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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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The Influence of Classic Cinema on Modern Storytelling

This chapter explores the impact of classic films and television on today's Western genre narratives. It highlights connections between early Westerns and modern works, stressing the need for industry professionals to recognize and appreciate these influential cinematic roots.

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