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The Line That Changed Dialogue, Spielberg’s Jurassic Tip, and the Color Rule You Need to Know

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Ryan Koo
July 14, 2025

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The Line That Changed Dialogue, Spielberg’s Jurassic Tip, and the Color Rule You Need to Know

Hey Filmmakers,

Glad you’re back! There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get right to our top craft stories of the week!

🖌️ Screenwriting

'The Godfather' Credit: Paramount Pictures

It’s just 10 words long. No shouting. No guns. Just a soft, almost affectionate murmur: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

It lands with the weight of a bullet.

Few lines in cinema have managed to crawl into pop culture and stay lodged there for decades, the way this one from The Godfather has.

Let’s explore the line from every angle, from its origins and the context of its first cinematic use, to its craft, its subtext that gave the line its spine, and how it spread far beyond the screen.

🗞️ Quick Reads for Screenwriting

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🎬 Directing

'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Credit: Universal

The Jurassic Park series is one of the greatest, and writing one of those movies is most definitely on countless screenwriters’ bucket lists. But no matter what you do, you're always following in Steven Spielberg's footsteps.

He was the genius behind the first film, along with writers Michael Crichton and David Koepp, and you'll always have to think about that movie while making your own.

So, when Gareth Edwards stepped into the director's chair for the new Jurassic World: Rebirth, he had a lot to live up to.

Thankfully, Steven Spielberg was there to give him some advice.

🗞️ Quick Reads for Directing

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• Pre-Production in Film: What Happens Before the Camera Rolls? - From script to schedule, this is how pre-production sets the stage for your film project.

• What Risky Move Launched Sofia Coppola's Career? - The Virgin Suicides director opens up at the Academy Museum.

🎥 Cinematography

'La La Land' Credit: Sony

You ever watch a movie and just bask in the colors and vibes they put out? Think about movies like Drive or Vertigo — would they even be the same movie without the iconic neon or red and green palette?

So, how do you get a cool color palette that matches the vibe of your movie? It turns out, there's something called the 60-30-10 rule that can help guide you on this journey.

Let’s dive in!

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