Water world was the 19 95 cab'n cosser flick that was essentially madmax meets burning man in the open ocean. It was the most expensive film ever made at the time, 175 million bones, yet it scored only forty two % Fresh on rotten tomatoes. This is a tale of huborus teaching us all not to spend 75 million over budget,. lest every one throw shade at your movie before it comes out and then make fun of it for years.
Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.
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Editing by Steven Ray Morris
Music by Nick Thorburn