On Story

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210 Episode

On Story - Season 2 Episode 12 Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.


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Thriller master writer/director Shane Black (KISS KISS BANG BANG, LETHAL WEAPON) discusses the critical elements of a taut, suspense-filled movie - raising stakes, unexpected reversals, and satisfying payoffs - using examples from such classics as ROCKY, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, and LA FEMME NIKITA. Followed by the apocalyptic short film BLIND SPOT by writer/director Matthew Nayman.

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