A Lost Plot

Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the classic release of George Lucas's Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Their discussion includes topics surrounding the main characters, if the plot of the movie is compelling, and if The Phantom Menace is worth watching.

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0:00 "Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace" Introduction and Rating

4:36 Opening Scene

7:09 Main Character's Flaws

15:07 Anakin and "Show Don't Tell"

28:49 Chance of Loss

37:36 Obi Wan and Ideals in this movie

43:24 Heightened Tension

47:39 Revelations

53:11 Theme

1:02:17 Satisfaction!

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#starwars #thephantommenace #obiwan #anakin #alostplot #padawan #moviereview #moviethoughts #podcastinterview 

Maverick and Avalon discuss  and review the new Netflix release “Leave the World Behind” by Sam Esmail. 

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Episode Contents:

0:00 "Leave the World Behind" Introduction and Rating

5:19 Amanda and Her Opening Scene

11:11 Side Characters

13:50 Setting

18:33 What Opposes the Protagonist?

23:54 Entering the Fray

26:53 Heightened Tension

27:53 Cinematography and Music in Story

37:36 Themes

42:57 Revelations

47:53 Satisfaction!

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#leavetheworldbehind #samesmail #alostplot #terror #thriller #deer #survival #apocalypse 

In this podcast episode, Maverick and Andrew review John Wick, the original movie. They discuss how the plot is developed, is the 9 Point system the right way to review a movie, and the carnal nature of John Wick and how that speaks to us as the audience. Notice, this content is a little more graphic at the end. 

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Show Notes: 

0:00 "John Wick" Introduction and Rating

4:27 How Compelling is the Opening Scene?

8:56 Is John Wick A Compelling Character?

15:14 Compelling Side Characters

22:58 Goals and Sacrifices

34:39 The Villain

39:20 Rome and the Coliseum

44:07 Revelation, Transformation, and Themes

47:50 Were You Satisfied?

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Find the podcast explaining the 9 Points here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00

 #johnwick  #keanureeves #bloody #filmreview #moviereview #alostplot #podcaster #podthoughts #carnal #rome #coliseum #violent

Maverick and Avalon review the new release of Scott Ridley’s Napoleon, and the grand sweeping narrative and issues that go with it. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.

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Moments:

0:00 “Napoleon” Introduction

3:25 Napoleon as the Main Character

18:25 Napoleon's Motivations

22:25 The Guillotine

26:49 Side Characters

40:59 Who is Napoleon's Enemy?

48:32 Josephine

58:52 Themes and Satisfaction

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Show Notes:

Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes episode: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-11-22T06_00_00-08_00

The 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points

The 9 Points Rating System episode: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00

#napoleon #napoleonmovie #joaquinphoenix #scottridley #vanessakirby #alostplot #podcast #moviethoughts 

Maverick and Avalon review the new Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Coryo (Coriolanus Snow), Lucy Gray, Sejanus, and more all play masterful roles in the story presented on screen. 

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Key Moments:

0:00 "The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Introduction

2:37 Opening Scene, Characters, and Setting

11:06 What's At Stake?

13:49 Snow's Opposition

21:17 Coryo's Motives and Ideals

25:20 Heightened Tension

31:19 Revelations

38:20 Coryo Returns to Panem

46:04 Transformation

48:50 Themes and Satisfaction

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Mentioned and Related Content: 

Find the 9 Points Podcast Here: https://youtu.be/FQK-TF9CUyIhttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes book: https://www.songbirdsandsnakes.com 

The 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/

#hungergames #balladofsongbirdsandsnakes #filmreview #alostplot #podcast #characterarc #characterdevelopment #coriolanussnow #lucygray 

Maverick and Avalon discuss "The Marvels". The discussion ranges from who is the main character, to fundamental universe rules, to the power of the villain. 

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Show Notes: 
0:00 "The Marvels" Introduction 
1:24 Summary and Rating 
4:32 Opening Scene 
8:46 Who is the Main Character? 
19:46 Rules of the Universe 
28:57 What's at Stake Here? 
34:24 TikTok Emotions 
38:53 The Villain 
43:02 Heightened Tension 
51:52 The Armbands 
58:16 Satisfaction! 

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Our website: https://www.alostplot.com 
The 9 Points Rating System: https://youtu.be/FQK-TF9CUyIhttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00
Fill out your own 9 Points Rating: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points 

#themarvels #caroldanvers #captainmarvel #msmarvel #kamalakhan #alostplot #podcasting #review #filmreview #worldbuilding #mcu #tiktokemotions #tiktok #poorwriting

Maverick and his guest Patrick discuss the release "The Marsh King's Daughter". But this is one of those times where pacing, subplots, and conflict can be too simple. Are good themes and values enough to make up for a few weak plot points? 

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Highlights:
1:22 Movie Summary
10:13 Compelling Characters
19:02 Unresolved Issues Increasing Conflict
27:02 The Villain
37:22 Helena
41:29 Daisy Ridley, Her Character's Values, and her acting career
46:47 Heightened Tension
53:44 Revelations, Box Office Notes
58:37 Transformation
1:02:59 Satisfaction!
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Find us at our website: https:www.alostplot.com 

#themarshkingsdaughter #daisyridley #benmendehlson #alostplot #podcasting #psychological #thriller #2023movie #marsh 

Maverick is joined by Avalon to discuss Captain Marvel, in preparation for “The Marvels” releasing soon. Is Brie Larson’s character Captain Marvel a compelling hero? Or does she do more harm than good? In this episode there is an in-depth discussion about heroes, motivations, villains, the Skrull, and how the themes play out.

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Sections:

0:00 Summary & Ratings

6:19 Superhero Openings

17:19 Ally & Villain Motivations

28:35 Scrull Interrogations Believable?

30:57 Risk to the Hero

37:42 What did Vers Stand For?

44:49 Revelation of the Skrull

46:27 Does Captain Marvel Devolve as a Hero?

48:16 Themes

57:11 Level of Satisfaction!

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Links:

9 Points Rating System: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00 

A Lost Plot Website: https://www.alostplot.com/

#captainmarvel #marvelstudios #skrull #brielarson #alostplot #judelaw #samuelljackson #moviereview #podcasting 

Maverick and Avalon discuss Martin Scorcese's new movie "Killers of the Flower Moon". Filled with heated discussions and disagreements about the portrayal of key characters, Scorcese's movie is a thought provoking movie... but is anything but perfect.

Notes
0:00 Opener & Summary
5:31 Length of the Movie
17:10 Ernest: What Kind of Character is He?
25:42 Ernest as a Main Character
31:42 Who is the Villain of the Movie
38:13 Is There Redemption in Killers of the Flower Moon?
42:48 Themes
44:10 Satisfaction with the Ending

#killersoftheflowermoon #martinscorcese #robertdeniro #leonardodicaprio #alostplot #moviereview #podcastinterview #storyline #themes #villains 

We know about Allies, but what about mentors? What about love interests? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss how these unique types of allies draw from - or detract from - the storyline. 

Highlights:
7:04 Can mentors be flawed?
15:16 The Love Interest
17:53 The Hunger Games Example
20:51 When Love is Deceitful
24:03 Mentor & Love as Stock Characters
26:32 Making Death Meaningful