INT. ANALYSIS

We look at the pilot of Sherlock in this episode and examine how it revives a classic character, its introduction of the show's theme, what makes for a good pilot, and why this John Watson is fiction's greatest sidekick.

Upcoming episodes: Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.

Time Stamps

Initial Reactions - 0:00

Evan's relationship to the show - 8:00

Updating Sherlock for the 21st Century - 14:30

Introducing a theme - 43:05

Crafting a Pilot - 50:35

John Watson The Sidekick Character - 1:19:30

Outro - 1:37:00

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We continue and conclude our Chocolate Factory series with the 2005 adaptation from Tim Burton. This time we discuss Willy Wonka's personality and backstory, the theme of family, the movie's tone, then compare all three versions and speculate about the upcoming origin story show. 

Upcoming episodes: Sherlock A Study in Pink, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.

Time Stamps

Initial Reactions - 1:00

Willy Wonka - 9:02

Family - 25:00

Tone - 35:20

Comparing all 3 - 46:40

Outro - 1:15:00

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In this episode, we discuss the classic Roald Dahl book and its original movie adaptation and the differences between them, as well as how the story works with a passive protagonist and the message of the story.

Time stamps

Differences from book 10:32

A Passive Protagonist 46:40

Message 53:25

Outro 1:07:54

Upcoming episodes: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.

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In this episode we look at Space Jam, how it deals with its perfect premise, its impact, sports movies, and Michael Jordan.

Upcoming episodes: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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In our very long season 3 premiere, we tackle the MPAA Ratings system, our relationships with it, how effective it is, the ways it shapes the film landscape, and if there is a better system that could be created in its place.

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For more info on the MPAA, watch This Film Is Not Yet Rated, and read G is for Golden, the Ratings Guide, and the Advertising Handbook.

We give our hot but very different takes on the new Wonder Woman sequel, digging into the content of the story and how it was executed. 

Upcoming Episodes: Space Jam, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate factory.

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Our video essay on Shrek | The Simple Character Arc is up on our YouTube channel.

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In today's episode we look at some of what made Good Will Hunting a classic like how Sean is one of the best mentor characters ever, how important being emotionally true is in a story, how to craft good character relationships, and the purpose of the many anecdotes in the movie. 

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In this episode we look at a lesser-known social experiment movie and examine how it approaches character design, social critique, and how the premise and designing principle are crafted to create its social experiment.

Upcoming Episodes: Good Will Hunting, Space Jam. 

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In this episode we look at an underrated gem with some good writing lessons. Topics include the world of fashion, introductions and gaining access to characters, amplifying conflict, and forcing your protagonist into hard choices. 

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Interview with Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep

In light of the coming election, we list off a few fictional characters that we think would be good... or at least interesting in high-ranking government positions. Send in your picks if you want, but make sure you actually vote first. And just vote for Biden. Please.

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