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Audiences today are both eager and more capable of processing much more complex stories, Green says.
So the onus falls off of surprise, he concludes.
I dont believe there is the possibility of surprise.
The mystery just gives them a reason to be there, Green says.
Plenty of fans will disagree with me, but Christie doesnt concern herself with deep characterizations.
Instead she tended to employ character shorthand.
A Scotsman of 50.
That leaves tremendous opportunity!
In a typical Agatha Christie book, it seems like there are 3,600 data points to support her story.
We didnt need as much as I thought.
Surprise can still have value, Green attests, but it doesnt have to be fetishized.
You cant possibly surprise everyone.
The rare story can, but on balance, thats not what youre there as a screenwriter to deliver.
What youre there to deliver is an enjoyable experience of watching yourself be right or wrong on your guess.
Theres so many people writing so many stories right now, the writer says.
I dont think theres any part of the mystery buffalo not being digested or turned into boots.
