive - The Hutch Files

Whiplash Structure Breakdown

Whiplash is a movie that I’ve taught for a number of years in my screenwriting class. While I primarily focus on how conflict plays out, it has some…

Jul 10 •

June 2024

Aliens: The Director's Cut Structure Breakdown

Not content with just breaking down the first Alien movie, Daniel and Donavon from 241 Studios and I decided to keep going and breakdown Aliens, James…

Jun 7 •

April 2024

They might not be able to hear you scream in space, but they can hear podcasts.

Apr 10 •

December 2023

The guys at Podcast 241 and I decided to have our own little podcast Christmas during which we celebrated the Christmas classic Home Alone. So checkout…

Dec 29, 2023 •

Ocean's 11 Structure Breakdown

Dec 6, 2023 •

November 2023

Children of Men Structure Breakdown

The Intro Adapted from the novel by P.D. James, Children of Men is in my view one of the top five science-fiction films ever made. It’s structure is…

Nov 24, 2023 •

October 2023

The Prestige Structure Breakdown

Last year, I partnered with Podcast 241 on an analysis of The Prestige, but I got a little behind in posting the accompanying breakdown. So checkout the…

Oct 6, 2023 •

September 2023

The Truman Show Structure Breakdown

Sep 25, 2023 •

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Structure Breakdown

Sep 21, 2023 •

Introduction To My Film Structure Breakdowns

For many years, I’ve been analyzing and breaking down the structure of movie narratives. I’ve decided. it’s time to start sharing them with you…

Sep 10, 2023 •

October 2022

As always, these breakdowns contain SPOILERS, and are only recommended if you've already seen the movie. You can check my introduction to these…

Oct 21, 2022 •

January 2022

36 Close-Ups from the movie Orlando

I'm researching close-ups for my next film project. Sally Potter's Orlando starring Tilda Swinton is filled with lush, gorgeous ones.

Jan 21, 2022 •

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