A Lost Plot

Maverick Dickson
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A Lost Plot

A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.

  1. Sunset Limited: Death, Despair, and Meaning All In One Conversation

    7 THG 11

    Sunset Limited: Death, Despair, and Meaning All In One Conversation

    Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Star Wars Episode 1 Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-12-20T18_00_00-08_00Find the John Wick Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-12-06T17_00_00-08_00In this episode, Maverick and Andrew delve into the philosophical depths of 'The Sunset Limited,' a film based on Cormac McCarthy's screenplay. They explore the unique structure of the film, which is entirely dialogue-driven, and discuss the contrasting worldviews of the two main characters, Black and White. The conversation touches on themes of hope, despair, and the meaning of life, as well as the effectiveness of dialogue in storytelling. They analyze the character arcs, or lack thereof, and the philosophical discussions that arise throughout the film, ultimately concluding that while the film may not follow traditional storytelling techniques, it offers a compelling exploration of existential themes. In this conversation, Andrew and Maverick delve into the complexities of character development and the themes of nihilism and hope as portrayed in a specific film. They explore the motivations behind characters' actions, the implications of nihilism, and the lasting impact of the film on audiences. The discussion highlights contrasting worldviews and the existential questions raised by the narrative, ultimately emphasizing the importance of questioning the existence of God and the meaning of life.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Sunset Limited’ Introduction4:22 Opening Scene7:36 Protagonists and Their Goals11:22 White's Motives and Character Arc16:27 Are Stakes Raised?25:32 Black's Motives and Character Arc37:16 Their Backstories45:33 Impact of Sunset Limited56:30 Emotional Impact of Sunset Limited#sunsetlimited #sunsetlimitedfilm #cormacmccarthy #alostplot #filmthoughts #tommyleejones #film #podcast #podcasting #samuelljackson #acting #singleroom #apartment #darkthemes #themes #discussion

    1 giờ 4 phút
  2. Venom The Last Dance Review: How To Ruin An Antihero

    31 THG 10

    Venom The Last Dance Review: How To Ruin An Antihero

    Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://ww.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find “The Dead Don’t Hurt” Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-06-05T04_00_00-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Avalon dive into a detailed review of 'Venom: The Last Dance.' They discuss their initial impressions, the film's plot, character development, and the effectiveness of its comedic elements. The conversation highlights the pacing issues, the significance of the title, and the portrayal of villains, particularly Null and the Xenophages. They also explore the dynamics between Venom and Eddie Brock, the tracking abilities of the villains, and the overall tension and progression of the story. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the themes of friendship and brotherhood in the movie Venom, discussing the lack of character development and the contrived nature of the plot. They analyze the climactic final battle, the predictability of Venom's fate, and the relevance of side characters. The discussion culminates in reflections on the film's ending, highlighting the confusion it leaves regarding future possibilities.----------Highlights:0:00 'Venom: The Last Dance' Introduction5:17 Opening Scene11:01 Knull and the future of Venom17:40 Venom and Eddie26:11 Raising the Stakes29:18 Climactic Sacrifice...?39:24 Sadie Christmas43:42 Strickland and Hippies46:28 Ending and Satisfaction#venom #venomthelastdance #sony #eddiebrock #symbiote #mcu #knull #villains #xenophages #spidermanvillains #enemies #anithero #antiheroes #climax #endings #hippies #series #characterarc #filmthoughts #alostplot

    51 phút
  3. The Dark Knight Rises: Epic Villains, Strong Protagonists, and White-Girl-Basic Allies

    24 THG 10

    The Dark Knight Rises: Epic Villains, Strong Protagonists, and White-Girl-Basic Allies

