In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Ep 200 - The Antihero's Journey with Christoper Vogler
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Discussion Highlights:
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- Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram
- @screenwriterpod
- YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter
- Guest: Christopher Vogler
- The Writers Journey click here:
Discussion Highlights:
- Defying Conventions:
- Introduction to the concept of the antihero and the departure from traditional heroic narratives.
- Discussion on the appeal of antiheroes and their complexity in storytelling.
- Character Complexity:
- Exploration of the layers that make up an antihero's character, including flaws, moral ambiguity, and internal conflicts.
- Examples of iconic antiheroes in literature and film.
- The Antihero's Arc:
- Analysis of the unique character arc of antiheroes, emphasizing personal growth, redemption, or self-discovery.
- Comparison to classic hero's journeys and the evolution of narrative structures.
- Writing Techniques:
- Insights into effective writing techniques for crafting authentic and relatable antiheroes.
- Balancing the audience's empathy with the character's morally gray actions.
- Film and Literary References:
- References to notable films and literary works that masterfully showcase the antihero's journey.
- Recommendations for further exploration of antihero-centric stories.
Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:
https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books
Join our community and become a member for free
--> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
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Ep 200 - The Antihero's Journey with Christoper Vogler
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Introduction
Discussion Highlights:
Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:
https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books
Join our community and become a member for free
--> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
…
continue reading
- Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram
- @screenwriterpod
- YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter
- Guest: Christopher Vogler
- The Writers Journey click here:
Discussion Highlights:
- Defying Conventions:
- Introduction to the concept of the antihero and the departure from traditional heroic narratives.
- Discussion on the appeal of antiheroes and their complexity in storytelling.
- Character Complexity:
- Exploration of the layers that make up an antihero's character, including flaws, moral ambiguity, and internal conflicts.
- Examples of iconic antiheroes in literature and film.
- The Antihero's Arc:
- Analysis of the unique character arc of antiheroes, emphasizing personal growth, redemption, or self-discovery.
- Comparison to classic hero's journeys and the evolution of narrative structures.
- Writing Techniques:
- Insights into effective writing techniques for crafting authentic and relatable antiheroes.
- Balancing the audience's empathy with the character's morally gray actions.
- Film and Literary References:
- References to notable films and literary works that masterfully showcase the antihero's journey.
- Recommendations for further exploration of antihero-centric stories.
Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:
https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books
Join our community and become a member for free
--> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
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