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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

Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the 2000 release of Gladiator, by Ridley Scott and David Franzoni. ————— Episode Highlights 0:00 "Gladiator" Introduction and Rating 5:49 Opening Scene 7:26 What Maximus Stands For 20:28 Marcus Aurelius 24:49 The Brutality of Rome 33:27 What's At Risk? 41:15 Themes 45:34 Symbolism in Lucius 50:37 Commodus 56:50 Heightened Tension 1:01:44 Revelations 1:07:45 Overtly Moralistic Movies 1:12:13 Satisfaction! ————— Podcast Mentions and Notes The 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ The 9 Points Rating System Explained: https://rumble.com/v3qo38m-movies-worth-watching-9-points.html John Wick Review: https://rumble.com/v3zux55-john-wick-review-the-animal-nature-inside-us.html #gladiator #maximusdecimusmeridius #commodus #marcusaurelius #rome #colosseum #gladiatorfight #johnwick #moviereview #alostplot #podcastinterview #areyounotentertained

Maverick and Avalon discuss and compare Ferrari and Napoleon, and how each of these movies were structured. From the podcast episode "Ferrari: A Solid Story With Questionable Value". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v43ufdb-ferrari-review-a-solid-story-with-questionable-value.html #ferrari #ferrarireview #podcast #alostplot #enzoferrari #napoleon #napoleonmovie #moviethoughts #comparison

Maverick and Andrew debate who the main protagonist of Star Wars 1: The Phantom Menace is. Part of their review to see if The Phantom Menace is worth watching. Check out the full review here: https://rumble.com/v42ai49-star-wars-i-the-phantom-menace-review-it-lacked-focus.html #thephantommenace #starwars1 #starwarsreview #obiwan #anakin #quigonn #alostplot #podcaster #moviereview #filmthoughts #starwars

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the new biographical race thriller "Ferrari" directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver. With very different ratings, they debate the values presented in this movie and if there was any opportunities to improve this dramatic film. ————— Highlights 0:00 "Ferrari" Introduction and Rating 7:04 The Opening Scene 9:16 Ferrari v. Napoleon 17:01 Must the Opposing Force be a Villain? 20:28 Does Enzo Represent an Ideal? 26:55 Heightened Tension 33:14 Portago and the Mille Miglia 41:19 Laura Ferrari's Devious Deed 43:58 Character Growth? 48:55 Symbolism in the Final Choice 53:17 Satisfaction! ————— Podcast Mentions and Notes Find the 9 Points Rating System Here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points Discussion on the 9 Points Rating System: https://rumble.com/v3qo38m-movies-worth-watching-9-points.html Napoleon Podcast: https://rumble.com/v3yj1ih-napoleon-review-too-epic-to-succeed.html Cyrano Podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-03-02T15_18_52-08_00 #ferrari #enzoferrari #filmreview #alostplot #podcasting #9points #ratingsystem #movieguys #napoleonfilm #cyranofilm #carcrash #millemiglia #alfonsodeportago

Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the classic release of George Lucas's Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Their discussion includes topics surrounding the main characters, if the plot of the movie is compelling, and if The Phantom Menace is worth watching. ————— 0:00 "Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace" Introduction and Rating 4:36 Opening Scene 7:09 Main Character's Flaws 15:07 Anakin and "Show Don't Tell" 28:49 Chance of Loss 37:36 Obi Wan and Ideals in this movie 43:24 Heightened Tension 47:39 Revelations 53:11 Theme 1:02:17 Satisfaction! ————— #starwars #thephantommenace #obiwan #anakin #alostplot #padawan #moviereview #moviethoughts #podcastinterview

Maverick and Avalon discuss the new release from Netflix "Leave the World Behind", and how it promised so much, but fails to do anything with it. From the podcast episode "Leave the World Behind Review: Promises Without Payoff". Find it here: https://rumble.com/v41antd-leave-the-world-behind-promises-without-payoff.html #leavetheworldbehind #netflix #alostplot #moviethoughts #movieguy #podcaster

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the new Netflix release “Leave the World Behind” by Sam Esmail. ————— Episode Contents: 0:00 "Leave the World Behind" Introduction and Rating 5:19 Amanda and Her Opening Scene 11:11 Side Characters 13:50 Setting 18:33 What Opposes the Protagonist? 23:54 Entering the Fray 26:53 Heightened Tension 27:53 Cinematography and Music in Story 37:36 Themes 42:57 Revelations 47:53 Satisfaction! ————— 9 Points Review System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points #leavetheworldbehind #samesmail #alostplot #terror #thriller #deer #survival #apocalypse

Maverick and Avalon discuss how Coriolanus Snow has trouble with a clear enemy. I mean, this is a movie about the creation of a villain, so makes sense. But, watch the video anyways. From the podcast episode "The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Watch the full episode here: https://rumble.com/v3x48bm-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-review-characters-are-key.html Visit our website: https://www.alostplot.com #hungergames #coriolanussnow #podcasting #alostplot #balladofsongbirdsandsnakes #songbirdsandsnakes #moviethoughts #villains

