Story Grid Writers' Room
Valerie Francis, Leslie Watts
This is a show dedicated to helping you become a better writer using the Story Grid method, developed by Shawn Coyne. Each week this season, we analyze a scene or short story to get to the bottom of how to write scenes because to write a story that works, you must be able to write scenes that work.
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Jan 24, 2018 • 45min
Horror Genre - Alien
The hosts analyze the movie Alien, discussing key events and plot points. They discuss the internal genre and different views on protagonist's social status and worldview. They analyze horror elements, story elements, and moments in the film. They also explore how Alien exemplifies science fiction as a setting rather than a genre. They breakdown progressive complications and slow-burn tension, reflecting on the movie's enduring appeal.
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Jan 24, 2018 • 37min
Performance Genre - Billy Elliot
The hosts analyze the movie Billy Elliot, discussing the plot of an 11-year-old boy pursuing his dream of becoming a ballet dancer. They debate whether the movie falls under the performance genre or the society genre. The choice of point of view in the movie is analyzed and its impact on storytelling and character development. They explore the emotional connection created with the protagonist and the importance of acceptance. The complexities of the antagonist character, the father, are explored.
