Perfect example of anticlimax – Mob Psycho 100
Definition and example of anticlimax with the anime Mob Psycho 100 and the sitcom How I met your mother
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How to create a lovable villain
A“Lovable villain” is an antagonist that is so beloved by the audience that he ends up becoming equally or more popular than the hero. Do you ever wonder why in some stories the lovable villain seems to be better than the hero? You might think: “Aren’t we supposed to hate the bad guy?” Disney has …
What you can learn from that sad moment in Inside Out
There is a sad moment in Inside Out like in every other movie and every other story. And I’m not talking about “a” sad moment, but “the sad moment”. This is the moment when the protagonist loses hope, trust and confidence. Where the obstacles in front of him seem impossible to surpass and the goal …
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How the four corner opposition technique can improve your worldbuilding
Is it possible to have more than one villain in your story? Yes! If you are confident enough in your writing abilities you should add more than one. Maybe even 3. It might sound redundant to have more than one villain, after all, what is your hero going to do? Act like a character in …
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Does The dragon prince have the 5 things that made Avatar great?
The dragon prince has just been released on Netflix and the question on everyone’s mind is this: does it hold up to high standards or Avatar The last Airbender and The legend of Korra? After binge-watching the whole season 1, my answer is: yes it does, or at least it has the potential to. I’m …
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Can philosophical movies be also entertaining?
“Philosophical movies … ugh! Even the name sounds boring.” That’s what many people think of movies that discuss philosophy. Unlike action movies or comedy movies or romantic movies, philosophical movies are not considered an attraction for mainstream audiences. Most of the time they become a modest success or a disastrous financial failure. Even a cult …
How to create a character part 3
It’s pretty clear by now that there are like a zillion ways to create a character. I’ve already written about Robert McKee and how he thinks that contradictions create dimensions in a character; and about the weaknesses and needs that according to John Truby make a good protagonist. Now it’s time to see what method …
How to express a movie’s central theme or idea
The central theme or idea of a story is the message that the writer wants the audience to understand after watching his movie or reading his book. Some believe that a story should not have a central theme or idea at all, that it should be written just to entertain. But the truth is that …
How to write a good rom-com – Netflix’s Set it up
Rom-coms are not exactly famous for their accuracy in depicting romantic relationships. They’re actually infamous for doing the opposite: emphasizing love as a pure and indestructible force that surmounts any obstacle. Growing up I’ve had the chance to watch an incredible number of rom-coms, some really good (“When Harry met Sally”), some really bad (“Rumor …
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What’s the secret to worldbuilding? – Fantastic beasts
Worldbuilding is one of the most exciting parts of writing a story. There’s a reason why games like Minecraft, that allow you to let your creativity go wild, are so popular and so addictive. You can play God by creating a world out of thin air: decide what species populate it, what are the natural …
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