Storytelling
Cobra Kai: How to Build Character Through Internal Conflict
Cobra Kai’s pilot episode shows why every villain thinks he’s the hero of his own story… and why he’s also his own worst enemy.
Cobra Kai’s pilot episode shows why every villain thinks he’s the hero of his own story… and why he’s also his own worst enemy.
From Lost to Game of Thrones to The Rise of Skywalker, the “mystery box” style of storytelling is coming up short. Here’s why — and how to fix it.
Booksmart, Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, is a glorious mess, just like its characters… and it works.
The final episode of Game of Thrones leaves no one entirely happy… and that’s exactly the way it should be.
In the penultimate Game of Thrones episode “The Bells,” the show explores the ugly side of war, power, and consequences — but is it good storytelling?
In “The Long Night,” Game of Thrones — a story built on unpredictability, mystery, and sacrifice — has now completely diverged from what made it great.
Avengers: Endgame owes its success to one word: character.
Overusing this soap opera writing trope will turn your story’s drama into comedy.
Laika’s biggest animated fim is missing a crucial element that causes the movie to fall short of satisfying.
A hero is only as good as his villain, and that’s where Shazam’s plot problems start.