“Carousel: A Twisted Journey Through Fame and Fantasy That Will Leave You Questioning Reality”
When was the last time a movie actually made you think about your own relationships? We’re all a little grimy with our personal dramas, but when a narrative is too close to home—lacking that necessary punch—it risks diving into the mundane, treading water instead of making waves. In Rachel Lambert’s latest script, “Carousel,” we find ourselves following a doctor navigating the tangled web of post-divorce life, trying to bridge the chasm with his anxiety-ridden teen daughter, all while sipping from the bittersweet cup of a rekindled romance. Sure, it sounds like a rich backdrop for drama, but does it offer enough spice to keep us glued to our seats? Join me as I unpack this venture from the 2023 Black List and dig into what makes a story resonate—or fizzle out in the face of real-life complexities. Because let’s face it, real life can feel a whole lot like watching paint dry—especially if we can’t find the drama buried underneath. Ready to dive in? LEARN MORE.
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Genre: Drama
Premise: A doctor coming off a divorce must learn to understand his anxiety-ridden teenage daughter while exploring a romance with an old flame.
About: This is the last script from the 2023 Black List that I was interested in reading. Screenwriter and director, Rachel Lambert, is best known for a film she made recently with Daisy Ridley titled, “Sometimes I Think About Dying.”
Writer: Rachel Lambert
Details: 116 pages
