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- Dives deep into the art of storytelling by examining the defining principles and inner workings of the most popular and memorable American films of all time.
- A tiny fraction of the most commercially successful American films lasts from one generation to another rather than the large proportion. Howard Suber asks why this small minority continues to have such power.
- 202440mTV-PG8.0 (65)TV EpisodeNearly all memorable stories, whether told in movies or in real life, are about traps. The most memorable are generally about the loss, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph the central character must engage in to escape their trap.
- 202439mTV-PG8.1 (54)TV EpisodeThe structure of memorable stories often focuses on one central character. The drama stems from their relationships and interactions with others.
- Film dramas often portray central characters as heroes or villains, yet the two are frequently quite similar. Memorable films tend to compensate for the real world's lack of justice, commitment and altruism.
- In memorable films, paradoxes create tension as the truth about characters and situations is often the opposite of first impressions. This reveals surprising truths that engage audiences.
- Despite Hollywood's penchant for happy endings, many iconic love stories conclude with lovers separated or dead, their bittersweet paradox etched in memory.