Yes, I do notice that. A film’s skeleton, when cut cleanly, is like a good whisky: each scene is a grain, the whisky’s “note” is the emotional hue, and the overall structure is the finish you taste after the last sip. But unlike a drink that simply ages, a screenplay must also have a proper “spirit” – a thematic punch that stays long after the credits roll, or it’s just a bottle of empty whiskey with too many fillers. In the same way a good distillery balances sweetness with a hint of peat, a great film balances exposition with subtext, and if any scene is left too dry or too syrupy, the whole narrative goes flat. That’s the paradox: the same discipline that creates a classic structure can also trap you in a loop of predictable cadences unless you dare to add a splash of unexpected flavor.

Sounds spot on – lean beats filler, subtext is the seasoning, and that bold twist is the finish that keeps the audience craving another sip. Just watch that alchemy stay true to the story’s heart, and you’ll bottle something unforgettable.