What went wrong with Stranger Things season 5? The team deep dive into what happened with the final season of the hit show, from highlighting the season’s positives to dissecting where it fell short. And yes, we talk Conformity Gate theories.

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00:00 Introduction

03:05 Positives of Season 5

03:20 Dialogue Deep-Dive

05:27 Character Analysis

31:07 Plot Holes

38:28 Stranger Things' Evolution and Core Rules

43:45 Fixing Stranger Things: Character Sacrifices

50:00 Conformity Gate Theories

55:37 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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How do you write excellent dialogue? Chris and Eli delve into the art of compelling, rich dialogue. Learn about the importance of subtext and conflict in dialogue, and hear examples from great movies and scripts!

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Screenplays with great dialogue:

Clue (first 90 pages): https://www.awesomefilm.com/script/clue1-2.pdf

Se7en: https://assets.scriptslug.com/live/pdf/scripts/se7en-1995.pdf

Pulp Fiction: https://script-pdf.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/pulp-fiction-script-pdf.pdf

Fight Club: https://indiegroundfilms.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fight-club-apr-18-98-shooting.pdf

12 Angry Men: https://dailyscript.com/scripts/12AngryMen.pdf

The Social Network: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/thesocialnetwork-dl.pdf

Good Will Hunting: https://script-pdf.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/good-will-hunting-script-pdf.pdf

Fargo: https://f004.backblazeb2.com/file/screenplays/posts/fargo-1996/scripts/Fargo%20-%20Screenplay.pdf

00:00 Introduction

01:43 Clue: Yes or No!

04:37 Challenges of Writing Tight Dialogue

08:51 Approaching Dialogue as Action

09:18 The Role of Conflict in Dialogue

12:52 The Pitfalls of Bad Dialogue

19:59 Using Dialogue for Exposition and Subtext

24:21 Analyzing Dialogue in Se7en

30:00 Click Here to Skip Se7en

32:41 Writing Authentic Dialogue

37:32 The Importance of Table Reads

39:12 Great Dialogue in a Short Script

49:29 Scene Analysis: Clue

57:06 Final Thoughts

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How do you write great characters? Chris and Eli delve into the art of creating strong, memorable characters for screenwriting. Learn about the importance of defining a character's want and need, how these elements drive plot and theme, why ‘show don’t tell’ is crucial, and more!

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00:00 Introduction

01:41 Rules of Engagement

04:09 Foundations of Character Development

11:03 Character Examples and Analysis

14:06 Building and Designing Characters

25:16 Three-Dimensional Characters

31:53 Describing Characters Effectively

45:41 Ensemble Casts

47:50 Supporting Characters

50:47 Final Thoughts

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Go behind the page with Michael Lucker — screenwriter, educator, and award-winning author of RULE ONE. Chris and Eli sit down with Michael to discuss the art and business of screenwriting, from developing compelling characters to navigating life as a working writer. Hear stories from his time working with Spielberg, Disney, and Dreamworks, insights on teaching the next generation of storytellers, and what it takes to turn great ideas into lasting stories.

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00:00 Introduction

01:46 Michael’s Journey

04:39 Teaching and Writing Novels

07:45 Advice for Aspiring Writers

11:27 The Importance of Reading Scripts

16:56 Voice and Freelance Writing

23:20 Beginnings with Disney

26:15 Common Pitfalls for New Writers

27:14 Character Development Essentials

29:46 Outlining Your Story

35:31 Transitioning from Screenplay to Novel

42:13 Final Thoughts and Advice

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What’s the hot dog scene? In this bonus episode, Andy, Chris, and Eli answer that question, discussing examples of the hot dog scene in 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Lord of the Rings, Die Hard, and more.

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Step behind the camera as Michael Lucker shares what it was like working alongside Steven Spielberg, and how those lessons shaped his career as a writer, educator, and award-winning author. Hear about his time on set, his passion for mentoring new screenwriters, and his brand new novel RULE ONE!

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00:00 Introduction

03:52 First Big Break with Spielberg

09:43 Life at Amblin and Transition to Writing

13:53 Working at Disney

21:04 Advice for Aspiring Writers

26:57 Navigating Career Transitions

33:14 Writing and Publishing a Novel

42:43 The Role of AI in Writing

45:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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What’s the heartbeat of your story? Eli and Chris delve into the critical elements of theme and conflict in screenwriting. Watch us break down No Country For Old Men, talk about the importance of a writer's personal connection to a story's theme, and more!

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No Country For Old Men by Joel & Ethan Coen: https://assets.scriptslug.com/live/pdf/scripts/no-country-for-old-men-2007.pdf

00:00 Introduction

03:47 Types of Conflict in Storytelling

05:15 What Makes Conflict Interesting?

11:05 The Role of Theme

21:38 Analyzing 'No Country for Old Men'

31:37 The Art of Saying More with Less

32:33 Bell's Shift in Perspective

40:28 Chigurh and Carla Jean: A Pivotal Scene

45:08 Anton Chigurh: Fate and Inevitability

51:24 Llewelyn Moss: The Audience's Proxy

54:14 Thematic Cliff Notes and Conclusion

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How do you write a great story and a great plot? Eli and Chris dive deep into the differences between the two and their interconnectedness with theme and conflict. Learn about the importance of structure, writing great scenes, creating twists, escalating stakes, and more!

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Story by Robert McKee: https://mckeestory.com/books/story/

Screenplay by Syd Field: https://sydfield.com/products/screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting/

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://savethecat.com/

00:00 Introduction

01:00 The Importance of Story and Plot

06:16 Practical Screenwriting Example

12:30 The Three-Act Structure

16:59 Screenwriting Formulas and Beat Sheets

20:54 The Hero's Journey

28:50 Applying the Hero's Journey to Star Wars

31:26 Delivering on the Promise of the Premise

32:00 The Abyss

33:45 Transformation, Atonement, and Return

38:17 The Importance of Purpose

45:17 Escalation, Stakes, and Plot Twists

52:48 Spectacle with a Purpose

55:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

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