The Wish S3 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on October 5, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

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This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The Wish (Season 3 Episode 9 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) whether a character who dies partway through can be the protagonist; (2) events that shape a character’s personality; (3) a story about a character who never appears; (4) who serves as the antagonist; and (5) clothes that matter. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). ...

Lovers Walk S3 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on September 28, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Lovers Walk (Season 3 Episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) how a side character (Spike!) changes our main characters' story arcs; (2) major plot turns in some unusual places; (3) protagonist questions; and (4) whether Spike is the most emotionally healthy character in this episode. As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Revelations Next Up:...

Revelations S3 E7 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on September 21, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Revelations (Season 3 Episode 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) a new character (Gwendolyn Post) revealed through every dialogue line; (2) themes of guilt, vulnerability, and isolation; (3) whether anyone is acting out of character; (4) a few plot questions; and (5) many layers for rewatching. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Las...

Band Candy S3 E6 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on September 14, 2020May 17, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Band Candy (Season 3 Episode 6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) Writing a role reversal story without the body switching; (2) Subtle commentary on the SATs; (3) Fun dialogue lines that serve multiple purposes; and (4) Buffy’s character growth through conflict. As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Homecoming Next Up: Revelations Wor...

Homecoming S3 E5 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on September 7, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story –Homecoming (Season 3 Episode 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) How Buffy’s competition with Cordelia interweaves with the action plot (2) Unspoken conflicts that ratchet up tension (3) Key scenes and dialogue lines that develop relationships (4) Mr. Trick as a villain As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Beauty ...

Beauty and the Beasts S3 E4 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on August 31, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Beauty and the Beasts (Season 3 Episode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) a very subtle Midpoint turn; (2) what is plot and what is subplot; (3) the challenges with the metaphor to abuse within a relationship; (4) point of view and playing fair with the audience; and (5) use of voiceover. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warni...

Faith, Hope & Trick S3 E3 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on August 24, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Faith, Hope & Trick (Season 3 Episode 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) exposition and key plot information handled in a fun, engaging way; (2) sowing subtle seeds of conflict early in the episode; (3) how late and missing plot turns affect the story; and (4) the most compelling emotional arc in Buffy. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plen...

Dead Man’s Party S3 E2 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on August 17, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Dead Man's Party (Season 3 Episode 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode includes: (1) how the zombie plot turns connect to the emotional story line; (2) whether our characters act consistently with what we know of them from Seasons 1 and 2; (3) is the conflict between Buffy and her friends false conflict; and (4) is that mask angry at the room? As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slaye...

Anne S3 E1 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

Posted on August 10, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story - Anne (Season 3 Episode 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode includes: (1) how the premiere's tone differs from the rest of the season; (2) hazy early plot turns; (3) multiple themes that raise a question on what the story's about; and (4) whether the stakes are high enough for Buffy to be the protagonist. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). ...

Announcements Buffy and the Art of Story Season 3

Posted on August 3, 2020June 2, 2021 by admin

Two announcements for the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story: Buffy and the Art of Story Season 3 begins next Monday (August 10, 2020) with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3 premiere, Anne. The second Patron-Only Q&A has been posted on Patreon. (You can become a patron here for a dollar or more a month.) What's in the Q&A? key writing lessons learned from watching Buffy Seasons 1 and 2 so closely which episodes I'm most looking forward to wat...