Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the concept of the midpoint sequence and the point of no return in the classic radio drama 'Three Skeleton Key'  (1950).

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• Three Skeleton Key (1950) https://youtu.be/P2zT2DRFJxE
• Eric Edson - The Point Of No Return For Your Hero - Midpoint Sequence: https://youtu.be/ASvHCXt8RU8
• The heroes darkest hour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6tXEwqkSnc
• Austin Butler's voice coach explains why he sounded like Elvis in his Golden Globes speech - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-17/austin-butlers-voice-coach-on-why-he-still-sounds-like-elvis/101857896
• ‘The Simpsons’ Dominates Disney+, Embarrasses ‘The Evil Corporation’ | Cracked.com https://www.cracked.com/article_36649_the-simpsons-dominates-disney-plus-embarrasses-the-evil-corporation.html?newsletter-cat=comedy

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Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the creative meme work of Hannah Rogers with 'sad book memes' and the concept of the inciting incident in the classic radio drama 'Three Skeleton Key'  (1950).

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• Sad Book Memes https://www.instagram.com/sadbookmemes/
• Inciting incident by Jerry B. Jenkins https://youtu.be/hOSP7yM1fQs

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Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the new works that have entered the public domain in 2023 and the opening act of the classic radio drama 'Three Skeleton Key'  (1950) in terms of setting up the life of your characters and building up the story.

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• Gaming Like It's 1927 https://itch.io/jam/gaming-like-its-1927
• Check out Duke's Public Domain Day article or Copyright Lately's round-up
• Sherlock Holmes joins a first Oscar winner and the 'ice cream' song in the public domain https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/public-domain-2023-sherlock-films-books-songs-cec/index.html
• Australia: National Library releases out-of-copyright works https://www.nla.gov.au/stories/news/2022/public-domain-2023#
• 3 Mistakes Screenwriters Make In Act 1 That Ruin A Screenplay - Michael Hauge https://youtu.be/RGYHGc0pTeI

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Host Dr Craig Norris and guest MA Marcus Johson explores the final minutes of 'House on Haunted Hill'  (1959) in terms of key tropes like the Kansas City Shuffle, and also discuss Henry Cavill news with other end of year news and speculations.

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• What's the Difference Between Ironic Endings and Ambiguous Endings?https://youtu.be/5SX6UyJb-h0
• Henry Cavill Releases Statement on the Warhammer Cinematic Universe That He's Building — GeekTyrant https://geektyrant.com/news/henry-cavill-releases-statement-on-the-warhammer-cinematic-universe-that-hes-building
• HENRY CAVILL JOINING AMAZON PRIME VIDEO’S ‘WARHAMMER 40,000’ FRANCHISE https://www.wcluradio.com/2022/12/22/henry-cavill-joining-amazon-prime-videos-warhammer-40000-franchise/

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Host Dr Craig Norris explores minutes 65-70 of 'House on Haunted Hill'  (1959) in terms of Chekov's Gun, and the latest pop culture news  including KFC Spain releasing the Otaku burger, Miyazaki's new film  announced, and the latest superhero casting speculations. 

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• Chekhov’s Gun: When A Writer Doesn’t Deliver On Their Promise by Adam Skelter https://youtu.be/aRCg2zkIjlc
• StudioBinder. What is Chekhov's Gun — How Knives Out Perfects the Setup and Payoff. https://youtu.be/zQ1Feczm93A
• KFC releases an Otaku Burger…in Spain?!? https://soranews24.com/2022/12/02/kfc-releases-an-otaku-burger-in-spain/
• Studio Ghibli announces release date for Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime movie, releases key art https://soranews24.com/2022/12/13/studio-ghibli-announces-release-date-for-hayao-miyazakis-new-anime-movie-releases-key-art/
• Henry Cavill fans react to him being dropped as Superman: “He deserved better” https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/film/henry-cavill-fans-react-dropped-superman-3367761
• Henry Cavill won’t return to The Witcher despite losing Superman role https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/16/henry-cavill-wont-return-to-the-witcher-despite-losing-superman-role

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Host Dr Craig explores minutes 60-65 of 'House on Haunted Hill' (1959) in terms of gaslighting, and the latest pop culture news including an interesting series of examples of mashing up Seinfeld and Twin Peaks. Broadcasting out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart TASMANIA.

