Plot Mechanics

Plot Mechanics

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Plot Mechanics episodes

  • 10. Snowpiercer (2013)
    Six years before he made the exceptional Parasite, director adapted a French graphic novel into one of the best dystopian future movies ever made.
    We talk about how masterfully he crafts the story. We look at how he takes a simple concept and uses it to explore classism, capitalism and global warming.
    Snowpiercer is undoubtedly a masterclass in storytelling.
    Join us on this train ride.
    1 hr 32 min
  • 9. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    This week, we take a trip to Middle Earth, revisiting Peter Jackson's first Hobbit film. We fight over... sorry, we discuss whether the film is as disastrous as people say it is. Tune in to explore the structure and tone of the film; what works and what doesn't; and what it could have been if Guillermo Del Toro had directed it.  Oh! This is the episode where Adil gets cancelled!

    1 hr 31 min
  • 8. Lupin III: The First (2019)
    In this episode, we're looking at a Japanese Anime. Lupin III is a character which has appeared in multiple TV series and films since the 1970s. But this is the first time it's been done in 3D animation.
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    1 hr 7 min
  • 7. Street Fighter (1994)
    Jean Claude Van Damme as a Real American Hero? This is probably the worst film we've covered yet.
    And yet, it's one of our most fun conversations!!! We laughed so hard! And Leon had the Herculeean task of reviewing this whole mess.
    Check it out...
    1 hr 26 min
  • 6. Spring (2014)
    This week, we're looking at a romantic... horror movie!
    Spring is an Indie film directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead. It's one of those films that gets better as it goes.
    It was a pleasant surprise to all of us, and we talk about how it succeeds where similar films fail.
    1 hr 25 min
  • 4. Palm Springs (2020)
    This week, we look at Palm Springs, written by Andy Siara; directed by Max Barbakow; and starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J. K. Simmons.
    We have a discussion about Rom-Com tropes, and the strengths and weaknesses of the genre. We also talk about how this film uses the concept of time to circumvent those tropes and elevate the genre.
    1 hr 13 min
  • 3. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)

    In this episode, we're going to Bollywood!

    Talaash (transl. Search) - directed by Reema Kagti and starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor & Rani Mukerji - is a crime thriller set in the Mumbai underworld, with a dash of the supernatural.

    The film caught all four of us off guard, and we debate whether that's a good thing...

    1 hr 15 min
  • 2. Wonder Woman (2017)
    Patty Jenkins's Wonder Woman opened to popular and critical acclaim.
    Now, four years later, we've decided to revisit it.
    Is it still relevant, or is it overrated?
    Did it start a new era for superhero films, or did it damage the character?
    Listen and find out...
    1 hr 12 min
  • 1. Rise of the Guardians (2012)

    For our first episode, we discuss the 2012 animated film, Rise of the Guardians, by Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse).

    The gang talks about some of the issues with the film, but also how interesting a world it creates.

    And, one of us shares a very touching story...

    1 hr 1 min
  • Introducing Plot Mechanics

    Welcome to Plot Mechanics!

    In this intro episode, learn more about Leon, Motzie, Ed & Adil, as well as what this is all about and how it started.

    That's right! This is an Origin Story!

    Enjoy!

    48 min

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