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Once Upon a Time in the West - Great Opening Scenes Train's coming... and in an ultimate, western slow burn opening scene, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST builds the tension brilliantly. Jay Sherer and Leo Partible break down the art of storytelling in this opening scene from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST in the latest episode of the Impactful Writing Podcast! Watch the opening scene from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QML28YQBvyc Special thanks to the sponsor of today's show, DOR VAHDOR! Learn more about DOR VAHDOR at https://novusrenaissance.com/dor-vahdor. See below for a longer description! DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER - Jay and Nathan's Novel and Full-cast Audiobook: http://deathofabountyhunter.com LEO'S SOUNDTRACK: https://leopartible.bandcamp.com/ LEO'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/leopartiblelp7/ CALEB'S WEBSITE: https://www.calebmonroe.com/ More great movie openings are coming for the following films: ALIEN: COVENANT - July 5th (YouTube)/July 12th (The Story Geeks Podcast) ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST - July 19th (YouTube)/July 26th (The Story Geeks Podcast) UP - Aug 2nd (YouTube)/Aug 9th (The Story Geeks Podcast) INGLORIOUS BASTERDS - Aug 16th (YouTube)/Aug 23rd (The Story Geeks Podcast) THE MATRIX - Aug 30th (YouTube)/Sep 6th (The Story Geeks Podcast) WATCHMEN - Sep 13th (YouTube)/Sep 20th (The Story Geeks Podcast) MOULIN ROUGE - Sep 27th (YouTube)/Oct 4th (The Story Geeks Podcast) ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST - DISCUSSION TOPICS What makes ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST's opening scene great? Does the pacing of ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST's opening scene work or does it actually play out for too long? What does this opening scene from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST set up for the rest of the story? What are some key storytelling elements that we can learn from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST's opening scene as we craft our own opening scenes?   A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: *Dor Vahdor Volume I: Creation, Angels, War is now available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon via the link below: https://novusrenaissance.com/dor-vahdor *The Legend of Lucifer, Heaven's Great War, and the Adventure of Preflood Earth, the Supreme Supernatural Fantasy Series of our time, await you! In the lands of Kelahdünia & Varmabulretz: Monsters, Giants, Humans, Heroes, Villains, gods, Battle for Supremacy! It shall plunge your mind beyond the Kozmos and the limits of your imagination. *The Dor Vahdor music of the Main Theme and Shamayim Suite are epic Illiads at the crossroads of adventure, mystery, majesty, and mighty power designed to pair Volume I books (chapters), and are available at the link: https://novusrenaissancellc.bandcamp.com/releases *The epic Dor Vahdor-Verse video promo featuring Incredible Artwork not featured in the book, The Shamayim Suite, Dor Vahdor Main Theme, and War Themes! https://fb.watch/6dY413S2hq/ *Merchandise at Redbuddle & Teespring: https://novusrenaissance.com/merchandise/ *Art: https://novusrenaissance.com/art/ *Novus Renaissance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novusrenaissancellc/channel/ #TheStoryGeeks #Westerns #WritingPodcast

