For 36 days in 2010, we explored the famous 36 Dramatic Situations by presenting a film that exemplifies each one. From family killing family to prisoners in need of asylum, we brush off the 19th-century list in order to remember that it’s still incredibly relevant today.
By Adam Charles
How ‘Se7en’ exemplifies “The Enigma,” one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.
By Rob Hunter
How ‘Wall Street’ exemplifies Ambition, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.
By Scott Beggs
How ‘Death Wish’ exemplifies Crimes Pursued by Vengeance, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations.