How to Write and Teach Satire: Film Funnies That Flicker
Writing the Satire
Films satire screen glows – flicker it up. Target a flick: “Blockbuster bombed – popcorns star now.” Hit the tropes – heroes, flops: “Hero saves day – yawned through it.” Keep it reel – dull fades. Write: “Sequels so bad, credits ran first.” Mel Brooks spoofs inspire. Start small: “Ads epic – films a nap.” Practice turns reels into ribs.
Teaching the Technique
Teach film jabs with a reel twist. Give “hero wins” – twist: “Hero so great, I slept!” Show Brooks clips – trope, zing. Steps: flick, quirk, jab. Assign “bad end” – spark: “End so dull, screen quit!” Discuss pop: fun wins. Warn off flat – reel rules. Film-off: pitch a jab, best flick wins. Films a frame – teach them to flip it.
