The Story Toolkit

As a counterpoint to our previous episode on COLUMBO, we use MAN OF STEEL to showcase the importance of delineating character dimension with an example that failed to do so, and as a result, how the problems with the film stem from that one fundamental mistake. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

With the passing of Gene Wilder, we reflect on why the structure of the 1968 film, THE PRODUCERS, still holds up as one of the greatest comedic designs in cinema. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

With the passing of Gene Wilder, we reflect on why the structure of the 1968 film, THE PRODUCERS, still holds up as one of the greatest comedic designs in cinema. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

We answer a listener's question on the subject of how inciting incidents generate the central dramatic question of the story, using MILLION DOLLAR BABY and PREDATOR as an example of how the question shifts over the course of a story. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

We answer a listener's question on the subject of how inciting incidents generate the central dramatic question of the story, using MILLION DOLLAR BABY and PREDATOR as an example of how the question shifts over the course of a story. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

A slight break from analyzing pre-existing works, we analyze our own interests as audience members. Listing our 10 favourite films, we gain an insight into our choices as writers. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

A slight break from analyzing pre-existing works, we analyze our own interests as audience members. Listing our 10 favourite films, we gain an insight into our choices as writers. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

With examples from half a dozen episodes, we demonstrate how Lt Columbo's single-dimension generates the form of one of the greatest detective series ever made. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

With examples from half a dozen episodes, we demonstrate how Lt Columbo's single-dimension generates the form of one of the greatest detective series ever made. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.

Using MONSTERS UNIVERSITY we delve into the inherent difficulties of crafting a prequel to a pre-existing story. Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Logo design by the Proxy Guy.