Plot Mechanics

Plot Mechanics

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Plot Mechanics episodes

  • 40. No Time to Die (2021)

    This is our last episode of our miniseries, and possibly our best one as well.

    No Time to Die provides the perfect send-off for Daniel Craig's version of James Bond 007.

    Join us as we explore the elements that make a great Bond film and discuss whether the risks this film takes pay off...

    Also, let us know, through social media, what miniseries you would like us to do next.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 39. Spectre (2015)

    James Bond miniseries - Film 4: SPECTRE !

    This one was made by the same team behind Skyfall, but sadly, they couldn't recapture the magic.

    It's a shame because there are some good ideas in there, but they aren't well developed.

    Join us and let's find out what went wrong...

    1 hr 10 min
  • 38. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

    We're finally doing a Studio Ghibli film.

    Kiki's Delivery Service may not be the best known film from Hayao Miyazaki, but it's still one that's pretty much universally loved.

    Join us as we look at how a film with minimal 'plot' can still touch us enormously...

    1 hr 7 min
  • 37. Skyfall (2012)
    James Bond miniseries - Film 3!
    After the disastrous Quantum of Solace, Skyfall is a return to form for the Bond series. The film brings a fresh new start to the series, while still respecting what came before.
    Join us and find out how this film is a masterclass in Setup/Payoff...
    1 hr 15 min
  • 36. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

    This week, we're jumping into the magical world of Shang-Chi.

    It's the year's most crowd-pleasing movie so far, complete with lovable heroes and unique action sequences that celebrate both wuxia and modern martial arts filmmaking.

    Join the conversation and find out what makes it stand out from the other films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

    1 hr 2 min
  • 34. Long Way North (Tout en Haut du Monde - 2015)

    The French have an expression - "Coup de cœur" - which is used when you fall in love with something; when something becomes a favorite of yours and you highly recommend it.

    Long Way North - written by Claire Paoletti, Patricia Valeix & Fabrice de Costil and directed by Rémi Chayé - is an absolute 'coup de cœur' of ours.

    Have a listen and find out all the reasons why...

    50 min
  • 33. Quantum Of Solace (2008)

    Last month, we looked at Casino Royale, and this week, we continue our series of Daniel Craig Bond films with Quantum of Solace.

    The story picks up right where the previous film left off, and has 007 on a revenge mission.

    The film was directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, World War Z) from a script by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis.

    Join us as we analyze the plot of this film, and figure out why it failed where Casino Royale succeeded...

    1 hr 8 min
  • 32. A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

    This week, we're looking at the new Quiet Place film. So, it may be safer to use headphones when listening to the episode.

    John Krasinski returns to this universe as the writer and director, and the main cast (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) are joined by Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou.

    Join us and let's analyze thie film to find out whether it lives up to the first one...

    1 hr 11 min
  • 31. The Suicide Squad (2021)
    This week, we're looking at The Suicide Squad - Not Suicide Squad! THE Suicide Squad! - the 2021 film written and directed by James Gunn.
    Join us as we proclaim our love for rats, and determine whether the film is worthy of the acclaim it has been receiving...
    1 hr 18 min

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The podcast where four writer/filmmaker friends discuss your favorite movies, their favorite movies, movies in general.