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Is Game of Thrones Violating Its Own Theme?

For a story that was built around unpredictability and innovation, its final chapters are deviating from what its fans have come to expect. The post Is Game of Thrones Violating Its Own Theme? appeared...

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How Game of Thrones Defines Characters Through Actions

[SPOILERS AHEAD for the final episode of Game of Thrones season seven, “The Dragon and the Wolf.”] In the end, this short 7th season of Game of Thrones left us pretty much where we started: the army of...

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The Problem with Ingrid Goes West

There's a missing piece at the center of Ingrid Goes West that prevents it from becoming a truly moving satire. The post The Problem with Ingrid Goes West appeared first on Justin Kownacki.

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The Problem with Blade Runner 2049

Let's explore the structural flaw that causes the film to falter. The post The Problem with Blade Runner 2049 appeared first on Justin Kownacki.

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How to Fix the Storytelling Flaws in Marvel’s Defenders

Marvel's Defenders has some storytelling problems that could have been avoided. Here's where it went wrong, and how it could improve in Season Two. The post How to Fix the Storytelling Flaws in...

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Why Stranger Things 2 Episode 1 Is Perfect Storytelling

Stranger Things 2 Episode 1 is a textbook example of how to kick off a new season of a beloved show. Here's why its writing and pacing work so well. The post Why Stranger Things 2 Episode 1 Is Perfect...

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Why Every Marvel Movie Tells the Same Story

Thor: Ragnarok is basically a blueprint for how to make a Marvel movie... and that's a problem. Here's why every Marvel movie tells the same story. The post Why Every Marvel Movie Tells the Same Story...

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The Downside to the Avengers: Infinity War Trailer

Does the Avengers: Infinity War trailer reveal too much of a good thing? The post The Downside to the Avengers: Infinity War Trailer appeared first on Justin Kownacki.

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The Tone Problems in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

As I was watching Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 yesterday, one thought kept running through my head: Marvel movies have two problems when it comes to onscreen violence: tone and stakes. And,...

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How Outlander vs. The Walking Dead Sums Up 2017

How do the huge differences between two of TV's most talked-about prestige dramas reflect vast gap in pop culture? The post How Outlander vs. The Walking Dead Sums Up 2017 appeared first on Justin...

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The Story Problems in Molly’s Game

Molly's Game is missing three key ingredients that keep the story from being truly satisfying. The post The Story Problems in Molly’s Game appeared first on Justin Kownacki.

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10 Subtly Amazing Moments in Lady Bird

Lady Bird is a movie that does nearly everything right. Here's why Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut works so well. The post 10 Subtly Amazing Moments in Lady Bird appeared first on Justin Kownacki.

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How Good Editing Can Save a Movie

From Star Wars to Casablanca, some of Hollywood's best-loved classics were saved in the edit. Here are three ways editing can make or break a film. The post How Good Editing Can Save a Movie appeared...

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The 3 Story Elements That Jumanji Gets Right

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is satisfying despite its shortcomings. How? Because it gets the three most important aspects of any story right. The post The 3 Story Elements That Jumanji Gets Right...

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Why Black Panther and Wakanda Are the Keys to Marvel’s Future

How the success of Black Panther changes action movies and lays the groundwork for Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The post Why Black Panther and Wakanda Are the Keys to Marvel’s Future...

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How Jordan Peele Changed Get Out from Script to Screen

Compare the biggest changes between Jordan Peele's screenplay for Get Out and his finished film. The post How Jordan Peele Changed Get Out from Script to Screen appeared first on Justin Kownacki.

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Why Black Sails Has One of the Best Main Characters in TV History

Here's why Captain Flint on Black Sails is one of the best-written characters in this current era of Peak TV. The post Why Black Sails Has One of the Best Main Characters in TV History appeared first...

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10 Ways Iron Man’s Plot Created the Marvel Movie Template

10 years after Marvel Studios released Iron Man, here's how that movie's success has been duplicated in every MCU film since. The post 10 Ways Iron Man’s Plot Created the Marvel Movie Template appeared...

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Scandal, Star Wars, and Being “Out of Character”

Why some choices can seem so out of character, they leave fans of stories like Scandal and Star Wars feeling betrayed. The post Scandal, Star Wars, and Being “Out of Character” appeared first on Justin...

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Avengers: Infinity War Shows How to Write a Huge Ensemble Story

Why Marvel's biggest movie yet is a great example of how to write for a large ensemble of characters. The post Avengers: Infinity War Shows How to Write a Huge Ensemble Story appeared first on Justin...

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