Lost the Plot

Yes. He does. A very tragic and complex one. The prequel trilogy seems silly at first glance, which is precisely why its protagonist's arc works so well. Its tragedy contrasts so intensely with the trilogy's initial whimsy. Anakin's transformation throughout the prequel trilogy is a tour de force of writing, and writers can learn a lot by looking a little deeper at these films. ▶️ Find me on YouTu...

"Just let people enjoy things," the toxic positivists cry. But what if I enjoy Not Letting People Enjoy Things? What if ENJOYMENT is a political factor, and hating is a political praxis? What if Hate is how I make the world worth loving? What if I Love Hate? Much love to everyone who watches this. 🌐Request story notes: https://www.jgscammell.com/ ✍️Check out my writing: https://yeshua.substack.co...

I don't delve into detail. I hope by showing you the broad strokes of Rey's potential arc, you can imagine the rest and see how this might have become an emotionally-involving, character-centric trilogy, focused on the protagonist's inner change. I also didn't want to rewrite the entire trilogy. My aim was to use all the elements which are already on the page. Basically, you could re-write the 3rd...

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I'm curious to hear what YOU think about the future of cinema. Do you care that you're no longer able to identify with the camera itself, and imagine how the filmmakers achieved their shots in real space? Or are you simply excited by the new possibilities opened up by virtual space? Let me know! For the filmmakers out there, I highly recommend reading this classic essay "For an imperfect cinema" b...

Yes. He does. A very nuanced and compelling one. The original trilogy seems plot-centric at first glance, which is precisely why its protagonist's arc works so well. It is organically linked to the plot. Luke's transformation throughout the original trilogy is a tour de force of writing, and writers can learn a lot by looking a little deeper at these films. 🌐Request story notes: https://www.jgsca...

🌐Request story notes: https://www.jgscammell.com/ ✍️Check out my writing: https://yeshua.substack.com/ 📹Bonus videos here: https://www.patreon.com/Josh_from_xbolive 🎙️My podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0p75BgKI0GhuCQVOJl8e8d 📸 My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_from_xboxlive/ If you are translating the language of another world, then you have to ask yourself what sorts of phras...

Choosing a verb tense is a critical choice for prose writers because it effects each and every sentence in your entire project. Committing to a choice, and understanding your choice, is crucial. In this video, we'll get into concrete advice, and we'll also get a little theoretical, by reading a long citation from Ursula K. Le Guin's phenomenal book on writing "Steering the Craft," an absolute must...

Mike Klimo's Ring Theory is a seminal piece of writing that every SW fan should read, but I can't help thinking that the big picture is still more complex than he acknowledges. Star Wars is a rich saga, and it's amazing that there are still more things to be said about it. This video got way longer than I expected, so I won't let its description get too long... Hope you enjoy the video! P.S. Regar...

The Star Wars Sequel trilogy has been a wonderful success. They have inspired a generation of video essayists to dig deep and learn what exactly about the original six films touched us so much. These six films are deeper and smarter than even their biggest fans are willing to admit. The greatest strengths of these films are not the special effects and the action, but the writing. 🌐Request story n...

As always, there's so much more that can be said on the topic. As always, it's better to leave some things unsaid. As always, I apologize for my febrile attempts at comedy. And just this once: happy new year! Videos like this take a long time to make, and they cannot be monetized. I humbly ask that you consider checking out my patreon to help fund future projects: www.patreon.com/Josh_from_xbolive...

I love when my fave authors are fans of my fave authors. More Ursula K. Le Guin content on the way, but in the meantime check out HER ORIGIN STORY: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LOLZ8jiEl3k . I will also be doing some Murakami content, and who knows who else. Any authors you'd like me to talk about? 🌐Request story notes: https://www.jgscammell.com/ ✍️Check out my writing: https://yeshua.substack...

There's much talk about Characters Arcs™ nowadays, but I think we're in danger of missing the point. The purpose is to make an interesting character, and to make their journey Truthful. We can't teach writers how to have a Truth worth expressing. You can only teach them how to express it. So, if you're struggling to give your character a meaningful arc, then don't go to video essays like this. Go...