A passionate (read: long) episode, In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton discuss the importance of character in earning cinema moments and how to show, not tell. Among our examples are such diverse elements as: dialog, silence, and emotional crescendo. Also, a deep cut clip from FLCL.

We discuss: Rogue One: A Star Wars story Casino Royale The Sting FLCL

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Be sure to check out The Black Tempest available April 25 wherever fine books are sold.