Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast BPS 341: Creating Comedy's Hero's Journey with Steve Kaplan
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Nov 17, 2023 Renowned comedy consultant Steve Kaplan discusses his approach to Comedy's Hero's Journey, focusing on engaging the audience and creating relatable characters. Topics include the importance of character development in comedic films, movie comedy favorites and challenges, the quirky story of 'Tag', exploring scenes and the 'WTF moment', balancing humor and heart in comedy films, creating empathy for characters, the characteristics and journey of the comic hero, and analyzing 'The Hangover' and comedy sequels.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction of Steve Kaplan and Humorous Anecdotes about Working at the Post Office
02:11 • 2min
The Importance of Character Development in Comedic Films
04:29 • 6min
Movie Comedy Favorites and Challenges
10:36 • 4min
The Quirky Story of 'Tag'
14:17 • 8min
Exploring a Scene and the Concept of the 'WTF Moment'
22:01 • 3min
Comedy Films: Balancing Humor and Heart
25:24 • 8min
Creating Empathy for Characters in Comedy Writing
33:00 • 2min
The Importance of Caring About Characters
35:09 • 5min
The Characteristics and Journey of the Comic Hero
40:05 • 10min
Creating Comedy's Hero's Journey
50:12 • 4min
Exploring Loss, Pain, and Comedy in Movies
54:04 • 4min
Analysis of 'The Hangover' and the Art of Comedy Sequels
58:33 • 5min
Closing Remarks and Sponsor Ads
01:03:09 • 3min