

#80 - Jurassic Park (1993)
Nov 2, 2022
The hosts express their deep love for Jurassic Park and their nostalgic experiences. They discuss potential directors, blockbuster filmmaking, and the concept of 'in media res'. They explore the idea of an 'off screen movie' and discuss the prequel concept in the franchise. They analyze the 'half man' character archetype and debate the theme and structure of the film. They examine the power of 'superior position', foreshadowing, set ups and payoffs, and creating memorable characters. They also delve into comedy writing, character obsessions, and the use of repetition in storytelling.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Shared Love for Jurassic Park
01:43 • 18min
Potential Directors and the Career of a Writer
19:32 • 4min
Blockbuster Filmmaking and 'In Media Res'
23:40 • 3min
Exploring the Concept of an 'Off Screen Movie' in 'Jurassic Park'
26:34 • 4min
Exploring the Prequel Concept in the Jurassic Park Franchise
30:23 • 16min
Exploring the 'Half Man' Character Archetype in Jurassic Park
46:45 • 15min
Theme and Structure of Jurassic Park (1993)
01:01:55 • 21min
The Power of 'Superior Position' in Jurassic Park
01:23:14 • 22min
Foreshadowing in Jurassic Park
01:45:32 • 6min
Set Ups and Payoffs: the Good News, Bad News Technique
01:51:27 • 8min
Creating Memorable Characters
01:59:21 • 9min
Comedy Writing and Character Obsessions
02:08:51 • 4min
The Use of Repetition for Storytelling
02:12:47 • 7min