Episode Appearances
The Confused Breakfast · Apr 20, 2026
BRUNCH: What Is The Best Movie Franchise of All-Time?
“Mentioned in context of X-Men franchise discussion”
Movie franchise ranking methodologyTrilogy vs. extended franchise value propositionDirector impact on franchise consistency
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Scriptnotes Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
731 - Avoidance and Other Anti-Quests
“Directing California Scheming, a film based on story previously discussed on the podcast”
Character motivation and avoidanceAnti-quest storytelling techniquesFear vs love as primary motivations
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The Big Picture · Jan 30, 2026
The 10 Most Misused Stars in Hollywood and the Gnarly Magic of ‘Send Help’
“Actor discussed as underutilized despite range in drama and action genres”
AI in cinema and surveillance state narrativesGender disparity in Hollywood casting over 40Sam Raimi's directorial philosophy and moral ambiguity
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