We’re BACK! Season 5 of the Story x Story podcast starts today and we’re kicking things off with Whiplash. Nigel and Tazziii are joined by Lao K and The Popcorn Podcast for a deep dive into this masterclass debut film from Damien Chazelle (from 31:33).
The cutthroat musical drama gives us a lot to think about when it comes to storytelling and the pursuit (and cost) of greatness. We discuss the narrative and the thematically balanced characters as we consider our own creative journeys. This week’s storytelling tip looks at introducing the key characters in your story.
Other stories we’re enjoying: The Fabelmans, Tár, Babylon, Yoku’s Island Express, Billions, Judgement, Ted Lasso, Rent A Girlfriend, Severance, Saga, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Squid Games.
Show notes:
Story x Story #107: A Buffet Line Of Subscription Services (Video Games) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-107-A-Buffet-Line-Of-Subscription-Services-Video-Games-e1j4do9
Story x Story #124: Long Live The King (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-124-Long-Live-The-King-Black-Panther-Wakanda-Forever-e1rk4lf
Damien Chazelle and the Limits of Perfection – https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/damien-chazelle-whiplash
Jazz Drama Whiplash Questions The Moral and Physical Costs of Attaining Greatness – https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2014/10/jazz-drama-whiplash-questions-the-moral-and-physical-costs-of-attaining-greatness
Whiplash and the Power to Suffocate an Audience – https://ahadsheriff.medium.com/whiplash-and-the-power-to-suffocate-an-audience-6c28715233d6
WHIPLASH: A PRICE OF GREATNESS – https://www.recenzent.org.ua/whiplash-movie-character-analysis
The #1 Secret to Writing Iconic Characters – https://youtu.be/YyHKZ5GdThM
2023 OSCAR NOMINATIONS, Picks & Predictions, BABYLON SNUBBED? | The Popcorn Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALz7F4nuks
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