Blog 3, The Apartment

I cannot say I did not enjoy reading The Apartment. It was a classic 60's on a roller coaster. Several scenes seemed predictable and several were suspenseful. I happened to like most the amount of repeated dialog which related to specific events and characters (-wise statements). I liked the lack of camera direction, a contrast to that of E.T. Specifically because it leaves open several possibilities for the camera operator to decide upon the set-up of the shot. Unraveling of characterization was very prevalent. And I feel, now that I am learning many elements about script analysis I can better see the elements that writers use to mold and create there characters, from decisions that they make when choices arise to specific actions that unravel and progress a scene. I liked the action lines that described the scenes, however, I felt that at times it was a little too much (concerning that the viewer will end up not seeing a specific detail), specifically speaking the last line "And that's about it. Story-wise." Overall though, the story, plot, characters work great! Minute specifics in the action description, not so great.

Questions:
1. About the last line, "And that's about it. Story-wise." was that necessary? Does it add to the script?

2. What realizations did Bud have to influence his decision to turn down Mr. Sheldrakes offer? When did it happen?

Michael Carrington