    Find the Dark Knight Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-10-16T04_00_00-07_00Find the 9 Points Ratings System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew discuss the film 'The Dark Knight Rises' and analyze the character development of Batman and the villain Bane. They explore Batman's motivations and the challenges he faces as he tries to find purpose and overcome his physical limitations. They also highlight the compelling dialogue and ideology of Bane, who stands for anarchy and seeks to bring down Gotham City. The conversation touches on the disjointedness of certain scenes and the suspension of disbelief required in some instances. Overall, they appreciate the humanization of Batman's character and the nuanced portrayal of Bane. They express mixed feelings about the portrayal of Catwoman, with one host finding her attractive but the other feeling she was a stock character. They also discuss the character of John Blake, with one host disliking him as a version of Robin and finding his arc forced, while the other appreciates his role as an up-and-coming detective. They have differing opinions on the character of Alfred Pennyworth, with one host loving his arc and the other feeling it was disingenuous. They also discuss Lucius Fox and his role as a minor character, and share their thoughts on Commissioner Gordon, finding his character compelling at the beginning but becoming more stock towards the end.----------Highlights:0:00 'The Dark Knight Rises' Introduction4:53 Opening Scene12:50 Old Man Bat18:31 The Batman Returns to Gotham28:53 Escalating Stakes30:17 Bane: The Perfect Opposing Force35:40 Bruce Wayne's Transformation46:00 Subverting Expectations54:19 Climax Over The Bay1:01:13 Catwoman1:03:54 John Blake: The New Robin1:10:35 Alfred Pennyworth1:15:38 Lucius Fox1:19:27 Commissioner Gordon1:24:49 Lasting Impact of the Trilogy#thedarkknightrises #bane #batman #alostplot #thedarkknighttrilogy #thedarkknight #batmanvillains #catwoman #thedark #youmerelyadoptedthedark #characterarc #characterdevelopment #robin #sidekick #anarchy #film #filmthoughts #moviethoughts #alfredpennyworth #alfred #luciusfox #commissionergordon

    1 giờ 30 phút
  4. The Dark Knight: Chaos, Integrity, and Deciding What is Fair

    16 THG 10

    The Dark Knight: Chaos, Integrity, and Deciding What is Fair

    Find the Batman Begins Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-21T22_34_57-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew review the film 'The Dark Knight' and discuss its themes and characters. They highlight the philosophical nature of the film and the thought-provoking questions it raises about the nature of man. They also discuss the character development of Batman and how he is contrasted with other characters in the film. The conversation delves into the role of Rachel Dawes and her impact on the story. The main focus of the discussion is on the character of the Joker, portrayed by Heath Ledger, and his role as the embodiment of chaos and the antithesis of good. They analyze the Joker's dialogue and his motives, as well as his interactions with Batman and Harvey Dent. Overall, they praise Ledger's performance and the depth of the character. The conversation explores the themes of chaos, morality, and the impact of individuals on society in the film The Dark Knight. The Joker is portrayed as an agent of chaos who challenges the established order, while Batman represents the struggle to bring order out of chaos. Harvey Dent's character represents the everyday man who is driven by the belief in the legal system, but is ultimately broken by the Joker's manipulation. Jim Gordon's character grapples with the responsibility of leadership and the consequences of his actions. The film raises questions about the nature of good and evil, the limits of power, and the importance of moral integrity.----------Highlights:0:00 'The Dark Knight' Introduction4:40 Opening Scene11:34 Batman's Struggles18:11 Rachel Dawes and Her Impact23:47 The Joker as the Antithesis of Good30:25 Heath Ledger's Joker41:35 The Joker: Agent of Chaos45:51 Harvey Dent, 'The White Knight'57:13 Jim Gordon and Integrity1:03:33 Themes and Ideas of this film1:10:38 Lucius Fox and Spying1:14:25 Lasting Impact of The Dark Knight#thedarkknight #heathledger #thedarkknighttrilogy #twoface #harveydent #christophernolan #batmanbegins #thejoker #christianbale #dccomics #dc #dcu #inspiration #transformational #impact #themes #jimgordon #jamesgordon #commissionergordon #film #filmthoughts #batman #alostplot #luciusfox #alfred #jonathannolan #superheroes #chaos #order #morality #integrity #characteranalysis #characterarc

    1 giờ 22 phút
  5. The Joker: Foliex à Deux: Writers Who Demolish Their Own Plots

