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The Holdovers with David Hemingson

Script Apart with Al Horner

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Subverting Expectations for Emotional Impact

The speaker highlights the impact of subverting audience expectations in storytelling by discussing an instance in a film where the narrative takes an unexpected turn. They emphasize the importance of surprising the audience in a way that feels organic to the story, drawing on their experience in writing action-oriented scripts. By subverting expectations effectively, one can create a dramatic and emotional impact that resonates with the audience.

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