STORYTELLING EXPLAINED
Monday, November 11
Legally Blonde - How Elle Woods broke the stereotype of the dumb blonde back in the 2000s
How Legally Blonde talks about discrimination against women and communicating her value to others
Thursday, November 7
Inside Out - how does your brain work?
Symbols, metaphors and other techniques of storytelling in an iconic cartoon film
Thursday, November 7
"Pan's Labirynth" Review
Consider how del Toro uses symbolism and storytelling to create a multi-layered narrative.
Thursday, November 7
The Boys- how politicians and stars pretend to be superheroes
Смысл сериала Пацаны The Boys - деконструкция супергеройки, скрытые смыслы и обзор сезонов
Thursday, November 7
Kinds of kindness - symbols, the meaning of the movie and who is RMF?
A breakdown of all three stories from Lanthimos' arthouse film
Thursday, November 7
Explanation of the film "Eyes Wide Shut"
What was this secret society, the meaning of the movie, dream or reality and why did it end this way?
Thursday, November 7
Outlander - a series about fairytale love amid 18th century politics
Claire and Jamie's relationship, Frank Randall's role, historical inaccuracies and stylistic devices
Thursday, November 7
The Substance - what's the price of your youth?
The meaning of the ending, all the symbols and major themes raised in the movie
Thursday, April 18
5 Reasons to Watch "The Ones Who Live" for Every "Walking Dead" Fan
It follows the journey of Rick Grimes and Michonne Hawthorne after their departure from the original series. Should you watch it or not?
Wednesday, March 20
How to Watch Kill Bill?
An explanation of Tarantino's favourite film - what happens in Kill Bill, and how to understand it
Wednesday, March 20
Parsing "Shawshank Redemption" through the lens of storytelling
A breakdown of the film Shawshank Redemption in terms of storytelling and screenwriting skills
Wednesday, March 20
The Whale - all the Methaphors Explained
An amazing "bottle film" with a unique atmosphere and complex morality
Wednesday, March 20
"Zone of Interest" - how to you show the horrors of war without showing war?
Tha movie meaning and ending explained
Wednesday, March 20
"Poor Things" - a woman's journey to find herself through surreal landscapes
Meaning, Symbolism, Ending Explained
Wednesday, March 20
American beauty - so what's really beautiful, a rose or a package?
What does the rose mean?
Wednesday, February 14
Harry Potter - dissecting the franchise and its characters from a storytelling perspective
Storytelling Analysis of Harry Potter Books and Movies
Monday, February 5
Asteroid City - the meaning of the film, and how to watch a Wes Anderson movie
Storytelling Analysis of the Wes Anderson Film
Monday, February 5
Small Light - a terrific series about Miep Gies
The woman who sheltered Anne Frank and her Family
Saturday, January 27
Sweet home Alabama | Comedy about the south and the north and their differences.
All the Tropes and Storytelling Devices from Sweet home Alabama
Saturday, January 27
Four Rooms - ironic stories in funny circumstances
All the Tropes and Storytelling Devices from 4 Rooms
Saturday, January 27
In search of justice: the film "The Judge" from a storytelling perspective
All the Tropes and Storytelling Devices from The Judge
Saturday, January 27
Easter Eggs of Fight Club
All the Tropes of Fight Club
Saturday, January 27
Knives Out | The Glass Onion - an ironic detective
Knives Out - The Glass Onion: analysis of the film. An analysis of symbols and metaphors in the film
Saturday, January 27
Pulp Fiction - what techniques of storytelling does Tarantino use?
Let's analyze all the Storytelling Devices and TV Tropes
Saturday, January 27
Limitless - what if a person used more than 10% of their brain?
All the techniques of storytelling in a film about a miracle drug that expands consciousness.
Saturday, January 27
Servant - an atmospheric horror film about family relationships
What tropes and archetypes are used in the story of the sophisticated Leanne and the anxious Dorothy?
Saturday, January 27
Is Ginny and Georgia a series for teens or their parents?
All the intricacies and mysteries of the series "Ginny and Georgia" - plot breakdown, character analysis and storytelling techniques
Saturday, January 27
Duplex is a black humour comedy about life with roommates
All the Tropes and Devices in Duplex
Sunday, January 21
Yellowjackets - tv series about surviving high school girls
Yellowjackets - своеобразный ремикс Lost и Повелителя мух с Отчаянными домохозяйками. Разбираю сторителлинг сериала Шершни
Saturday, January 20
Emily - a beautiful biopic about the life of a sensual writer
A biographical film about the life of Emilia Brontë starring Emma McKay. Storytelling techniques in the film.
Sunday, January 14
Basic instinct - so who's really the killer?
Symbols, storytelling techniques and interesting facts about this unusual film
Sunday, January 14
Knocking on Heaven's Door - what makes this comedy such a favourite?
Storytelling techniques in film, film parsing and film analysis
Sunday, January 14
Interesting facts about the film Pretty Woman with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere
An iconic film with the incredibly charismatic Vivian, the arc of her change and snow king Edward
Sunday, January 14
Match Point - interesting facts about Woody Allen's film
As well as the meaning of the film and a breakdown of the storytelling techniques that the director used.