    10 THG 10

    The Joker: Foliex à Deux: Writers Who Demolish Their Own Plots

    Find the first Joker review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-10-02T04_00_00-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew Reeder dive deep into the latest release in the DC universe, The Joker: Foliex à Deux. They share their initial impressions, ratings, and critiques of the film's opening scene, character development, and the portrayal of Harley Quinn. The discussion also covers the courtroom drama, significant revelations, and the themes presented in the film, ultimately questioning the future of Joker films in light of this release's performance.----------Highlights: 0:00 'The Joker: Foliex  à Deux' Introduction5:47 Opening Scene9:25 The Joker in Film 1 versus Film 213:24 The Music Destroyed This Film16:05 Arthur Fleck and Lee's Quinzel's Relationship26:53 Plot Twist: He's Not Insane31:12 The New Joker34:56 Themes and Legacy#joker #thejoker #joker2 #TheJokerFoliexàDeux #FoliexàDeux #dc #dcu #alostplot #podcasting #joaquinphoenix #filmreview #ladygaga #harleyquinn #insanity #arkhamasylum #mentalhealth #mentalinsanity #plottwists

    42 phút
  6. The Joker: Mental Insanity, Slow Descents, and Making Relatable Villains

    2 THG 10

    The Joker: Mental Insanity, Slow Descents, and Making Relatable Villains

    Find the 9 Points Rating System Here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Transformers One Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-26T04_00_01-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew Reeder delve into the psychological thriller film The Joker. They discuss their initial impressions, the character's descent into madness, and the themes of nature versus nurture. The conversation explores the portrayal of the Joker as a complex character shaped by societal neglect and personal choices, while also critiquing the film's side characters and its impact on the superhero genre. The hosts debate the implications of humanizing villains in modern cinema and the lasting effects of The Joker on storytelling.----------Highlights:0:00 'The Joker' Introduction4:37 Opening Scene9:57 The Mind's Eye of Arthur29:11 Was Joker A Wasted Opportunity?39:26 Stock Side Characters43:51 The Trend Towards Relatable Villains#thejoker #thejokerfilm #joaquinphoenix #alostplot #dcu #dcuniverse #podcast #filmthoughts #thejoker2019 #dc #villains #originstory #adaptation #trends #cinema #thelionking #cruelladeville #101dalmations #cruella #thomaswayne #arkham #arkhamasylum

    1 giờ
  7. Transformers One: Brotherhood, Betrayal, Team Ups and Tropes

    26 THG 9

    Transformers One: Brotherhood, Betrayal, Team Ups and Tropes

    9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ 9 Points Rating System Explained: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00Batman Begins Rating: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-21T22_34_57-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Nicholas O'Donnell dive deep into the review of the newly released Transformers 1. They discuss their overall impressions, character development, and the film's themes, particularly focusing on the arcs of Orion Pax and D16, who becomes Megatron. The conversation also touches on the supporting characters, Alita 1 and Bumblebee, and concludes with thoughts on the future of the Transformers franchise and the potential for sequels.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Transformers One’ Introduction7:31 Opening Scene11:12 Orion Pax17:31 Sentinel Prime22:31 Quintessons and the Future of Transformers30:57 Early Revelations and Clearing Expectations37:10 D-16's Descent to Megatron50:47 Climactic Resolution: Megatron v. Optimus Prime1:04:24 Alita-1 and Bumblebee1:09:22 Lasting Impact#transformersone #transformers #transformersonemovie #alostplot #bumblebee #sentinel #sentinelprime #orionpax #d-16 #alita-1 #alita1 #d16 #optimusprime #megatron #megatronusprime #filmthoughts #filmnerds #hasbro

    1 giờ 18 phút
  8. Batman Begins: The Remolding of an Icon

    22 THG 9

    Batman Begins: The Remolding of an Icon

    Find the 9 Points System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Memento Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-05T03_00_00-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew delve into Christopher Nolan's iconic film 'Batman Begins,' exploring its themes, character development, and the impact it had on the superhero genre. They discuss the film's portrayal of justice versus revenge, the role of villains, and the significance of supporting characters like Alfred and Rachel Dawes. The conversation also touches on the legacy of the film and its influence on future superhero movies.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Batman Begins’ Introduction4:19 Opening Scene6:35 Introducing Ducart11:17 Themes and Motives24:57 Ras Al Ghul29:35 Rachel Dawes and James Gordon38:13 Lasting Legacy#batmanbegins #batman #christophernolan #alostplot #natureversusnurture #gotham #fear #themes #batman #christianbale

    43 phút
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A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.

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    Maverick Dickson
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    2022 - 2024
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    © Copyright 2024 Maverick Dickson
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