ALIEN: COVENANT - BREAKING DOWN THIS GREAT MOVIE OPENING We're back for Season 2 of the Impactful Writing Podcast as a part of The Story Geeks Network and the Art of Storytelling YouTube channel! Season 2 is all about great openings. Starting with one of Caleb's recommendations, ALIEN: COVENANT. We'll dig deeper into ALIEN: COVENANT's opening scene to determine what makes this a great movie opening. What do YOU love about ALIEN: COVENANT's opening scene? Let us know in the comments down below! And watch the movie before you watch our listen to our show! Watch ALIEN: COVENANT's opening scene here: https://vimeo.com/241358352 Special thanks to the sponsor of today's show, DOR VAHDOR! Learn more about DOR VAHDOR at https://novusrenaissance.com/dor-vahdor. See below for a longer description! DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER ("If Quentin Tarantino wrote a deeply spiritual story..."): http://deathofabountyhunter.com CALEB'S WEBSITE: https://www.calebmonroe.com/ More great movie openings are coming for the following films: ALIEN: COVENANT - July 5th (YouTube)/July 12th (The Story Geeks Podcast) ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST - July 19th (YouTube)/July 26th (The Story Geeks Podcast) UP - Aug 2nd (YouTube)/Aug 9th (The Story Geeks Podcast) INGLORIOUS BASTERDS - Aug 16th (YouTube)/Aug 23rd (The Story Geeks Podcast) THE MATRIX - Aug 30th (YouTube)/Sep 6th (The Story Geeks Podcast) WATCHMEN - Sep 13th (YouTube)/Sep 20th (The Story Geeks Podcast) MOULIN ROUGE - Sep 27th (YouTube)/Oct 4th (The Story Geeks Podcast) ALIEN: COVENANT - DISCUSSION TOPICS What makes ALIEN: COVENANT's opening scene compelling? What can we learn from the screenwriters in terms of this approach to storytelling and writing? Does this scene make sense if you haven't seen the previous films? As a storyteller/writer, how much should we be thinking about that? What's the deeper philosophical question this scene asks? Why should we care about that from a storytelling or writing standpoint? How does this opening scene set up the rest of ALIEN: COVENANT as a story? What are the key storytelling elements that matter to the audience in this opening scene? What are the key storytelling/writing elements that matter to the storytellers in this scene?   A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: Dor Vahdor Volume I: Creation, Angels, War is now available on Barns & Noble and Amazon via the link below: https://novusrenaissance.com/dor-vahdor/ The Legend of Lucifer, Heaven's Great War, and the Adventure of Preflood Earth, the Supreme Supernatural Fantasy Series of our time, await you! In the lands of Kelahdünia & Varmabulretz: Monsters, Giants, Humans, Heroes, Villains, gods, Battle for Supremacy! It shall plunge your mind beyond the Kozmos and the limits of your imagination. The Dor Vahdor music of the Main Theme and Shamayim Suite are epic Illiads at the crossroads of adventure, mystery, majesty, and mighty power designed to pair Volume I books (chapters), and are available at the link: https://novusrenaissancellc.bandcamp.... The epic Dor Vahdor-Verse video promo featuring Incredible Artwork not featured in the book, The Shamayim Suite, Dor Vahdor Main Theme, and War Themes! https://fb.watch/6dY413S2hq/ Merchandise at Redbuddle & Teespring: https://novusrenaissance.com/merchand... Art: https://novusrenaissance.com/art/ Novus Renaissance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novusrenais... #TheStoryGeeks #Alien #WritingPodcast

Evolution vs. Religion... and Storytelling? I have thoughts on Bret Weinstein & Jordan Peterson's podcast... Jay Sherer listened to Jordan Peterson's appearance on Bret Weinstein's The Dark Horse podcast... They talked about evolution, religion (specifically a belief in the afterlife), and even storytelling. And that prompted a lot of thoughts for Jay. In this shorter, solo podcast, he shares those thoughts with you!   Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105

Watching Empire Strikes Back for the FIRST TIME! Michael Biondo is back to talk to me about his experience watching The Empire Strikes Back for the first time! He's never seen Star Wars... but was the big reveal in this film spoiled for him? What else did he pick up on watching this film for the first time? Let's dig in and see what he says!   Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105

Decision-making vs. Tribe-building... How social media has changed the pressures that artists and storytellers face in the marketplace. In this solo podcast, Jay Sherer shares some of his concerns related to how social media is altering the way artists and creators and storytellers approach their works. What do these new pressures mean? And what should we do about them? Jay shares his thoughts. Let him know what you think!   Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105

My Friend's Reaction to Watching Star Wars: A New Hope for the FIRST TIME! My friend has never seen Star Wars. WUT. We watched Star Wars: A New Hope together, and then we had a conversation about it. What did he think? What has culture spoiled for him? What's it like to not know what Star Wars is all about? Mike Biondo and Jay Sherer sit down to discuss his reaction to seeing Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time! Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105

