Cynthia Erivo's Dracula Adaptation and Storytelling Handbooks Reviewed

Reviews critique Cynthia Erivo's 'Dracula' for missing the point despite tech, and John Yorke's storytelling handbook for verbal incontinence.

19 Feb, 09:00 — 19 Feb, 09:08

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The coverage of "Cynthia Erivo's Dracula Adaptation and Storytelling Handbooks Reviewed" shows a clear divergence, with each outlet focusing on a distinct component of the overarching story. While both articles are critical reviews, New Statesman critiques the Dracula adaptation, and The Guardian reviews a storytelling handbook. There is no direct alignment on the specific subject matter covered by each outlet.

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New Statesman

This outlet focuses on Cynthia Erivo's Dracula adaptation, criticizing its use of technology and its failure to grasp the original's essence.

The Guardian

This outlet focuses on John Yorke's storytelling handbook, criticizing its editing, verbal style, and hyperbole.

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A review of Cynthia Erivo's Dracula adaptation, noting its use of technology and perceived failure to capture the original's point.

Covered by new-statesman · Not in guardian

A review of John Yorke's storytelling handbook, criticizing its editing, verbal incontinence, and hyperbole.

Covered by guardian · Not in new-statesman

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The Guardian19 Feb, 09:00First to report

Trip to the Moon by John Yorke review – a storytelling handbook in dire need of an edit

New Statesman19 Feb, 09:08

Cynthia Erivo’s one-man Dracula misses the point

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New Statesman1h ago

Cynthia Erivo’s one-man Dracula misses the point

Kip Williams' new adaptation of the classic proves that tech can dull a performance.

By Emily Lawford

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The Guardian1h ago

Trip to the Moon by John Yorke review – a storytelling handbook in dire need of an edit

A producer shares his tips for tight storylines, but they’re marred by verbal incontinence and hyperbole Creative writing handbooks are almost an industry in themselves: the fledgling author, dramatist or screenwriter can choose from hundreds of titles, all offering to unlock the secrets of storytelling. These books are of limited utility for literary fiction, where plot is secondary, but if you’re writing for the screen or stage, or working on genre fiction, they can be helpful. Commercial, plot-driven storytelling is, this is an inherently formulaic business, and a working knowledge of narrative structure is a crucial foundation for an aspiring writer. In his bestselling 2014 treatise on the mechanics of narrative, Into the Woods, John Yorke demonstrated the uncanny prevalence of five-act structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement) in many popular movies, plays and television dramas. He reprises this theme in his new book, which starts with a lengthy disquisition on plot architecture. The five-act framework, Yorke explains, is elegantly conducive to an emotionally compelling journey, with the protagonist typically undergoing a transformative revelation at the story’s mid-point. He illustrates this with reference to hit TV programmes such as I May Destroy You, and films including Star Wars and Terminator 2. Continue reading...

By Houman Barekat

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Cynthia Erivo's Dracula Adaptation and Storytelling Handbooks Reviewed

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Trip to the Moon by John Yorke review – a storytelling handbook in dire need of an edit

Cynthia Erivo’s one-man Dracula misses the point

Read at source (2 outlets)

Cynthia Erivo’s one-man Dracula misses the point

Trip to the Moon by John Yorke review – a storytelling handbook in dire need of an edit

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