Story Shots: Getting wild with Martin Riggs
Author Abigail Morrison discusses the value of animalistic characters by examining Martin Riggs from Lethal Weapon.
Movies
Story Shots: Well-defined teams with Guardians of the Galaxy
Author Abigail Morrison shows how well-defined team roles and restrictions help promote story success.
Story Shots: Everyman heroes with Nicolas Cage
Author Abigail Morrison discusses how Everyman heroes like the protagonists from several Nicolas Cage movies make for relatable movies that audiences can truly cheer for.
Story Shots: Good guy antagonists with The Fugitive
Author Abigail Morrison explains how morally good antagonists can add depth and complexity to action stories.
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.