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#64 - Black Widow (2021)

Writers/Blockbusters Screenwriting Podcast

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The Pros and Cons of Choosing an Audience Contract

The all is lost really isn't always lost at all. It's part of the plan. And if you did that with Neo, the audience would be pissed because it violates the contract we've made with them. This twist is a cheat to the audience in a way that violates what that goal is. If Natasha feels something, we're going to know what she's feeling. Cause I think people can feel cheated on this one too. So while yeah, there's a betrayal here and there, but not really. The Ghostbusters end up in prison while all hell breaks loose or whatever. They're so that's very common. You see that a lot. That's by action thrillers.

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