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A Lost Plot

Maverick Dickson

A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.

tv & film film reviews

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Episode 147: How To Train Your Dragon 2025: The...

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2025/06/21

Find the original animated How To Train Your Dragon review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-06-12T04_00_00-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode, Maverick and his co-host Andrew review the latest release: How to Train Your Dragon (the 2025 version). They explore the differences between the original animated film and the new 2025 release, and discuss how small changes make the difference between the

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57:04

Episode 146: How To Train Your Dragon: Why Kids...

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2025/06/12

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew delve into the animated film 'How to Train Your Dragon,' discussing its plot, character development, and thematic elements. They explore the journey of Hiccup, a young Viking who defies expectations by befriending a dragon, Toothless. The hosts analyze the film's opening scene, character arcs, and the complexities of conflict within the story, particularly focusing on Hiccup's

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56:59

Episode 145: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of...

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2025/06/06

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our Doctor Strange review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-05-22T15_01_41-07_00 In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew delve into the film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.' They discuss their overall impressions, the film's plot, character development, and the inconsistencies in storytelling and character arcs. The conversation highlights the

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66:10

Episode 144: Missing Marks, But Still Gripping:...

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2025/05/28

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-07-19T11_22_57-07_00 ----------Highlights:0:00 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' Introduction5:03 Opening Scene9:21 Ethan Hunt as a Main Character12:50 Heist Scenarios and Heightened Stakes23:44 Servers and Planes29:00 Ending of the Film32:46 The Entity and Gabriel44:23 Luther Stickell50:03 Grace,

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39:02

Episode 143: Doctor Strange: Why I Found This Film So...

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2025/05/22

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of A Lost Plot, Maverick and Andrew review the 2016 film Doctor Strange, exploring its character arcs, themes, and the introduction of the mystic arts within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They discuss the protagonist's journey from arrogance to humility, the motivations of the villains, and the impact of side characters. The conversation delves into the film's strengths and weaknesses, ultimately

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43:01

Episode 142: Black Widow: Female Empowerment Gone Wrong

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2025/05/15

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/Find the Thunderbolts* Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-05-07T04_00_00-07_00 In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew analyze the film 'Black Widow,' focusing on character development, the portrayal of female empowerment, and the effectiveness of the villains. They discuss the contrasting characters of Yelena and Natasha, the lack of emotional stakes, and the disappointing

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84:13

Episode 141: Thunderbolts*: A Mediocre Breath of...

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2025/05/07

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Captain America: Brave New World review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-02-20T23_49_47-08_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew review the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Thunderbolts*. They discuss their initial impressions, character development, and the film's themes, particularly focusing on Yelena Bolova's journey. The conversation delves into the humor and

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58:21

Episode 140: Conclave: Challenging Morals in The...

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2025/05/03

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the political thriller film 'Conclave,' exploring its themes of church politics, character dynamics, and moral dilemmas. They discuss the film's opening scene, the intricacies of the conclave process, and the development of key characters like Thomas Lawrence, Aldo Bellini, and Adeyemi. The conversation highlights how personal ambitions and scandals impact the

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57:05

Episode 139: Solo: Disney Wrecked A Favorite Scoundrel

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2025/04/24

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/Find our Rogue One Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-16T16_38_35-07_00 Find the referenced Iron Man 3 review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-09T04_00_00-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew dive into a detailed discussion about 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' exploring its character development, themes, and overall execution. They

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98:34

Episode 138: Rogue One: Disney’s Last Masterpiece

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2025/04/16

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-04-04T12_18_42-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew dive into a detailed review of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' They discuss the film's technical aspects, character development, and thematic elements, particularly focusing on the motivations of Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor. The conversation

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Episode 137: Iron Man 3: A Trench Full of Wasted Plots

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2025/04/09

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our Iron Man 2 Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-03T09_12_51-07_00 In this episode of A Lost Plot, Avalon and Maverick delve into the complexities of 'Iron Man 3', discussing the compelling nature of the Mandarin as a villain, the effectiveness of Aldrich Killian, and the tension surrounding Tony Stark. They explore the development of side characters, the themes of

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Episode 136: Iron Man 2: The Disappointment We All...

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2025/04/03

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Iron Man review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-04-27T17_18_02-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Avalon review Iron Man 2, discussing its place in the Marvel franchise, character arcs, and the film's overall impact. They explore the film's shortcomings, particularly in its storytelling and character development, while also acknowledging its potential and the interesting

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Episode 135: Captain America: Civil War: An Argument...

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2025/03/28

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/Find the review of Captain America: The Winter Soldier here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-03-06T18_59_13-08_00In this episode, the hosts discuss the film Captain America: Civil War, exploring initial impressions, character development, and the roles of key characters like Bucky Barnes and the supporting cast. They delve into the motivations behind the characters' actions and the

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Episode 134: ASH: John Carpenter’s “The Thing” had an...

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2025/03/25

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the John Carpenter’s The Thing Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-01-17T18_00_00-08_00In this mini bonus episode, Maverick provides a quick analysis of the film 'Ash', a 2025 American science fiction horror thriller. He discusses the film's plot, themes, and the issues surrounding its mystery elements and character development. Despite some clever moments, he ultimately

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35:09

Episode 133: The Electric State: Netflix’s $320...

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2025/03/21

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of 'A Lost Plot', hosts Maverick and Avalon review the Netflix film 'The Electric State', directed by the Russo brothers. They discuss their initial impressions, ratings, and the film's plot, which follows a girl named Michelle on a journey to find her brother in a dystopian world. The hosts analyze the character development, particularly of Michelle and the supporting cast, and critique the

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79:48

Episode 132: Mickey 17: I Was Shocked by the...

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2025/03/12

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-02-23T14_00_00-08_00Find our review of the other alien movie mentioned in the podcast, Arrival: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-02-16T14_00_00-08_00----------In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew delve into the film Mickey 17, a science fiction dark comedy

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Episode 131: Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Now...

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2025/03/07

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our Captain America Brave New World Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-02-20T23_49_47-08_00In this episode, the hosts discuss the film 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier,' exploring its themes, character development, and the impact of the Winter Soldier on Captain America's journey. They discuss the portrayal of villains, particularly Alexander Pierce and Bucky Barnes,

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Episode 130: Captain America: Can Story Heroes Be...

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2025/02/27

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Captain America Brave New World Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-02-20T23_49_47-08_00In this episode, the hosts review 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' discussing its plot, character development, and overall impact within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The conversation delves into the character's flaws, arcs, and the effectiveness of the storytelling, providing

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Episode 129: Captain America: Brave New World: I...

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2025/02/21

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Dune, Part 2 review we discussed in this podcast here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-02-28T18_00_00-08_00----------Highlights:0:00 'Captain America: Brave New World' Introduction11:47 Opening Scene21:32 Sam Wilson versus Steve Rogers29:15 Sam Wilson's Motive38:20 Themes and Ideals43:32 Dr. Samuel Sterns53:35 Joaquin Torres58:36 Bat Seraph and other Side Characters1:00:54

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Episode 128: Jurassic Park: My First Monster Movie...

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2025/02/13

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode, the hosts Maverick, Avalon, and Sean discuss the classic film Jurassic Park, exploring its timeless themes, character dynamics, and the ethical dilemmas presented in the story. They analyze the film's opening scenes, character motivations, and the gradual build-up of tension as the plot unfolds. The conversation delves into the moral questions raised by the film regarding humanity's role in nature and

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