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• House on Haunted Hill (1959) https://youtu.be/2gcMeJbN0FM
• In a dream come true, Mike Flanagan announces he's adapting Stephen King's The Dark Tower https://www.avclub.com/mike-flanagan-adapting-the-dark-tower-stephen-king-1849869660
• Why ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ Go Together So Well https://www.cracked.com/article_36138_why-seinfeld-and-twin-peaks-go-together-so-well.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv
• British Film Institute releases latest top 100 film list of all time, but why should you care? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-02/british-film-institute-top-100-films-released-but-are-they-right/101661420

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Guest Scott Lleonart talks about his My state film festival award for his music video "Morgan's Sandpit - Animus", minute 55-60 of 'House on Haunted Hill' (1959) and Glenn Gers' 6 essential questions of storytelling. Broadcasting out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart TASMANIA.

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• MyState film festival https://mystatefilmfestival.com.au/
• Morgan's Sandpit - Animus https://youtu.be/sUyXQ_HzKQc
• If You Can't Answer These 6 Questions You Don't Have A Story - Glenn Ger https://youtu.be/uL0atQFZzL8
• Storytelling: 6 Essential Questions by Writing For Screens (Glenn Gers) https://youtu.be/F7i3w6XW_2Q

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Whodunit's in 'House on Haunted Hill' min 50 via writing advice from Rian Johnson and Alfred Hitchcock, followed up with some retro tech news.

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• Edge Radio Fundraiser https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/eae86014-1d50-453b-ba5e-3bddc33467d6 https://www.facebook.com/events/1275006163285382
• How I Wrote Knives Out — Writing Advice from Rian Johnson https://youtu.be/Jd4XUCIqoFU
• Alfred Hitchcock: The Difference Between Mystery & Suspense https://youtu.be/-Xs111uH9ss 
• House on Haunted Hill in HD (1959) https://youtu.be/T9RedbhV8Pc 
• The Commodore 64 Can Now Be a Two-Factor Authenticator https://www.howtogeek.com/850049/the-commodore-64-can-now-be-a-two-factor-authenticator/
• You Should Still Buy Blu-Rays and DVDs, Here’s Why https://www.reviewgeek.com/137285/you-should-still-buy-blu-rays-and-dvds-heres-why/

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Broadcasting out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart TASMANIA. Dr Craig discusses the next 5 minutes of Hourse on Haunted Hill (1959), some superhero film news, and the return of some nostalgic media properties.  

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Edge Radio Fundraiser https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/eae86014-1d50-453b-ba5e-3bddc33467d6 https://www.facebook.com/events/1275006163285382  

Quentin Tarantino: Current era tied for worst in film history https://www.avclub.com/quentin-tarantino-current-era-tied-worst-film-history-1849795337   

James Gunn Is Turning to the Fans for DC Universe Film Ideas https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-asks-fans-dc-universe-movie-ideas/   

News Gamera Returns in a New Netflix Animated Project https://www.cbr.com/gamera-returns-netflix-animated/   

'We can't wait to see you again': Neighbours to be revived months after farewelling viewers https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-17/neighbours-set-to-return-with-new-season/101668972   

Exclusive: Kurt Russell Returning For Escape From New York Sequel From Scream Directors https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/kurt-russell-returning-escape-exclusive.html     

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Broadcasting out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart TASMANIA. Dr Craig discusses House on Haunted Hill minute 45, Westworld cancellation, Hollywood’s Dr Who, and Ikea law suit.

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• Hitchcock bomb theory of suspence vs surprise. https://youtu.be/DPFsuc_M_3E 
• StudioBinder: What Makes a Great Jump Scare? — 4 Ways to Terrify an Audience https://youtu.be/juyUDZyKCkc 
• Westworld cancelled https://www.cbr.com/westworld-canceled-hbo/
• Hey, at least Westworld's cast will still get paid like it's getting a final season https://www.avclub.com/hey-at-least-westworlds-cast-will-still-get-paid-like-1849748118
• Disney ‘Hollywood’ Dr Who https://geektyrant.com/news/disney-reportedly-planning-to-give-doctor-who-an-hollywood-makeover
• NEWS: Ikea sends lawyers after indie dev for making a horror game about a furniture storeNews https://www.eurogamer.net/ikea-send-lawyers-after-this-indie-dev-for-making-a-horror-game-about-a-furniture-store-1
• Wingspan Oceania DLC announced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyN_0GoRXwY
• Toho Announces New ‘Godzilla’ Movie for Theatrical Release in 2023! https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3739210/toho-announces-new-godzilla-mo

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