![]() ![]() "What is the artistic value of Nicolas Cage playing himself in a movie about him?" is a question that every audience member will answer differently. When you hear people discuss the "depth" of certain films or television shows, this is often what they're talking about. And making art means making statements about the world. ![]() Not only are you a writer, but you're an artist. The line in Unbearable Weight wasn't scripted, but apparently, Cage felt he had to reference it. My personal favorite was a little reference to this scene. So for those who recognize them, it's funny and incredibly rewarding. Instead, they're woven in, and Gormican pulls out specific moments and lines from each that cut deeper. Remember, no judgment.)Īdditionally, the myriad of Cage films referenced aren't referenced loosely. Unbearable Weight isn't just "Nic Cage is kinda crazy." It's about understanding the idiosyncratic decisions that drive the "crazy." (And I don't mean "crazy" in a bad way. This is more about getting specific, which is an evergreen comedy note. ![]() It's right on par with his other performances, and there are very few "jokes" in it. In this clip, Cage gives a performance that feels like the climax of another film he might've been in. So you can take a few liberties in the exaggeration. So you're not inventing anything, so much as you're just expanding on and exaggerating what's already there. The fire has to be there already for it to have any effect. So pick those elements you want to explore and uncover and then multiply them. You can't exaggerate everything because you'll risk keeping your story grounded. But what's being stretched and what's being thinned? What's being distorted? Double downĬage described playing himself in this film as looking into a funhouse mirror.įamously distorting by stretching and thinning various body parts, funhouse mirrors provide a different view of things. It may not be conducive to the sort of meta-story you're telling because if you can't get behind your character's wants and desires and dreams…then neither will the audience. If you're finding it challenging to write from that place, then ask yourself what interested you about the idea in the first place. You may not agree with the person's worldview or actions, but if you write from a place of judgment, the audience will not be on board. It's a fine line, but the actor/character needs to be in on the joke, not the butt of it. This is the most important one and is honestly tip number one for all characters, whether meta or not. Write with empathy & write without judgment Whether you're writing parody, satire, or drama, here are some tips if you want to write a story in which a real-life person plays themself. Nicolas Cage plays himself in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. ![]()
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