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Maverick and Avalon review One Life. A story of Nicholas Winton saving refugees from the coming Nazi invasion before World War II. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “One Life” Introduction 6:04 Opening Scene 10:29 Nicholas Winton 13:26 Side Characters 18:04 Setting 24:24 Beautiful Example of "Show Don't Tell" 27:43 The Nazis 29:08 Themes 31:23 Heightened Tension 41:09 Revelations and Endings 46:19 Transformation and Messages 48:21 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #onelife #nazi #refugees #alostplot #onelifemovie #onelife2024 #nicholaswinton #moviereview #filmreview #moviethoughts #jew #auschwitz #history #biographicalfilm

Philip and Maverick debate if the presentation of Denethor and Faramir in Return of the King was well done, or did the books a disservice. From the podcast episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: Does Following the Books Matter?". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html #lotr #denethor #faramir #alostplot #pelinnorfields #rotk #peterjackson #bookadaptation #jrrtolkien #knightcharge #orcs #gandalf

Maverick and Philip continue to discuss the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, and what made it stand out compared to other movies. Part 2 of a 2-part review. Find the first part here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html ---------- Highlights: 0:59 Stakes and Villains 11:03 Ideals 25:12 Biggest Problem With the Movies 30:07 Heightened Tension 39:46 The Ring is Mine 49:51 Transformation and Themes 54:45 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: The 9 Point Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #lotr #lordoftherings #returnoftheking #alostplot #moviereview #peterjackson #billyboyd #viggomortenson #elijahwood #jrrtolkien #christophertolkien #bookadaptation #adaptation #staytrue #denethor #aragorn #gandalf #frodo #theonering #ringofpower #sauron #sauroman #eowyn #theoden #denethor #part2

Philip explains how Peter Jackson missed the point of the Lord of the Rings, as explained by Christopher Tolkien. From the podcast episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: Does Following the Books Matter?". Find the full review here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html #lotr #christophertolkien #peterjackson #hobbits #alostplot #rotk #jrrtolkien #tolkienestate #storyarc

Philip discusses how Aragorn (and the Hobbits) morphed into a very different character compared to JRR Tolkien's vision in the Lord of the Rings books. From the podcast episode: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: Does Following the Books Matter?". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html #lotr #rotk #aragorn #alostplot #lordoftherings #hobbits #returnoftheking #gandalf #legolas #bookadaptation #adaptation #cinema #peterjackson #flaws #characterdevelopment

Maverick is joined by Philip to review the last of the series of the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King. Taking a counter-stance, Philip argues passionately for the beauty of the books, and the failures of the movie, while Maverick defends the honor of Peter Jackson’s work. Part 1 of a two part discussion. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" Introduction 4:41 Opening with Sauroman 18:46 Epic versus Narrative 22:59 Staying True to the Books 27:49 Main Characters 37:12 Side Characters 47:36 Denethor and Pelennor Fields 1:00:43 Eowyn 1:09:01 Eowyn and the Witch King ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Captain Marvel review: #lotr #lordoftherings #returnoftheking #alostplot #moviereview #peterjackson #billyboyd #viggomortenson #elijahwood #jrrtolkien #christophertolkien #bookadaptation #adaptation #staytrue #denethor #aragorn #gandalf #frodo #theonering #ringofpower #sauron #sauroman #eowyn #theoden #denethor#part1

Maverick and Avalon discuss how Dune, Part 2 ends, and how we can expect Dune, Part 3 to begin based on the books. From the podcast episode "Dune, Part 2 Review: Surprising Weakness, With A Hopeful Future". Find the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/zod4iYyExbI #dunepart2 #dune #Denisvilleneuve #paulatreides #dunemessiah #dunepart3 #dune2024

Maverick explains the things Denis Villeneuve chose to cut, and whether those were good decisions. From the podcast episode "Dune, Part 2 Review: Surprising Weakness, With A Hopeful Future". Find the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/zod4iYyExbI #dunepart2 #dune #Denisvilleneuve #paulatreides

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review Dune, Part 2. They discuss Paul Atreides rise to power, and his rejection of the mantel of the Lisan Al Gaib (or the Kwisatz Haderach). They also discuss the Harkonnens, Feyd Rautha, and other notable characters such as Shaddam IV. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "Dune, Part 2" Introduction 8:55 Opening Scene 16:53 Side Characters and Ideals 22:53 Villains and Obstacles 33:53 Revelations 37:57 Surprise Endings 40:47 Transformation and Themes 45:36 Expectations for Part 3 52:11 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #dune #dunemovie #dunepart2 #dune2024 #alostplot #moviereview #movieworthwatching #frankherbert #denisvilleneuve #timotheechalamet #zendaya

