Friends that love Fiction and Fighting

Fighting Over Fiction

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A scriptwriting master, a TV addict and a tech whizz argue about film and TV.Each week these three friends discuss the writing, the meanings and the emotions behind all time classics, new releases and hidden gems from the big and the little screen.

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Mad Max : Fury Road 25.05.2026 40:14

We watch Mad Max : Fury Road and ask... Does Mad Max : Fury Road prove that action alone can be a powerful form of storytelling? How does the film use action sequences to reveal character motivations and relationships without relying on dialogue? Do the visiuals and pacing communicate the world effectively? Would more dialogue elevate the story? Is Mad Max : Fury Road a feminist film?

Napoleon Dynamite 18.05.2026 36:52

We watch Napoleon Dynamite and ask... Is Napoleon Dynamite proof that low budget film making breed creativity? Does Napoleon Dynamite capture the spirit ofnthe 2000s? Does a low budget create better storytelling through constraint? Does the low budget change how you watch the film?

The Shawshank Redemption 11.05.2026 30:43

We watch The Shawshank Redemption and ask... Is Shawshank meaningful storytelling or emotional manipulation? Does it earn its emotional impact through character and story, or does it rely on Morgan Freeman's voiceover? Are Andy and Red realistic characters? Is the film’s popularity driven by cinematic craft or cultural reputation?