Sunday, January 14
The point of the film Pleasantville is how characters gain colour in the process of manifestation
Symbols, storytelling techniques and interesting facts about this unusual film
Sunday, January 14
Squid Game - Symbols and Signs
A breakdown of Netflix's most popular Korean series, Squid Game. Analysing the characters and their actions, storytelling techniques and devices
Sunday, January 14
Barbie - all the references and tropes in the movie
Storytelling the Barbie film - what tropes Greta Gerwig used and what allusions she sewed into the story
Thursday, November 16
Analysis of the film Parasites - who is really the parasite here?
Kims or Paks?
Wednesday, October 18
Forrest Gump as American history - the hidden meaning you haven't thought of
Смысл фильма, разбор символов и тропов фильма, а также символизм главных героев и переписывание коллективной памяти
Monday, September 25
How Often Do You Think About Roman Empire?
Where this meme came from, why girls ask this question in Tic Toc in all countries, and what it means
Wednesday, September 20
The meaning of "The Menu" - a gastronomic movie with rich ingredients
All the easter eggs, meanings and tropes of the thriller The Menu
Monday, September 18
Top 5 Vivien Leigh movies
Vivien Leigh is a name that will forever remain in the golden pages of movie history.
Monday, September 18
Top 7 Audrey Hepburn movies
Audrey Hepburn is a name that is associated with unrivaled elegance, incredible beauty and acting prowess.
Friday, September 15
Top 5 movies with Marilyn Monroe
Did she always play silly blonde girl?
Saturday, September 9
Top 10 movies with 90s atmosphere - enjoy the retro vibe
They've already become cinematic classics
Monday, July 31
Fleabag - breaking the fourth wall and no names
Breaking the fourth wall and no names
Monday, July 31
Christopher Nolan's "Memento" - unraveling of the movie
Who is Lenard searching for?
Monday, July 31
Twin Peaks
The mysterious world and the depths of human nature
Monday, July 31
Lost | Staying alive
The meaning of the show and its ending
Monday, July 31
Neverwhere: An exploration of theme and symbolism in the novel
The uncharted expanse of the world in Lower London
Monday, July 31
Queen Charlotte - The Bridgerton Story
A colorful women's novel about taking responsibility, entering adulthood, and accepting your husband for who he is
Monday, July 31
Red herring is the art of subtle clues
How to use this fish
Monday, July 31
Iconic outfits in movies
Scarlett O'Hara, Carrie Bradshow and Holly Golightly
Monday, July 31
Top 15 books for writers and screenwriters
What to read to write better
Monday, July 24
Pokerface - a reverse detective with a live lie detector.
Analysis of the series.
Monday, July 24
Triangle of Sadness - the meaning of the series and the author's message
How the Eat the rich trope is realised here, a breakdown of the characters and symbolism of the show
Sunday, March 26
The French Dispatch - Storytelling by Wes Anderson
Thursday, March 16
What is the secret of the success of Guillaume Musso's books?
Thursday, March 16
Famous people who wear the same clothes every day
Thursday, March 16
How to make a paragraph on Instagram?
Thursday, March 16
What to read/watch about storytelling?
Wednesday, March 15
The Boys: How Marketers Fool Us. Insights after watching the show.
Wednesday, March 15
WandaVision - series parsing about series
Tuesday, March 14
Why Women Kill - Transforming Characters in seasons 1 and 2
Tuesday, March 14
Saul Leiter - Street Photography with Color Accents
Tuesday, March 14
The point of Christopher Nolan's "Inception": did the spinning top fall?
Thursday, March 9
The 1899 series: as if Nolan filmed Titanic and then loaded it all into The Matrix
Thursday, March 9
Wednesday - tropes and references in the Nevermore Academy series
Thursday, March 9
White Lotus: Characters and Their Vices
Friday, March 3
Top 20 food photographers
Sunday, February 12
Harry Potter - the secret of the vibe and aesthetics
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      Analysis of the film Parasites - who is really the parasite here?
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      Triangle of Sadness - the meaning of the series and the author's message
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      The meaning of "The Menu" - a gastronomic movie with rich ingredients
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      Squid Game - Symbols and Signs
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      Barbie - all the references and tropes in the movie
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      Wednesday - tropes and references in the Nevermore Academy series
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      Basic instinct - so who's really the killer?
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      Forrest Gump as American history - the hidden meaning you haven't thought of
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      Knocking on Heaven's Door - what makes this comedy such a favourite?
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      Poker Face - a reverse detective with a live lie detector. Analysis of the series.
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      Interesting facts about the film Pretty Woman with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere
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      Match Point - interesting facts about Woody Allen's film
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      The point of Christopher Nolan's "Inception": did the spinning top fall?
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      WandaVision - series parsing about series
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      The point of Pleasantville - how characters gain colour in the process of manifestation
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      Fleabag - breaking the fourth wall with no names
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      Why Women Kill - Transforming Characters
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      Old Money - the elite style, gaining popularity
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