Story Shots: Good guy antagonists with The Fugitive
Author Abigail Morrison explains how morally good antagonists can add depth and complexity to action stories.
Movies
Story Shots: Twisting tropes with Die Hard
Author Abigail Morrison shows how Die Hard uses tropes to efficiently develop characters, increase tension, and play off viewer expectations.
Story Shots: Setups and payoffs with Bullet Train
Author Abigail Morrison discusses how setups and payoffs are used to create tension, humor, and catharsis in the movie Bullet Train.