John will consult on tivishos and films that have like religious or mythological connections. Or he might be in the writers room for, say, a show that takes place ancient rome so he can give some contexts to roman stories. If you're trying to tell a truthful story that relates to our culture to day, you sort of have to use the psychology of the way people think to day. But you also need to be true to the history. So you have to find a middle ground, psychologically, between the motivations people understand to day and the history of what was happening at the time.
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