The Worldbuilder's Tavern

1.3 Subtle Storytelling, Slang, and Society in Mad Max: Fury Road

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Mad Max: Fury Road takes place in a gritty, unforgiving, and weird world. In this episode, we discuss how the movie is masterful at showing vs. telling, uses slang and names effectively, and establishes a fascinating society based on vehicles, blood, and water.

  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi.
  • Proprietor's Pick: The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi (March 21, 2023).
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