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Raymond Chandler

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Films Discussed 2

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DZ-123: Flawed Characters in Noir

What can Film Noir teach us about character arcs and audience engagement?
In this two part series, Mel and Chas use Noir (the genre) as a lens to interrogate flawed characters. How can characters doing reprehensible things still engage audiences? How can you ensure representation isn’t endorsement? And whether these characters undergo transformative arcs, or simply reveal their true natures…
⏱ 1h 22m
31 DEC 2025
Listen if you want to write morally compromised characters without endorsing their choices.
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DZ-124

Making the Despicable Compelling

⏱ 1h 10m
JAN 2026

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