A Lost PLot

The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film about the founding of Facebook. The movie takes creative liberties with the true story, but raises interesting questions about the importance of accuracy in storytelling. The main character, Mark Zuckerberg, is portrayed as a smart but arrogant individual who becomes obsessed with proving himself. The development of his character throughout the story is well done, showing his flaws and transformation. The side characters, including Sean Parker, Eduardo Severin, and the Winklevoss twins, are also well developed. The Winklevoss twins serve as antagonists, but Mark Zuckerberg's biggest enemy is himself. The conversation explores themes of arrogance, selfishness, friendship, loyalty, and the cost of success. Mark Zuckerberg's character is portrayed as arrogant and self-centered throughout the movie, with his actions driven by his ego. The tension in the story builds as conflicts arise and relationships deteriorate. The movie highlights the consequences of running over people and the price one pays for their actions. The ending suggests that Mark realizes the mistakes he has made and seeks reconnection and redemption. Overall, the conversation provides a comprehensive analysis of the themes and messages conveyed in the movie. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “The Social Network” Introduction 1:56 The Importance of Accuracy in Storytelling 9:39 Erica Albright's Accusation 14:41 Mark Zuckerberg's Flaws 15:58 Eduardo, Sean, and the Winklevoss Twins 23:10 Themes Playing Out 25:58 Building Tension and Deteriorating Relationships 31:25 Revelations 33:07 Transformation 37:46 Satisfaction and Messages ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Review: https://youtu.be/tEK00YgyB1M The Lord of the Rings, the Return of the King Review: https://youtu.be/j2c-2ZaFj3E Dune, Part 2 Review: https://youtu.be/zod4iYyExbI #thesocialnetwork #facebookfilm #markzuckerberg #alostplot #socialnetwork #meta #film #filmthoughts #moviereview #podcast #seanparker #eduardosaverin #startup #entrepreneur

Philip and Maverick discuss the ending of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4iys8r-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-part-2-defense-and-disc.html #lotr #lordoftherings #mountdoom #mordor #returnoftheking #rotk #discussion #podcast #filmdiscussion #ending #climax #sauron #frodo #frodobaggins #gollum #sam

Maverick, Avalon, and Patrick discuss the 2019 film by the Egger brothers, and get into a deeply divided discussion on the merits of this movie, it’s meaning, and its contribution to film as a whole. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "The Lighthouse" Introduction and Rating 10:41 Maverick's Movie Philosohy 14:52 Greek Mythology 19:28 Opening Scene 25:59 Main Character 28:44 The Villain or Obstacle 40:51 Heightened Tension 44:46 Revelations 53:54 Unraveling the Layers ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #thelighthouse #thelighthouse2019 #robertpattinson #alostplot #willemdefoe #eggersbrothers #eggersfilm #thelighthousefilm #arthousefilm

Maverick and Avalon discuss what the primary driving plot of The Fall Guy is, and how that changes what makes this story compelling. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4ug1if-the-fall-guy-review-romance-versus-action-and-stock-villains.html #fallguy #thefallguy #thefallguymovie #alostplot #coltseavers #aplot #bplot #primaryplot #plotlines #storylines #storyarc #characterdevelopment #ryangosling #action #adventure #romance #filmindustry

Maverick and Avalon discuss potential changes to the recent release of The Fall Guy, to make the story more compelling for viewing audiences. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4ug1if-the-fall-guy-review-romance-versus-action-and-stock-villains.html #thefallguy #thefallguymovie #moviethoughts #storyarc #characterdevelopment #characterarc #stuntman #stunts #romance #conflict #movies #moviereview #alostplot #filmindustry #film #ryangosling #coltseavers #tomryder #actors

