Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and acclaimed author Dan Wells discuss post-apocalyptic worlds, the Planet of the Apes franchise, Waterworld, Fallout video games, and the enduring fascination with post-apocalyptic themes in storytelling.
Success of 'Planet of the Apes' franchise highlighted evolution from skepticism to quality.
Post-apocalyptic themes in popular culture serve as a canvas to explore societal fears and human nature.
Deep dives
Exploring the Legacy of Planet of the Apes Films
The podcast delves into the legacy and success of the 'Planet of the Apes' film series, highlighting the evolution from the early movies to the newer ones. It discusses the skepticism surrounding the newer films before audiences realize their quality and the impressive emotional depth conveyed by Andy Serkis through CGI characters like Caesar.
Reflections on the Serious Tone of Post-Apocalyptic Narratives
The episode reflects on the unique narrative approach of post-apocalyptic stories, particularly focusing on the 'Planet of the Apes' series. It explores the juxtaposition between the serious and thought-provoking themes of the films and the challenge of taking CGI chimpanzee characters seriously in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Understanding the Allure of Post-Apocalyptic Themes and Narratives
The discussion transitions into a broader reflection on the enduring allure of post-apocalyptic themes in popular culture. It analyses how post-apocalyptic settings serve as a canvas to explore societal fears, reflect on human nature, and provide a platform for creative storytelling across various mediums like film, literature, and video games.
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells get together to talk about the many fascinating aspects of post apocalyptic worlds and why we are drawn to write about them and talk about them.
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Chapters (0:00) - The Many Planets of the Apes (1:51) - The Odd Success of the franchise (4:07) - Overcoming a Legacy (7:13) - A Miracle Movie (9:40) - The New Story Telling (13:45) - The Novella its all based on (14:13) - Post Apocalyptic in General (15:33) - Hard to Swallow Story Pills (16:53) - Waterworld (18:27) - Fallout Talk (23:27) - Helldivers 2 (24:20) - Our Fascination With Post-Apocalypse (28:17) - Brandon's Video Game Dream (30:00) - Cyperpunk Being Trapped
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