Story Grid Writers' Room Western - True Grit
Mar 22, 2018
The hosts analyze the Western genre, discuss the similarities between Western and thriller genres, and examine the story structure and character portrayal in 'True Grit'. They emphasize the significance of nature in the movie and explore the point of view and desires of the main characters. The strengths of 'True Grit' and a comparison with 'Bridges of Madison County' are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Genre of Western and its Defining Characteristics
04:27 • 4min
Analyzing the Genre of Western and its Similarities to Thriller
08:50 • 2min
Analyzing the Story Structure
10:41 • 14min
The Significance of Nature in 'True Grit'
25:11 • 17min
Point of View in 'True Grit'
41:58 • 9min
Strengths of 'True Grit' and Comparing Three-Person Scenes
51:14 • 6min