The 36 Dramatic Situations: ‘Se7en’ and “The Enigma”
How 'Se7en' exemplifies "The Enigma," one of the 36 Dramatic Situations. Read More
September 13, 2010
36 Dramatic Situations
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.
Explore all 36 Dramatic Situations below
The 36 Dramatic Situations: Toy Story (1995) and Rivalry of Superior and Inferior
How Toy Story exemplifies Rivalry of Superior and Inferior, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations. Read More
September 13, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: Wall Street (1987) and Ambition
How 'Wall Street' exemplifies Ambition, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations. Read More
September 11, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: Death Wish (1974) and Vengeance
How 'Death Wish' exemplifies Crimes Pursued by Vengeance, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations. Read More
September 10, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: Halloween (1978) and Slaying of a Kin Unrecognized
This article is part of our 36 Dramatic Situations series. For 36 days straight, we’ll be exploring the famous 36… Read More
September 9, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: Grizzly Man (2005) and Madness
How 'Grizzly Man' exemplifies Madness, one of the 36 Dramatic Situations. Read More
September 8, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: Underworld (2003) and An Enemy Loved
This article is part of our 36 Dramatic Situations series. For 36 days straight, we’ll be exploring the famous 36… Read More
September 8, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: The Rescuers (1977) and Deliverance
This article is part of our 36 Dramatic Situations series. For 36 days straight, we’ll be exploring the famous 36… Read More
September 7, 2010
The 36 Dramatic Situations: In the Mood for Love (2000) and Adultery
This article is part of our 36 Dramatic Situations series. For 36 days straight, we’ll be exploring the famous 36… Read More
September 5, 2010