176 | Michael Arndt on Balancing Plot & Emotional Storytelling
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
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The Balancing Act of Plot and Emotional Storytelling
In this chapter, the hosts explore the importance of balancing plot and emotional storytelling in movies. They discuss how the focus on character wounds and flaws can sometimes overshadow larger story stakes, using examples from films like Finding Nemo and Groundhog Day. They also delve into the journey of characters from dysfunction to growth and how they face their fears throughout the story.
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