Diversity in Storytelling - A Conversation Between an Asian Actor and a White Writer/Producer What should diversity in storytelling look like? How should white writers and producers work with people of color? How should we think about diversity and inclusion? Tim J. Lim (actor/director/producer/writer) and Jay Sherer (writer/producer/director) have a deeper discussion about diversity in Hollywood. What do you think about diversity in storytelling? How should people from all walks of life work together in order to tell amazing stories? Leave us a comment with your perspective! Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) Tim J. Lim's Website: https://www.timjlim-films.com/ Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105   Key Questions and Ideas about Diversity in Storytelling: Hollywood is investing in diversity... but is it working? How does diversity in Hollywood feel for a person of color? How should writers approach characters of color? Does genre matter when it comes to diversity and inclusion in storytelling Why does diversity in storytelling even matter? How should producers view diversity in Hollywood and storytelling?

The Joker's New Look - An interview with The Joker's makeup artist Erin Ayanian Monroe about Jared Leto's new Joker look in Zack Snyder's Justice League This week, Jay and Caleb chat with Erin Ayanian Monroe, the makeup artist hired to do Jared Leto's Joker makeup in Zack Snyder's Justice League. How did they go about reimagining Joker's look for Zack Snyder's Justice League? Listen in!   *Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/thest...​ *TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon):* https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/​ *The Story Geeks Podcast:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​ *Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck):* http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com​ (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) *Caleb Monroe's Website:* https://www.calebmonroe.com/  

Zack Snyder's Justice League - Audience Reaction! Zack Snyder's Justice League vs. Joss Whedon's Justice League vs. Joss Whedon's #Avengers​ What's the best film? Zack Snyder's #JusticeLeague​? Joss Whedon's Justice League? Joss Whedon's Avengers? Most of The Story Geeks agree... except Jay. Jay defends #ZSJL​!   *Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/thest...​ *TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon):* https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/​ *The Story Geeks Podcast:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​ *Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck):* http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com​ (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) ​   PODCAST DISCUSSION - Enter YOUR thoughts in the comments! Do you prefer Zack Snyder's Justice League or Joss Whedon's Justice League? What do The Story Geeks think? They're pretty much all on the same page with Zack Snyder's Justice League vs. Joss Whedon's Justice League. Do you agree? Here's a tough one... Zack Snyder's Justice League vs. Joss Whedon's Avengers! Here's where Jay gets crazy and goes against... everyone! What about Zack Snyder's Justice League do you like? What about it do you dislike? And how is Zack Snyder better than Joss Whedon? What about the reverse? But, we want to hear YOUR thoughts: Zack Snyder's Justice League vs. Joss Whedon's Justice League vs. Joss Whedon's Avengers!

How to Start Writing a Story - The Impactful Writing Podcast The Impactful Writing Podcast is for storytellers and writers who want to dig deeper into philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and the true reason humans resonate with stories. From writing techniques to deeper thoughts about the power of storytelling. Hosted by two of The Story Geeks co-hosts, Jay Sherer and Caleb Monroe! Watch LIVE on YouTube every other Monday at 9AM (PT) and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety

How to Get Better at Writing - Part 2: 9 Ways to Improve Your Writing Jay didn't get to be a part of Part 1, so in this episode, Caleb interviews Jay about his writing tips on how to get better at writing!   Do you love stories and storytelling--especially sci-fi, fantasy, and comic book movies? Join The Story Geeks Club! It's FREE! Join The Story Geeks Club here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks/ Want MORE from The Story Geeks? Become a VIP Member of The Story Geeks Club: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PURCHASE TIMESLINGERS! Jay and Nathan's time travel novel is available now! Or get our brand new novel, DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER! It has made the quarterfinals of the Screencraft Cinematic Book Competition! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS: The Story Geeks Club - Keep up to date and join our deep discussions! The Story Geeks Club - VIP - Benefits and rewards for our supporters. TIMESLINGERS - Jay & Nathan's time travel novel. More Info at TheStoryGeeks.com - All the content.   SUBSCRIBE iTunes | Podbean | Stitcher | Spotify   SOCIAL Facebook Group | The Story Geeks YouTube Channel | Reclamation Society YouTube Channel Twitter | Instagram | Email: thestorygeeks@gmail.com | Jay: @JaySherer | Daryl: @darylhsmith | Sandra: @sand_rad | Justin: @justintheweaver | Nick: @ndukie

