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Robert Zemeckis
Director
Films Discussed 2
- · Cast Away (2000) (d)
- · Forrest Gump (1994) (d)
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… →
Listen to so you can write talismans that are powerful tools for accessing character!

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… →
Listen to turn narrative uncertainty itself into the engine that keeps viewers compelled.
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