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the recent release of Madame Web, and explain why Madame Web is a bad movie, not worth watching. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “Madame Web” Introduction 3:59 Opening Scene 7:59 Compelling Main Character? 11:52 Side Characters 18:16 Setting 21:35 Motive 26:54 Ezekiel, The Villain 32:37 With Great Power Comes... Family? 36:10 Killing the Tension 38:41 Revelations 41:56 The Ending 50:42 Character Growth 51:45 Message of the Movie ---------- Show Notes: 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Ant Man Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-01-25T06_00_00-08_00 #madameweb #madamewebmovie #spiderman #alostplot #spiderwoman #spidergirl #mcu #sony #marvelcinematicuniverse #superhero #badplots #badmovies #showdonttell

Andrew and Maverick discuss Dooku's introduction in Attack of the Clones, and how it could have been improved on to draw the audience in compared to his cold entry. From the podcast episode "Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones Review: Fragmented Plotlines Beware". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4dev0f-star-wars-ii-attack-of-the-clones-review-fragmented-plotlines-beware.html #starwars #attackoftheclones #countdooku #alostplot #podcast #jedi #backstory #sith #starwarsprequels #episode2

Andrew and Maverick discuss the differences in how Star Wars 1, 2, and 3 are designed compared to how the original trilogy (4, 5 and 6) are. From the podcast episode "Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones Review: Fragmented Plotlines Beware". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4dev0f-star-wars-ii-attack-of-the-clones-review-fragmented-plotlines-beware.html #starwars #alostplot #attackoftheclones #moviethoughts #episode2 #starwarsprequels #starwarstrilogy #originaltrilogy #anakin

Maverick and Andrew discuss the second of the prequel trilogy for George Lucas’s Star Wars universe. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones" Introduction 4:43 Opening Scene 9:13 Diverging Storylines 15:13 Plotting Toward The Original Trilogy 23:24 Obstacles and Risk 26:49 The Best and Worst 33:42 Anakin's Motivations 35:00 The Villain 43:30 Tension, Revelations, and Surprise Endings 47:46 Themes and Growth 50:33 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace Review: https://rumble.com/v42ai49-star-wars-i-the-phantom-menace-review-it-lacked-focus.html #starwars #starwarsepisode2 #attackoftheclones #alostplot #anakin #obiwan #countdooku #padme #yoda

Maverick and Avalon discuss and propose what they think brings in the loyal, strong followings for movies known as "cult classics". From the podcast episode "Ghostbusters". Find the full discussion here: https://rumble.com/v4c4fdl-ghostbusters-review-do-comedies-break-the-rating-system.html #ghostbusters #cultclassics #classic #alostplot #podcastdiscussion #moviethoughts

Maverick and Avalon review and discuss the 1984 classic “Ghostbusters”. They also have a lengthy discussion on the rating system, updates to the rating system, and cult classics. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “Ghostbusters” Introduction 2:59 The Rating System 10:26 Opening Scene 19:18 Side Characters 22:49 Motive 25:03 The Villain 30:26 Themes and Suffering 34:04 Revelation and Transformation 40:02 Message of the Movie 44:39 The "X" Factor ---------- Show Notes: The 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #9points #ghostbusters #venkman #alostplot #moviereview #ghosts #80s #classicmovie #cultclassic

Maverick, Patrick, and Avalon discuss Villains, and how they shape the character of the hero as they grow throughout the story. From the podcast episode "Movies Worth Watching: Creating Compelling Villains". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4aftu0-movies-worth-watching-creating-compelling-villains.html #villains #heroes #morals #characterarc #growth #movies #alostplot #podcastingstuff

Maverick is joined by Patrick and Avalon to discuss the fundamentals of what makes a good movie. Despite Patrick’s best efforts, they manage to stay on track and discuss villains thoroughly. ————— Highlights: 0:00 Movies Worth Watching: Villains Introduction 3:28 Villains Opposed to the Hero 12:42 Righteous Antagonists 21:16 Anton Chigurh and a Villains Motive 30:21 Hannibal Lecter 34:27 The Joker 41:04 Weaknesses 46:22 Thanos, Vampires, and Physical Damage 53:03 A Villain's Function 59:39 A Sense of Dread 1:08:13 Supernatural Elements ————— Show Notes: No Country For Old Men: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-05-11T20_40_40-07_00 10 Cloverfield Lane: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-08-24T04_00_00-07_00 #moviesworthwatching #villains #alostplot #podcaster #joker #antonchigurh #thanos #vampires #headlesshorseman #dread #supernatural #hanniballecter #motive #antagonist #protagonist

