Script Study: Richie's Turning Point in THE BEAR

In the first episode of Script Study by Arc Studio, WGA screenwriter Micah Cratty geeks out while taking a close look at two scenes in Episode #207 of The Bear that are key to the development of Cousin Richie. Micah analyzes what's happening in the script and why, sharing lessons for screenwriters and filmmakers along the way.

Among the topics covered are:

Character descriptions for minor characters
How "disconnects" are often key for great dialogue
The importance of strong character POVs at the scene level
The craft of scene writing
Writing monologues
When to end scenes
And much more!

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Script Study: Richie's Turning Point in THE BEAR

Micah Cratty

Micah was not allowed to watch TV as a child, so he devoted his entire life to it. He was a writer on Lodge 49 at AMC, where he also sold and developed an original pitch. Micah started as the Writers’ PA on several sitcoms, worked his way up to Script Coordinator on Better Call Saul, then joined Lodge 49 as the Writers’ Assistant before getting staffed. He also taught screenwriting at UCLA’s Summer Institute. He oversees Arc Studio's product guides and documentation.