Storytelling
The Identity Crisis That Defines Every Sports Story Ever Written
When Nick Foles and the Eagles defeated Tom Brady and the Patriots to win Super Bowl LII, it exposed the fragile “truth” behind every sports narrative.
Storytelling
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.
Storytelling
The Story Problems in Molly’s Game
Molly’s Game is missing three key ingredients that keep the story from being truly satisfying.
Storytelling
The Downside to the Avengers: Infinity War Trailer
Does the Avengers: Infinity War trailer reveal too much of a good thing?
Storytelling
The Surprising Theme in Pixar’s Coco
For a hero’s journey story, Pixar’s Coco has an unusual character arc… but its underlying theme is even more surprising.
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.
Storytelling
The Problem with Blade Runner 2049
Let’s explore the structural flaw that causes the film to falter.
Storytelling
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 the undead is still marching south, Daenerys and Cersei are still locked Read more…
Storytelling
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.
Storytelling
How Game of Thrones Uses Scene Structure to Reveal Character and Theme
From politics to survival, here are three ways the Season Seven premiere of Game of Thrones uses story structure to define its characters’ motivations.