Maverick and Avalon discuss and argue whether the ending of ISS is adequate, or if it ended too soon. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v492qqc-iss-review-weak-heroes-lack-stakes.html #ISS #issmovie #filmreview #filmending #finalscene #alostplot #internationalspacestation

Maverick and Avalon argue about the effectiveness of heightened tension in the movie "ISS", and each make their case for why the movie succeeds or fails to be compelling. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v492qqc-iss-review-weak-heroes-lack-stakes.html #heightenedtension #issmovie #alostplot #moviereview #raisingthestakes #conflict #layering #plotlines #storylines

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the recent release of the ISS movie. ————— Highlights: 0:00 "ISS" Introduction 5:26 Opening Scene 8:47 Main Character 12:21 Side Characters 16:34 Villains and Obstacles 25:27 Ideals and Motives 30:20 Heroes With Nothing to Lose 34:04 Heightened Tension 44:25 Revelations 50:02 Final Scene 58:15 Transformation 1:00:28 Satisfaction! ————— Show Notes: The 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ The 9 Point Rating System Explained: https://rumble.com/v3qo38m-movies-worth-watching-9-points.html The Marsh King’s Daughter Review: https://rumble.com/v3vj1xj-the-marsh-kings-daughter-review-pacing-and-subplot-failure.html The Thing Review: https://rumble.com/v47m4yc-the-thing-review-aliens-horror-and-john-carpenter.html #ISS #internationalspacestation #issmovie #alostplot #thriller #2024movies #moviereview #space #podcast #independentmovies #weakmaincharacter #characterarc #themes #motive

Maverick and Patrick discuss the Horror genre in the context of John Carpenter's The Thing. Find their full discussion here: https://rumble.com/v47m4yc-the-thing-review-aliens-horror-and-john-carpenter.html #horror #psychology #thething #bypassinglogic #alostplot #moviethoughts #horrorgenre #johncarpenter #thething1982

Maverick and Philip discuss the corruption of Frodo in the Two Towers. From the podcast episode: "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Review: Solid Progress, No Resolution (Duh)". Find the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/e6AHDVewMqE #twotowers #frodo #frodobaggins #theonering #ringofpower #alostplot #podcast #fantasy #ringwraiths #darklord #fantheories #movienerds

In this episode, Maverick is rejoined by Philip Dudt from the White City Podcast as they review and explore the classic release by Peter Jackson, of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”. ————— Podcast Highlights: 0:00 "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Introduction and Rating 5:24 Opening Scene 10:36 Main Character Development 21:29 Aragorn's Destiny and Despair 29:01 Side Characters 38:26 Sauroman As A Villain 43:58 Entering the Fray 47:53 Heightened Tension 52:02 Story Arc in the Two Towers 58:17 Revelations 1:00:30 Satisfaction! 1:08:17 Eowyn ————— Notes The White City Podcast: https://the-white-city.captivate.fm 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace Review: https://rumble.com/v42ai49-star-wars-i-the-phantom-menace-review-it-lacked-focus.html #lotr #lordoftherings #twotowers #suaroman #suaron #theonering #ringofpower #gandalf #aragorn #frodo #characterarc #alostplot #characterdevelopment #moviethoughts #moviegeek

Maverick and Patrick discuss and review John Carpenter’s classic “The Thing” from 1982. ————— Highlights 0:00 "The Thing" Introduction 2:04 Summary, Box Office, and the Horror Genre 20:16 Opening Scene 23:55 Mac, the Main Character 28:32 Side Characters 37:51 Setting 40:51 Entering the Fray 43:08 Heightened Tension 49:27 A Discussion on Horror 55:22 Revelations 1:03:07 The Final Scene 1:10:00 Character Growth and Themes 1:19:11 Satisfaction! ————— Show Notes 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #johncarpenter #thething1982 #alostplot #podcasting #filmreview #horror #classic #aliens

Maverick and Andrew discuss and compare these two bloody movies, and explain how the themes and values presented, combined with the character arc, transform Gladiator into an amazing movie - components that are sorely lacking in John Wick. From the podcast episode "Gladiator Review: A Thematic Masterpiece". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v45kmkk-gladiator-review-a-thematic-masterpiece.html #gladiator #johnwick #alostplot #moviethoughts #podcast