Mutants ARE in the MCU? - WandaVision Ending & Complete WandaVision Series Breakdown Join #TheStoryGeeks​ crew on this week's The Story Geeks Hangout LIVE at 8PM (PT) on Tuesday night. They'll be digging deeper into WandaVision and asking the following questions: How satisfying was the WandaVision finale? What worked with WandaVision? What didn't? Wanda, Hayward, Westview, and consequences... (leaving vague to avoid WandaVision ending spoilers until Tuesday night!) Now that the WandaVision ending has aired, where do you want the MCU to go next? ADDITIONAL LINKS: The Story Geeks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks Support The Story Geeks: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Art of Storytelling - The Story Geeks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety Jay & Nathan's Novel and Audiobook, Death of a Bounty Hunter: https://dbh-new.carrd.co/​ (Death of a Bounty Hunter is a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)   Join in, bring your WandaVision questions, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! If you have thoughts about the WandaVision ending or want to share you thoughts on the WandaVision series breakdown, leave us a comment! Our reaction to the WandaVision ending, plus a deeper dive into the issues raised by the show. And, as always, we'll talk about the art of storytelling in the MCU and breakdown the ending to WandaVision from a storytelling standpoint as well! Weigh in on these additional questions about WandaVision in the comments: Did you prefer WandaVision or The Mandalorian? Why? Was the ending to WandaVision satisfying? How do you think WandaVision handled Quicksilver? Was it fair? Do you think the WandaVision ending has anything to do with mutants?

How to Get Better at Writing - Part 1 - The Impactful Writing Podcast Caleb Monroe and Rachel Hemsley discuss ways writers can get better at writing!   Do you love stories and storytelling--especially sci-fi, fantasy, and comic book movies? Join The Story Geeks Club! It's FREE! Join The Story Geeks Club here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks/ Want MORE from The Story Geeks? Become a VIP Member of The Story Geeks Club: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PURCHASE TIMESLINGERS! Jay and Nathan's time travel novel is available now! Or get our brand new novel, DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER! It has made the quarterfinals of the Screencraft Cinematic Book Competition! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS: The Story Geeks Club - Keep up to date and join our deep discussions! The Story Geeks Club - VIP - Benefits and rewards for our supporters. TIMESLINGERS - Jay & Nathan's time travel novel. More Info at TheStoryGeeks.com - All the content.   SUBSCRIBE iTunes | Podbean | Stitcher | Spotify   SOCIAL Facebook Group | The Story Geeks YouTube Channel | Reclamation Society YouTube Channel Twitter | Instagram | Email: thestorygeeks@gmail.com | Jay: @JaySherer | Daryl: @darylhsmith | Sandra: @sand_rad | Justin: @justintheweaver | Nick: @ndukie

WandaVision - Getting Ready for the Finale! Our first ever The Story Geeks Hangout! We meet LIVE on YouTube and Facebook every Tuesday night at 8PM (PT). Join us LIVE or catch the replay on The Story Geeks podcast (available on your preferred podcast provider).   The Story Geeks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks Support The Story Geeks: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/ The Art of Storytelling - The Story Geeks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety Jay & Nathan's Novel and Audiobook, Death of a Bounty Hunter: https://dbh-new.carrd.co/​ (Death of a Bounty Hunter is a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)

Metaphor and Storytelling - LOTR, Get Out, and MORE! - The Impactful Writing Podcast The Impactful Writing Podcast is for storytellers and writers who want to dig deeper into philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and the true reason humans resonate with stories. From writing techniques to deeper thoughts about the power of storytelling. Hosted by two of The Story Geeks co-hosts, Jay Sherer and Caleb Monroe! Watch LIVE on YouTube every other Monday at 9AM (PT) and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety

Screenwriting vs. Fiction Writing vs. Comic Book Writing Season 1: Episode 1 Screenwriting vs. Fiction Writing vs. Comic Book Writing #screenwriting #fiction #comicbookwriting On today's show, Jay and Caleb tackle the differences between screenwriting, fiction writing (prose), and comic book writing! Do you focus more on screenwriting, fiction writing, or comic book writing? What can you learn from the other mediums? Let us know in the comments down below! Our Sponsor - The SYGNYL Podcast: https://kite.link/sygnyl​ "Do not fall in love with the SYGNYL, for the SYGNYL belongs to no one." Jay & Nathan's Novel and Audiobook, Death of a Bounty Hunter: https://dbh-new.carrd.co/​ (Death of a Bounty Hunter is a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!) Caleb's Website: https://www.calebmonroe.com/ The Story Geeks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks The Story Geeks Club: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/   KEY DISCUSSION POINTS: Screenwriting What makes screenwriting unique? What should you focus on when it comes to screenwriting? What are the core elements of screenwriting?   Fiction Writing What makes writing fiction unique? What should you focus on when it comes to writing fiction? What are the core elements of writing fiction?   Comic Book Writing What makes comic book writing unique? What should you focus on when it comes to comic book writing? What are the core elements of comic book writing?  

The Crow (1994) - Movie Review, Reaction, and Retrospective #Review​ #Reaction​ #TheCrow​ The Crow - Movie Review and Reaction - The Crow (1994) Goth kids of the 90s... ASSEMBLE! (But, like, in a cool, nonconformist way.) The Story Geeks crew is getting together to review and react to The Crow (1994). As usually, we'll dig deeper into the themes and cultural relevance. Join us LIVE on YouTube or catch the replay on The Story Geeks podcast feed! Have thoughts on The Crow (1994)? Leave them in the comments down below! Our Sponsor - The SYGNYL Podcast: https://kite.link/sygnyl​ "Do not fall in love with the SYGNYL, for the SYGNYL belongs to no one." Jay & Nathan's Novel, Death of a Bounty Hunter: https://dbh-new.carrd.co/​ (Death of a Bounty Hunter is a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)   Transcript of Questions from The Crow (1994) Review and Reaction Podcast: Today on The Story Geeks podcast: ...90s Goth kids rejoice—and I mean that in the most brooding way possible—we’re talking about 1994’s comic book classic: The Crow! But before we get into that, we’ve got a fascinating new sponsor… a participatory-arts podcast. At the end of this episode I’ll play a trailer, and you should listen because it’s a fascinating concept. It’s called SYGNYL—S-Y-G-N-Y-L—and it just launched, so if you find this concept interesting go check it out. SYGNYL subtly invites listeners into a hidden world that exists all around you. And here’s where it gets really interesting. In each episode, a soothing voice will dare you to complete small, collaborative acts… in the real world. Trippy, right? And super interesting. Through magical realism, the SYGNYL becomes a new vessel for ancient wisdom and a medicine for the troubles currently ailing our world. Will YOU choose to follow the instructions within? Visit SYGNYL.com, S-Y-G-N-Y-L dot com to check it out, and like I said, I’ll play a clip for you at the end of this show. Let’s get into it: 1994’s R-rated Gothic romance slash revenge flick, The Crow.   The Crow came out in 1994, was very Goth, very Occult, and had a super 90s soundtrack—The Cure, Stone Temple Pilots, RATM, Violent Femmes, NIN—but in many ways, it was far ahead of its time. It made use of face-replacement technology that, prior to The Crow’s release, had only been used in Jurassic Park. It was a box office success, taking the #1 spot opening weekend. But it gained even more success once it went to VHS/DVD. And, of course, comic book films were a rarity in that time. Do you think The Crow still stands the test of time? What hasn’t aged well with The Crow?   There were a ton of accidents and incidents that happened behind the scenes in The Crow, so much so many say the film was cursed. Various cast and crew members suffered a variety of injuries and of course there was Brandon Lee’s tragic on-set death by a faulty prop gun. Do you think the behind-the-scenes tragedies led to The Crow's success or would it have stood on its own?   The Crow is rated R. And it truly lived up to that rating—with graphic content. Today we wonder if comic book movies should be rated R, or if they should be made with a broader and younger audience in mind. But The Crow gave no Fs about its R rating. What has changed in the comic book world and society?   We often talk about the “why” of a character. The catalyst that starts the protagonist on the hero’s journey. For The Crow, this catalyst is built off “fridging,” which is a term for a comic book trope where the death of a female character serves as a catalyst for the hero’s journey. Does it work in The Crow? Why or why not? (Before we dive in, I think it’s important to point out that James O’Barr, author and artist of The Crow comic book series, lost his fiancé in a car accident with a drunk driver.)   Is The Crow (Eric Draven) a hero, a villain, an antihero, or something else entirely? Does it work? What makes it work?   The Crow centers on bringing a soul back to “make things right.” There’s a whole genre of films dedicated to revenge fantasies—John Wick, The Crow, a bunch of B-movie Bruce Willis movies. These are essentially a blend of grief fulfillment and the quest for justice. What makes this a compelling concept? And, for The Crow, what would justice actually look like? Does revenge play a role in justice at all?   The Crow is a Goth movie. What does it mean to be Goth and what attracts people to Goth culture? What do Goth fans crave that society isn’t giving them?   The Crow reboot has been put on hold indefinitely. Is it worth remaking considering how underwhelming the sequels have been? And who would you cast in The Crow?   That’s it for today’s show! Don’t forget to subscribe to The Story Geeks podcast on YouTube or your preferred podcast provider. And make sure you check out Death of a Bounty Hunter, the book I co-wrote, AND the new participatory-arts podcast, SYGNYL. Thanks for listening, and as always: Question everything... and always seek the Truth.