Maverick and Andrew argue about side characters in John Wick, and if side characters truly need strong internal motives. From the podcast episode "John Wick Review: The Animal Nature Inside Us". Find it here: https://rumble.com/v3zux55-john-wick-review-the-animal-nature-inside-us.html #johnwick #keanureeves #alostplot #sidecharacters #motive #moviereview #podcasting

In this podcast episode, Maverick and Andrew review John Wick, the original movie. They discuss how the plot is developed, is the 9 Point system the right way to review a movie, and the carnal nature of John Wick and how that speaks to us as the audience. Notice, this content is a little more graphic at the end. ---------- Show Notes: 0:00 "John Wick" Introduction and Rating 4:27 How Compelling is the Opening Scene? 8:56 Is John Wick A Compelling Character? 15:14 Compelling Side Characters 22:58 Goals and Sacrifices 34:39 The Villain 39:20 Rome and the Coliseum 44:07 Revelation, Transformation, and Themes 47:50 Were You Satisfied? ---------- Find the 9 Points system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the podcast explaining the 9 Points here: https://rumble.com/v3qo38m-movies-worth-watching-9-points.html #johnwick #keanureeves #bloody #filmreview #moviereview #alostplot #podcaster #podthoughts #carnal #rome #coliseum #violent

Maverick and Avalon discuss how Coriolanus Snow's main antagonist - Casca Highbottom - reveals his true motives at the end of the movie The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v3x48bm-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-review-characters-are-key.html find our website here: https://www.alostplot.com #balladofsongbirdsandsnakes #songbirdsandsnakes #hungergames #alostplot #coriolanussnow #cascahighbottom #suzannecollins

Maverick and Avalon break down how Napoleon - a magnificent historical figure - is portrayed in this adaptation by Ridley Scott. They discuss how the motivations and creation of this character turns a great figure into a loser. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v3yj1ih-napoleon-review-too-epic-to-succeed.html Visit our website: https://www.alostplot.com #napoleon #napoleonmovie #motivations #characterdevelopment #war #historical #alostplot

Maverick and Avalon review the new release of Scott Ridley’s Napoleon, and the grand sweeping narrative and issues that go with it. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. ---------- Moments: 0:00 “Napoleon” Introduction 3:25 Napoleon as the Main Character 18:25 Napoleon's Motivations 22:25 The Guillotine 26:49 Side Characters 40:59 Who is Napoleon's Enemy? 48:32 Josephine 58:52 Themes and Satisfaction ---------- Show Notes: Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes episode: The 9 Points Rating System: The 9 Points Rating System episode: #napoleon #napoleonmovie #joaquinphoenix #scottridley #vanessakirby #alostplot #podcast #moviethoughts

Maverick and Avalon argue about the value of the tension developed in the movie “The Hateful Eight”. Is the tension compelling enough, even when the lives at stake are the lives of despicable characters? From the podcast episode “The Hateful Eight Review”. Find the podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v3odvv4-the-hateful-eight-review.html Find our website here: https://www.alostplot.com #thehatefuleight #quentintarantino #samuelljackson #moviethoughts #plotlines #tension #alostplot #podcastdiscussion

Maverick and Avalon discuss the main character of Killers of the Flower Moon. Ernest had a lot of opportunity for growth, but in the end destroyed his character. From the podcast episode “Killers of the Flower Moon Review: Villains Without Merit”. Find the podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v3rqaoc-killers-of-the-flower-moon-villains-without-merit.html #killersoftheflowermoonmovie #osagenation #movieguy #leonardodicaprio #martinscorsese #oil #ernest #alostplot

Maverick and Avalon discuss the ending of The Hateful Eight, and what could have been done to improve the ending of the movie, especially from the perspective of Samuel L Jackson’s character, Marquis Warren. From the podcast episode “The Hateful eight Review”. Find the podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v3odvv4-the-hateful-eight-review.html Visit our website: https://www.alostplot.com #hatefuleight #alostplot #podcaster #western #quentintarantino

Maverick and Avalon discuss the new Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Coryo (Coriolanus Snow), Lucy Gray, Sejanus, and more all play masterful roles in the story presented on screen. ---------- Key Moments: 0:00 "The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Introduction 2:37 Opening Scene, Characters, and Setting 11:06 What's At Stake? 13:49 Snow's Opposition 21:17 Coryo's Motives and Ideals 25:20 Heightened Tension 31:19 Revelations 38:20 Coryo Returns to Panem 46:04 Transformation 48:50 Themes and Satisfaction ----------- Mentioned and Related Content: Find the 9 Points Podcast Here: https://rumble.com/v3qo38m-movies-worth-watching-9-points.html The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes book: https://www.songbirdsandsnakes.com The 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #hungergames #balladofsongbirdsandsnakes #filmreview #alostplot #podcast #characterarc #characterdevelopment #coriolanussnow #lucygray

Maverick and Avalon discuss the plotholes in the universe of the MCU, as shown in the movie "The Marvels". find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v3vw223-the-marvels-review-tiktok-emotions-and-plot-hole-powers.html #podcastinterview #themarvels #captainmarvel #msmarvel #alostplot #plotholes #worldbuilding #universe #mcu #fail