Why do some indie and arthouse films feel like they’re getting into circles? In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, filmmaker, screenwriter and movie critic Sudhish Kamath unpacks one of the crucial frequent storytelling traps in trendy cinema: getting caught in the issue with out ever shifting towards an answer.
Using Chaitanya Tamhane’s The Disciple as our case study, we discover the strain between uncompromising inventive imaginative and prescient and the necessity for ahead momentum in storytelling. From auteur principle to poetic justice, this video dives into why films lose audiences after they loop by way of the identical concept—and the way to repair it.
We’ll additionally break down two important instruments:
1. Forward Momentum (with out sacrificing tone)
2. Poetic Justice (that feels earned, not tacked on)
Plus, stick round for this week’s Writing 101 problem: a sensible train to sharpen your midpoints—as a result of even gradual cinema wants a turning level.
If you’re a filmmaker, screenwriter, or simply somebody who loves watching tales evolve, this one’s for you.
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Music: Ivan Avakian
Published – May 10, 2025 08:36 pm IST
