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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

All Episodes

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Episode 90: The Lighthouse: Complexity, Meaning,...

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2024/05/22

Maverick, Avalon, and Patrick discuss the 2019 film by the Egger brothers, and get into a deeply divided discussion on the merits of this movie, it’s meaning, and its contribution to film as a whole.----------Highlights:0:00 "The Lighthouse" Introduction and Rating10:41 Maverick's Movie Philosohy14:52 Greek Mythology19:28 Opening Scene25:59 Main Character28:44 The Villain or Obstacle40:51 Heightened Tension44:46 Revelations53:54 Unraveling the Layers----------Show Notes:9 Points Rating

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57:55

Episode 89: Wonka Review: Emotional Stakes, Character...

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2024/05/16

Maverick and Philip discuss and review the 2023 release of “Wonka”.The conversation revolves around the movie 'Wonka' and the character of Willy Wonka. The hosts discuss their expectations of the film and their impressions of the main character, played by Timothy Chalamet. They explore the depth of the character and his motivations, noting that Chalamet's portrayal did not feel believable. They also discuss the role of Noodle, a secondary character who may overshadow Wonka in the story

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Episode 88: The Fall Guy: Romance versus Action, and...

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2024/05/08

The Fall Guy is an action comedy film that revolves around the main character, Colt Sievers, a former stuntman who gets pulled back into the industry to find a missing actor. The primary theme of the movie is the relationship between Colt and his ex-girlfriend, Jodie, and whether they will get back together. The movie explores the themes of honesty and facing one's fears. The side characters, such as Jodie and Colt's friend Dan, are well-developed and have their own motivations. The movie

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Episode 87: Kingdom of Heaven: Themes, Righteousness,...

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2024/05/02

Maverick brings on the short film creator Chad Garrett to discuss and review one of Chad’s favorite films, Kingdom of Heaven.----------Highlights:0:00 “Kingdom of Heaven” Introduction15:00 Balian As A Flawed Character26:08 Side Characters and Villains34:42 Themes44:38 The Villain53:01 Enemies From All Sides57:49 Revelations1:04:16 Messages1:11:16 Maverick's Favorite Scene1:18:35 Satisfaction----------Show Notes:9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ One Life:

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Episode 86: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare...

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2024/04/25

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (2024), by Guy Ritchie. ----------Highlights:0:00 "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" Introduction and Rating4:28 Opening Scene8:46 Gus March Phillips: The Main Character13:42 Side Characters15:43 Is There Motive?18:06 Heightened Tension27:24 The Villain: Heinrich Luhr31:56 Devoid of Themes37:18 Churchill's Secret and the Reinforced Hull42:22 Character Arcs and Lessons Learned47:47 The Setting and

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Episode 85: Pan’s Labyrinth Review: Innocence,...

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2024/04/18

Maverick and Patrick discuss and review Guillermo Del Toro’s masterpiece “Pans Labyrinth”. Is Ofelia imagining everything, or is she experiencing the intersection of the fantasy realm with the real world?----------Highlights: 0:00 "Pans Labyrinth" Introduction9:35 Opening Scene13:55 Main Character: Ofelia18:06 Side Characters19:28 A Plot v. B Plot30:46 The Villain: Vidal37:59 Themes: Coping, Innocence40:26 Heightened Tension: A Mixed Bag49:03 Revelations & Surprise Endings56:05

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Episode 84: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens: A Solid...

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2024/04/11

Maverick is joined by Andrew and Sean to discuss and review the Disney release of Star Wars episode 7: The Force Awakens. With Andrew taking a negative stance and Sean taking a positive one, they debate the merits and issues of the first attempt Disney takes in the Star Wars universe.----------Highlights:0:00 "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens" Introduction4:57 Opening Scene11:03 Main Character: Rey30:05 Rules of the Universe47:48 The Villain: Kylo Ren54:56 Themes58:37 Heightened

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Episode 83: Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith...

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2024/04/04

Maverick and Andrew discuss, debate, and review Star Wars episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. ----------Highlights:0:00 “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith” Introduction4:09 Opening Scene5:34 Main Character18:41 Side Characters: Obi Wan26:44 Side Characters: Padme36:33 Side Characters: Yoda41:20 Motivations and Villains48:53 Themes52:51 Heightened Tension53:59 Darth Plagueis The Wise57:31 Revelations and Endings1:00:28 Transformation1:18:09 Satisfaction!----------Show Notes:9 Point Rating

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Episode 82: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Questionable...

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2024/03/28

Maverick and Avalon review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. While Phoebe Spengler figures out what it’s like to have teenager drama, a ghost from ages past decides to be a lame stock villain. Funny fire guy though. ----------Highlights:0:00 “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” Introduction4:27 Opening Scene8:16 Main Character: Phoebe Spengler13:45 Side Characters20:38 Setting24:38 Compelling Motive28:29 The Villain31:52 Themes and Heightened Tension38:27 Revelations45:35 Transformation48:09

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Episode 81: One Life Review: Despair and Dramatic...

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2024/03/20

Maverick and Avalon review One Life. A story of Nicholas Winton saving refugees from the coming Nazi invasion before World War II.----------Highlights:0:00 “One Life” Introduction6:04 Opening Scene10:29 Nicholas Winton13:26 Side Characters18:04 Setting24:24 Beautiful Example of "Show Don't Tell"27:43 The Nazis29:08 Themes31:23 Heightened Tension41:09 Revelations and Endings46:19 Transformation and Messages48:21 Satisfaction!----------Show Notes:9 Points Rating System:

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Episode 80: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the...

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2024/03/14

Maverick and Philip continue to discuss the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, and what made it stand out compared to other movies.Part 2 of a 2-part review. Find the first part here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-03-06T18_00_00-08_00----------Highlights:0:59 Stakes and Villains11:03 Ideals25:12 Biggest Problem With the Movies30:07 Heightened Tension39:46 The Ring is Mine49:51 Transformation and Themes54:45 Satisfaction!----------Show Notes:The 9

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Episode 79: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the...

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2024/03/07

Maverick is joined by Philip to review the last of the series of the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King. Taking a counter-stance, Philip argues passionately for the beauty of the books, and the failures of the movie, while Maverick defends the honor of Peter Jackson’s work. Part 1 of a two part discussion.----------Highlights:0:00 "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" Introduction4:41 Opening with Sauroman18:46 Epic versus Narrative22:59 Staying True to the Books27:49 Main

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