In this episode of "Lessons from the Screenplay," Michael Tucker breaks down the similar story arcs between "Whiplash" and "Black Swan" - diving into the themes of sacrifice and greatness.

Act 1: Inciting Incident, Desire, and Dramatic Question Every story has its first turning point. The moment at which the protagonist can no longer maintain the status quo and embarks on their journey. …The second act of a screenplay is where the protagonists encounter obstacle after obstacle, and in doing so are forced to change in a way they wouldn’t otherwise. …Act 3: Transformation And Perfection. …Both protagonists have destroyed their old selves.