Mckee's method is much more obvious and fluid than Weston's. Mckee chooses obvious scene changes based on the action happening in the script. Weston, on the other hand, seems to deal with more subtext, and characterization. He rationalizes his changing in attitudes to the characters, thoughts, actions, and emotions. He makes the scene into more of a 3-D atmosphere.
It's obvious that John is in making this scene happen. He is the focal point of the conversation between Ann and Graham. Graham chips in with clever comebacks and mild insults that end up changing the direction John is "driving." John 's negativety really sets the tone and opens the door for Graham to swoop in and be the hero. Just when you think John is defeated in the conversation, he mentions how Ann should show Graham some apartments. It seems like a nice idea to Graham and Ann, but it ends up really changing the tone of the conversation from stale to devious.
During the whole scene John is in control. But, when Graham starts his clever insults, John panics and suggests Ann to show Graham some apartments. I like Mckee's way better than Weston's because it's simple, and it makes sense. It's not overly drawn out like every thing Weston writes. I think Mckee's way makes scene changes and conflict changes smoother and more coherent.
Is Weston's way not structured enough to be considered a guideline?
Does Ann's character change (sexual epiphany) develop too fast?
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I believe that in the script Ann's sexual views change too fast. However I find this to be a matter of subtext. It will be the actresses job to bring her development to life in a believable way.
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