Episodes

  • 49: FALL & Threshold Guardians

    49: FALL & Threshold Guardians
    Oct 5 2022
    This week on Not My Genre we review the film FALL directed by Scott Mann. We delve into THRESHOLD GUARDIANS and how they differ for willing and unwilling heroes. This movie spun us the hell out, giving us vertigo and an adrenalin spike that kept us up at night! But does it fair on the story level? Tune in to hear what we thought!
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    44 mins
  • 48: THE BLACK PHONE & Story Cogs

    48: THE BLACK PHONE & Story Cogs
    Oct 3 2022
    Roll in and dial up for Episode 48 as we review the film THE BLACK PHONE. We employ four story cogs to wind and twist our way through the storytelling of the film. We take a peek into the LOGIC, THEME, EMOTION and APPEAL cogs of the story and decide whether they click into something remarkable or miss the mark. Phone a friend and settle in to our usual storytelling antics. Also Nate has a chest cold. 
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    29 mins
  • 47: TOP GUN MAVERICK & The Characteristic Moment

    47: TOP GUN MAVERICK & The Characteristic Moment
    Jul 27 2022
    We’re hitting 10 G-forces in the Fireteller office this week with TOP GUN MAVERICK. Listen in to hear us break down this ripper movie and give our two-cents worth about the story structure and characterisation. This week we delve into the Characteristic Moment at the beginning of the film that sets up the protagonist’s emotional journey. We also take a look at Maverick’s Ultimate Sacrifice point at the end of the film. Could this be the best sequel ever made? Tune in to find out!
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    37 mins
  • 46: THE SEA BEAST & The Hero’s Ghost

    46: THE SEA BEAST & The Hero’s Ghost
    Jul 18 2022
    Calling all scallywags and sea witches! We are plunging deep into the abyss with Netflix’s new swashbuckling animated film THE SEA BEAST. Come with us as we discuss our thoughts on the values in conflict and pay particular attention to the ghost that haunts the hero’s life. We aren’t talking about an actual ghost either. How does a hero’s ghost, or lack of ghost, affect how they live the lies in their life? Hoist up the main and set sail into storyland me hearties!
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    35 mins
  • 45: ELVIS & The Worthy Choice

    45: ELVIS & The Worthy Choice
    Jul 18 2022
    It's Elvis the Pelvis time. Strap on your blue suede shoes and check out our thoughts on Baz Lurhmann’s dazzling new biopic. In this episode we discuss the dilemma of telling a true story in a dramatic way. Is it okay to change certain aspects of a person’s life for a film? We take a look at one of the most important points in a story- the meeting of the Oracle character who provides a worthy choice for the hero. How did Baz do it and who is the Oracle character in the film?
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    34 mins
  • 44: JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION & Protagonists vs. Main Characters

    44: JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION & Protagonists vs. Main Characters
    Jul 18 2022
    We’re getting a little dino crazy here in the Fireteller office. Tune in to hear what we thought of the sixth instalment of the world’s biggest dino saga JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION. Dinosaurs? Check. Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and Ian Malcolm? Check. Locusts? Um....... Check. We have a lot to say about this film. Usual tomfoolery applies. Ps. This is finally Nate’s genre.
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    34 mins
  • 43: LIGHTYEAR & The Perverted Villain

    43: LIGHTYEAR & The Perverted Villain
    Jul 18 2022
    Buckle up your space ranger suits and head deep into hyperspace with us as we review Pixar’s latest thrill ride LIGHTYEAR. We give our take on the story and explore how the storytellers focussed on a strong representation of a perverted villain. What the hell does that mean? Tune in to find out :)
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    36 mins
  • 42: SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS & The Atonement of the Father

    42: SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS & The Atonement of the Father
    Sep 7 2021
    It’s Marvel time again! This time we delve into the world of SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE 10 RINGS. What an absolute banger of a film! Tune into our podcast NOT MY GENRE to hear us analyse the mechanics of the story. This week we pick apart primal storytelling and see how the primordial family is reflected in the film. What is the Atonement of the Father? Tune in to find out! Also: Nathan is hungover. 
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    26 mins