Maverick and Philip discuss and review the 2023 release of “Wonka”. The conversation revolves around the movie 'Wonka' and the character of Willy Wonka. The hosts discuss their expectations of the film and their impressions of the main character, played by Timothy Chalamet. They explore the depth of the character and his motivations, noting that Chalamet's portrayal did not feel believable. They also discuss the role of Noodle, a secondary character who may overshadow Wonka in the story. Overall, they find the character of Willy Wonka to be lacking in depth and compelling qualities. The conversation in this part focuses on the side characters and the motives of the protagonist in the movie 'Wonka'. The hosts discuss the lack of justice given to the side characters in the story and the confusing elements surrounding them. They also explore the motives of the protagonist, Willy Wonka, and how they could have been better developed. They highlight the need for emotional stakes and a more compelling story arc for the main character. The hosts suggest that the story could have focused more on Wonka's connection with his mother and his pursuit of starting a chocolate factory, while eliminating unnecessary subplots. In this conversation, Maverick and Philip discuss the movie 'Wonka' and share their thoughts on the ending and character development. They highlight the lack of character growth in Wonka and the unsatisfying revelations in the story. They compare it to other successful children's movies that have compelling character arcs. They also discuss potential improvements for the movie, such as focusing on Wonka's transformation and removing unnecessary plot elements. Overall, they emphasize the importance of meaningful character development and a satisfying ending in storytelling. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “Wonka” Summary and Rating 3:31 Opening On Wonka 14:47 Was Noodle the Main Character? 23:51 Was Wonka's Motive Compelling? 38:06 Revelations and Ending Scenes 46:18 Who Wonka Becomes 50:21 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Dune, Part 2 Review: https://rumble.com/v4g5t13-dune-part-2-review-surprising-weakness-with-a-hopeful-future.html #wonka #timotheechalamet #kidsmovie #2023release #alostplot #williewonka #williewonkaandthechocolatefactory #chocolate #chocolatefactory #moviethoughts #characterdevelopment #roalddahl #classic #candy

Sean, Andrew, and Maverick discuss and debate Rey's choice to join the Resistance in Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. Does her joining the Resistance make sense with her backstory? Find the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/8FMFT3rPk_c #rey #starwars7 #theforceawakens #theresistance #starwarsepisode7 #alostplot #podcast #moviethoughts #movienerds

The Fall Guy is an action comedy film that revolves around the main character, Colt Sievers, a former stuntman who gets pulled back into the industry to find a missing actor. The primary theme of the movie is the relationship between Colt and his ex-girlfriend, Jodie, and whether they will get back together. The movie explores the themes of honesty and facing one's fears. The side characters, such as Jodie and Colt's friend Dan, are well-developed and have their own motivations. The movie also celebrates the work of stunt doubles in the film industry. The story consistently puts the hero in worse situations, increasing tension throughout. In this conversation, Maverick and Avalon discuss the movie 'The Fall Guy'. They explore the plot, characters, themes, and overall satisfaction with the film. They touch on topics such as the romance plot, the stock nature of the B-plot, the character development of Colt Seavers, and the message of honesty. They also discuss potential changes they would make to the movie and the overall enjoyment of the film. ---------- Chapters: 0:00 "Fall Guy" Introduction and Rating 4:04 Main Character: Colt Seavers 8:35 Side Characters and Love Interest 13:03 What Is The Primary Plot? 20:11 Themes: Fear and Honesty 27:00 Heightened Tension 41:04 The Ending 47:08 Character Development and Themes of Colt ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #TheFallGuy #action #comedy #relationship #honesty #fear #sidecharacters #stuntdoubles #movie #plot #characters #romance #B-plot #stock #ColtSeavers #ryangosling

Maverick brings on the short film creator Chad Garrett to discuss and review one of Chad’s favorite films, Kingdom of Heaven. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “Kingdom of Heaven” Introduction 15:00 Balian As A Flawed Character 26:08 Side Characters and Villains 34:42 Themes 44:38 The Villain 53:01 Enemies From All Sides 57:49 Revelations 1:04:16 Messages 1:11:16 Maverick's Favorite Scene 1:18:35 Satisfaction ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ One Life: https://rumble.com/v4kjlfi-one-life-review-despair-and-dramatic-tension.html Chad Garrett’s Stuff: X/Twitter: @storycrafthq YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forerunnerproductions Support and watch his stories: forerunnerproductions.locals.com #kingdomofheaven #ridleyscott #orlandobloom #alostplot #crusades #kingbaldwinIV #leperking #jerusalem #saladin

