Hey everyone, Adrian here! As we develop our romance film opening, we’ve been looking at classic romance films for inspiration. Two that really stood out are The Notebook and 10 Things I Hate About You. Both movies capture different sides of romance, and we’re pulling elements from each to help shape our story.
Codes and Conventions They Share
Even though they have different tones, both films use key romance film conventions that we want to incorporate:
- Emotional Storytelling – Both movies focus on relationships that develop over time, showing growth between the main characters.
- Strong Character Dynamics – Whether it’s the deep love in The Notebook or the playful banter in 10 Things I Hate About You, both films have leads with unique personalities that contrast yet complement each other.
- Flashbacks and Memories – The Notebook uses flashbacks to tell its love story, which is something we’re using in our film opening to connect the past and present.
- Symbolism in Cinematography – Both films use lighting, colors, and camera work to create emotional depth in their romance scenes.
What We’re Taking from Each Film
- The Notebook – The use of memory-driven storytelling is a major inspiration for our film. The way the film switches between past and present helps build an emotional connection, which is something we’re incorporating in our script.
- 10 Things I Hate About You – The playful, opposites-attract dynamic between the leads fits well with our vision of how Adrian and Tati’s relationship starts off feeling mismatched but grows naturally over time.
How This Affects Our Film
By combining these influences, we’re making sure our romance film opening has a strong emotional core while still feeling fun and relatable. We’re focused on creating characters with chemistry, using flashbacks effectively, and making sure every scene visually reflects their journey.
These movies have helped us shape our ideas, and we’re excited to bring that inspiration to life. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working on the script and planning the next steps!
