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Benny Watts (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) and Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) play chess for the U.S. Open Championship in Las Vegas in episode 3 of The Queen's Gambit
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Why The Queen’s Gambit Is Such Smart Visual Storytelling

How specific writing, filming, and editing choices turned this story about chess and addiction into a masterclass in visual storytelling.

By Justin, 2 months2 months ago
Stranger Things 2 Episode 1 Netflix Poster
Storytelling

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.

By Justin, 3 years2 years ago
Luke Cage, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist are Marvel's Defenders
Storytelling

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.

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago
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