Why the live-action Mulan doesn't come close to the animated version... Sandra, Nataly, Cilla, and Alan Ng from Film Threat discuss Disney's live-action Mulan... and why it's nowhere near as meaningful or impactful as the original, animated version...   Do you love stories and storytelling--especially sci-fi, fantasy, and comic book movies? Join The Story Geeks Club! It's FREE! Join The Story Geeks Club here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks/ Want MORE from The Story Geeks? Become a VIP Member of The Story Geeks Club: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PURCHASE TIMESLINGERS! Jay and Nathan's time travel novel is available now! Or get our brand new novel, DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER! Now only $0.99! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS: The Story Geeks Club - Keep up to date and join our deep discussions! The Story Geeks Club - VIP - Benefits and rewards for our supporters. TIMESLINGERS - Jay & Nathan's time travel novel. More Info at TheStoryGeeks.com - All the content.   SUBSCRIBE iTunes | Podbean | Stitcher | Spotify   SOCIAL Facebook Group | The Story Geeks YouTube Channel | Reclamation Society YouTube Channel Twitter | Instagram | Email: thestorygeeks@gmail.com | Jay: @JaySherer 

Anxiety and Despair - Two Essential Storytelling Emotions - The Impactful Writing Podcast The Impactful Writing Podcast is for storytellers and writers who want to dig deeper into philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and the true reason humans resonate with stories. From writing techniques to deeper thoughts about the power of storytelling. Hosted by two of The Story Geeks co-hosts, Jay Sherer and Caleb Monroe! Watch LIVE on YouTube every other Monday at 9AM (PT) and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety

The Power of Hope in Storytelling - The Impactful Writing Podcast The Impactful Writing Podcast is for storytellers and writers who want to dig deeper into philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and the true reason humans resonate with stories. From writing techniques to deeper thoughts about the power of storytelling. Hosted by two of The Story Geeks co-hosts, Jay Sherer and Caleb Monroe! Watch LIVE on YouTube every other Monday at 9AM (PT) and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety