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Robert Zemeckis

Director

Films Discussed 2

Draft Zero Episodes 2

DZ-93: Talismans (Part 1)
How can you use physical objects to reveal inner character?
In this series, Chas and Stu discuss TALISMANS. Physical objects that are imbued with meaning by a character or characters. They’re a powerful tool to access inner character…
⏱ 1h 37m
Character · Process · Genre | 31 OCT 2022
Listen to so you can write talismans that are powerful tools for accessing character!
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DZ-53: Antagonists! 5 - vs Audience
What if there is no antagonist?
It’s time. The Epic Deep Dive(TM) into Antagonists has reached its shuddering conclusion. And for this Part V - by choosing films that have no obvious singular antagonist (and in some cases no obvious narrative either) - Stu and Chas realised there was indeed a final category of antagonists: the films themselves. Where the film (and the filmmaker) are engaging directly with the audience. Where the films are… VERSUS AUDIENCE…
⏱ 2h 26m
Character · Structure · Words | 26 AUG 2018
Listen to turn narrative uncertainty itself into the engine that keeps viewers compelled.
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