In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the fantasy action-adventure Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with a focus on characterization.

The Hunger Games

Jun 6th, 2023 40m 4s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the dystopian classic movie, The Hunger Games, with a focus on three act structure.

Guardians of the Galaxy

May 9th, 2023 34m 49s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Marvel adventure movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, with a focus on the Heroine's Journey.

The Green Knight

Mar 7th, 2023 38m 49s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Arthurian retelling The Green Knight with a focus on the hero's journey.

Bros

Feb 7th, 2023 36m 26s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the romantic comedy Bros with a focus on romance structure.

Nope

Jan 10th, 2023 34m 16s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in Jordan Peele's Nope with a focus on motif. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Free Guy

Dec 6th, 2022 35m 18s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the action-comedy Free Guy with a focus on "the lie." And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

The Birdcage

Nov 1st, 2022 30m 47s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the comedy, The Birdcage with a focus on GMC (goal, motivation, conflict). And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Hocus Pocus

Oct 4th, 2022 31m 45s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus with a focus on age category. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Rear Window

Sep 6th, 2022 35m 13s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the classic thriller, Rear Window, with a focus on microtension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Aug 2nd, 2022 29m 1s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the genre-deying Everything Everywhere All at Once with a focus on romantic tension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Willow

Jul 5th, 2022 33m 52s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the epic fantasy Willow with a focus on magic systems. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

The Favourite

Jun 7th, 2022 34m 51s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the dram-edy The Favourite with a focus on scene structure. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Star Wars

May 3rd, 2022 38m 48s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Star Wars movies A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back with a focus on series. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Encanto

Mar 1st, 2022 37m 39s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated Disney film Encanto with a focus on character arc. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Train to Busan

Feb 1st, 2022 43m 6s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the horror thriller Train to Busan with a focus on setting. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Jan 5th, 2022 36m 35s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 90s' parody Robin Hood: Men in Tights, with a focus on retellings. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Dec 7th, 2021 40m 41s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Marvel superhero movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with a focus on emotional wounds. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or bac

Spirited Away

Nov 2nd, 2021 39m 49s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated film Spirited Away with a focus on symbolism. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Alien

Oct 5th, 2021 39m 42s

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the science fiction horror Alien with a focus on tension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.