#loveassassin

A way to make this scene in our film both heartfelt and humorous could be to cut to the guys who have been wronged when they make disgusted or overly moved facial expressions- kind of equivalent to the SHE DOESN'T EVEN GO HERE moment from an earlier scene in Mean Girls. What Mean Girls does well is to strike the balance between genuinely emotional and funny, and that balance is what we want to go for in Love Assassin. 

As always, a touching moment from How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days

I love the raw intimacy between Brooke and Lucas in this scene from One Tree Hill. When I read the last few pages of Love Assassin, I felt a connection with both Brad and Natalie, and I could see how they were both hiding their feelings while trying to be song.  Although this is not the same plot line, I love how this scene focuses in on what they are telling each other, but also what they are not.  I think it is important for us to see how Natalie and Brad really feel although they might not necessarily be saying it.  This scene is put together in a way where body language and facial expressions are crucial, so I think that is something to keep in mind.

At the end of page 23 when Natalie wakes up to a plethora of hang over food provided by Brad, I love the moment that immediately follows when Natalie smiles in recognition of his thoughtfulness.  This moment is very meaningful, and it reminded me a lot of the look that Carrie gives Big throughout Sex and the City.

When I read the scene where Natalie throws up at the end of the night with Brad by her side, I couldn't help but think about 10 Things I hate About You.  The way Patrick cares for Kat after she gets drunk at a party reminds me a lot of the way Brad attentively takes care of Natalie after the New Years Party.  The dynamic in this scene needs to be genuine, yet have a tinge of humor.  I think this scene emulates both of those things, and could work really well for Love Assassin.  I also like the moment right before Kat pukes around 3:12 where the camera gets more intimate with the characters with a longer shot looking at Kat from Pat's point of view.  Then, as she pukes, the camera gets further away and we can't help but laugh a little.  This intimate moment is really nice and could translate well with Natalie and Brad.

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This scene from No Strings Attached (starting at 1:20) is similar to how I picture the scene where Natalie and Brad spontaneously kiss in her apartment.  I think something that's really important to capture in this scene is the lingering tension and obvious want to kiss one another, even though it goes against both of their rules.  Although this moment of sexual tension is dramatized in this scene, I like how there is a clear attraction between the two.  I also enjoy that as the scene progresses, the camera gets closer and more intimate with the characters while the cuts become less frequent, creating that lingering effect.  I think the feeling in this scene would work well for Natalie and Brad.