Conflicts come in various types, on various levels, to highlight a theme to the right audience. Sometimes, it is a…
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One of the most powerful tropes in movie history is the “fish out of water” conflict: the idea that someone…
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Fantasy worlds and the stories within them can reveal a lot. They can warn of dangers in the real world…
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The magic of comedy is one that’s been around since ancient times. While the gags have changed with the times,…
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The world is your oyster in storytelling, but sometimes an oyster goes bad. Real bad. In those cases, you’ve got a…
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Being young isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Whether it’s heartbreak, crime, or an uncertain future, many things can affect the…
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With the expressiveness of animation comes the question: What kind of stories can’t it tell? Well, we haven’t seen a…
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Genre is an odd word with varying definitions depending on how you mean it: Is it the type of story?…
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Every good movie, every good story, has conflict. Some are straightforward, and others are mysterious—but no matter what, they drive…
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Perusing films is something that even the greatest filmmakers need to keep doing. Using other people’s art as a touchstone…
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