Joseph Morganti
The Antagonists of JAWS: An Analysis
Jaws is one of the most iconic films in cinema history since its release in 1975. Based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, there hasn’t...
Joseph Morganti
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Lost Pilot
Lost is one of the most popular television series, especially compared to other drama shows aired on major networks. The show spanned six...
Joseph Morganti
- Aug 5
- 4 min
The Antagonists of CAPE FEAR: An Analysis
Cape Fear is one of the most unexpected and un-traditional Martin Scorsese films the great director has in his filmography. The 1991...
Joseph Morganti
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Better Call Saul Pilot
With the success of Breaking Bad, it was guaranteed that a spin-off of sorts would come to life. Although most people are hesitant about...
Joseph Morganti
- May 28
- 3 min
The Antagonists of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST: An Analysis
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is a classic example of how memorable an antagonist (Nurse Ratched) can be for years to come. Starring...
Joseph Morganti
- May 5
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Succession Pilot
Over the years, there have been many excellent television series, with HBO being one of the best networks for high-quality shows. As...
Joseph Morganti
- Apr 7
- 3 min
The Antagonists Of TRAINING DAY: An Analysis
Antagonists are what primarily drive the conflict of a story. It’s nearly impossible to have an intriguing or compelling story without...
Joseph Morganti
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Mr. Robot Pilot
Writing for TV is a challenging task that not every writer has the tools to do. Still, this isn’t to say it’s impossible. The fact that...
Joseph Morganti
- Feb 22
- 3 min
The Antagonists of GONE GIRL: An Analysis
Developing a suitable antagonist is a critical component of any great story, especially in the world of screenwriting. A film can’t be...
Joseph Morganti
- Feb 7
- 4 min
Writing for TV: Squid Game Pilot
2021 was filled with incredible shows, films, and mini-series for us to digest. If there was one show that made headlines across the...
Joseph Morganti
- Jan 23
- 3 min
The Antagonists of THE USUAL SUSPECTS: An Analysis
Creating an antagonist is an essential make-up of a great script, walking the fine line of developing truly unique antagonists while...
Joseph Morganti
- Dec 26, 2021
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Billions Pilot
Writing a drama television series is one of the biggest challenges a screenwriter can set out and accomplish. It’s a monumental task,...
Joseph Morganti
- Dec 5, 2021
- 3 min
The Antagonists of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: An Analysis
It’s challenging to find a more masterful film that features one of the greatest villains in film history than none other than No Country...
Joseph Morganti
- Nov 14, 2021
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Ozark Pilot
Writing for television is a challenging task for anyone, no matter their expertise. The pilot is a monumental hurdle, with highly...
Joseph Morganti
- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
The Antagonists of 12 YEARS A SLAVE: An Analysis
Every great script has a central antagonist that’s primary goal is to prevent the protagonist from accomplishing whatever they are set...
Joseph Morganti
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
Writing for TV: When They See Us Pilot
Miniseries as a whole are a different animal altogether to tackle as a writer compared to a traditional television series. More or less...
Joseph Morganti
- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Antagonists of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS: An Analysis
When a film fanatic brings up the notion of a great antagonist or villain, Hannibal Lector tends to come into mind. Although introduced...
Joseph Morganti
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Chernobyl Pilot
Writing for TV is a challenging effort that many would argue require more of a writer than a full-length feature film would. Although...
Joseph Morganti
- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
The Antagonists of GET OUT: An Analysis
Jordan Peele established a new name for himself in the world of cinema after releasing his iconic 2017 horror film Get Out. The film...
Joseph Morganti
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
Writing for TV: Prison Break Pilot
Writing for TV is arguably the most challenging effort in the screenwriting world. Whether it’s coming up with more premises beyond the...