Video Essay Examines EX MACHINA's Method of Revealing Information

In his latest video essay, YouTuber Lessons From The Screenplay (aka Michael Tucker) does a deep dive into Alex Garland's terrific thriller Ex Machina and examines the way information is doled out over the course of the story. He breaks the story down in some interesting ways, too, pointing out that Ava (Alicia Vikander) may be the true protagonist in the movie and providing a fascinating look at the way Garland cut parts of his script in order to construct the story in a way that makes the audience want to know more. The whole thing just makes me want to watch the movie again as soon as I can.

Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplay Like LFTS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplay/ Follow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla At its most basic level, a story is simply information being communicated over time. Ex Machina is a great example of how a screenwriter's ability to carefully control a story's information can make for a compelling film.