A Lost Plot

Everyone loves a good laugh, but at what cost? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the concerns of humor, and how humor can destroy a great plot. Does humor never have a point in a great action movie? Or is it only a distraction? Pulling from recent examples and otherworldly adventures, Maverick & Avalon make their case.

Rocket is a creep. Peter Quill is a drunk. Gamorra is a rogue assassin. And then Adam Warlock shows up. Here's the latest movie review for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. In this episode, Maverick and Nicholas discuss the latest installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, and the themes, character arcs, and villains they portrayed. Is this movie a fitting farewell to James Gunn's Marvel?

It's not easy to find good movie plots in sequels. Do the Guardians do it justice? In this episode, Maverick and his guest Nicholas discuss the changes to the team, and how the team separated affects everything in the movie. Is Ego a believable villain? Is Nebula's change authentic? And does Guardians of the Galaxy volume 2 surpass the first movie? Check it all out in this episode, and determine for yourself if this movie plot is one worth watching.

A great movie is built on conflict. Without that essence, there is nothing compelling to bring the audience back to the show. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the essence of conflict, and how that basic building block is followed - or broken - in movies today.

A classic in the superhero team franchises, Guardians of the Galaxy made its debut in 2014. A mix of serious, humor, and some serious humor. In this episode, Maverick and Nicholas discuss the plight of Starlord's hand-holding techniques to stop bad guys. Looking for action movies with good plots? Look no further. Here's our Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1 review.

The best movies are the ones that stick with you. You never forget it. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what makes a great movie memorable, and go back to some absolute classics to prove their point. 

Can humor add to a great plot? Or can it ruin all the momentum? In this episode, Maverick is joined by Avalon Dickson and Patrick Avanto to discuss the recent release based on a classic game. Edgin goes on an adventure to save his daughter from an evil lord. Classic. Listen in to hear the rating of Dungeons and Dragons, Honor Among Thieves!

A great antagonist is feared for a reason. Ergo, action movies with good plots are driven - in part - by the great villains driving the conflict. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss villains, fear, and the chaos and rules they live by.

Sometimes a movie should really be a TV show... Is that the case here? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the merits of Forrest Gump, and how one man can have a lasting impact - even beyond the film, as an acclaimed movie today. But does the story portrayed really make this movie worth watching?

The story goal is what drives a good plot. If this piece isn't integrated well, you will not see a good movie plot. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss ideas surrounding creating and integrating a great motive and goal into action movies to make them compelling. Including classics like Lord of the Rings to a more recent noteworthy movie like Inception, there are numerous examples of compelling goals that drive the story forward.