Maverick and Avalon discuss how Churchill's character raised the stakes of the movie in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Find the full podast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4rf7xq-the-ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare-review-stock-hero-stock-villain-and-a.html #churchill #winstonchurchill #theministryofungentlemanlywarfare #alostplot #worldwar2 #ww2 #cabinet #stakes #characterarc #gusmarchphilips #specops

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (2024), by Guy Ritchie. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" Introduction and Rating 4:28 Opening Scene 8:46 Gus March Phillips: The Main Character 13:42 Side Characters 15:43 Is There Motive? 18:06 Heightened Tension 27:24 The Villain: Heinrich Luhr 31:56 Devoid of Themes 37:18 Churchill's Secret and the Reinforced Hull 42:22 Character Arcs and Lessons Learned 47:47 The Setting and Ending ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Guardians of the Galaxy Review:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-04-19T06_00_00-07_00 #theministryofungentlemanlywarfare #henrycavill #historicfilm #alostplot #marchphilips #marjoriestewart #heron #war #warfilm #heist #ww2 #worldwar2 #winstonchurchill #specialops #specialoperations #specops #ministryofungentlemanlywarefare

Maverick and Patrick discuss and review Guillermo Del Toro’s masterpiece “Pans Labyrinth”. Is Ofelia imagining everything, or is she experiencing the intersection of the fantasy realm with the real world? ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "Pans Labyrinth" Introduction 9:35 Opening Scene 13:55 Main Character: Ofelia 18:06 Side Characters 19:28 A Plot v. B Plot 30:46 The Villain: Vidal 37:59 Themes: Coping, Innocence 40:26 Heightened Tension: A Mixed Bag 49:03 Revelations & Surprise Endings 56:05 Themes 1:00:37 Setting and Conclusion 1:04:57 Opinions Changed? ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #panslabyrinth #guillermodeltoro #mythology #filmreview #alostplot #fantasy #thriller #horror #movieguy #spanish #spain #foreignfilm

Andrew explains what Yoda knew of Anakin and the coming destruction of the jedi in episode 3 of Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith. Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4nrkg2-star-wars-iii-revenge-of-the-sith-review-arguments-masterpieces-and-excessi.html #yoda #anakin #starwars #rots #sw3 #starwars3 #episode3 #revengeofthesith #palpatine #darthvader #jedi #darkside #lightside #alostplot #moviethoughts

Maverick and Philip argue about the benefits and drawbacks of how Peter Jackson portrayed the conflict between Frodo and Sam at the stairs of Cirith Ungol. From the podcast episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review (Part 2): Defense and Discussion". Find the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/dopre3gA-2c #cirithungol #frodo #samwisegamgee #hobbits #alostplot #lotr #rotk #returnoftheking #lordoftherings #argument #discussion #debate #characterarc #frodobaggins

Maverick is joined by Andrew and Sean to discuss and review the Disney release of Star Wars episode 7: The Force Awakens. With Andrew taking a negative stance and Sean taking a positive one, they debate the merits and issues of the first attempt Disney takes in the Star Wars universe. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens" Introduction 4:57 Opening Scene 11:03 Main Character: Rey 30:05 Rules of the Universe 47:48 The Villain: Kylo Ren 54:56 Themes 58:37 Heightened Tension 1:04:22 World Shattering Loss 1:07:10 Revelations 1:11:29 Satisfaction! 1:16:46 Finn ---------- Notes: 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #theforceawakens #starwars7 #starwars #alostplot #kyloren #rey #reyskywalker #firstorder #resistance #starwarsepisode7 #starwarstheforceawakens #starwarsVII #finn #phasma #bb8 #droids #poedameron #hansolo #chewbacca

Maverick and Avalon discuss the villain of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and his shortfalls compared to other great cinematic villains. From the podcast episode "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review: Questionable Rules, Lame Entities, and Endings As Bad as Iron Man 3". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4lz9l3-ghostbusters-frozen-empire-review-questionable-rules-lame-entities.html #ghostbusters #frozenempire #villains #alostplot #ghosts #ghosthunters #badguys #ghostbustersfrozenempire

Maverick and Andrew discuss, debate, and review Star Wars episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith” Introduction 4:09 Opening Scene 5:34 Main Character 18:41 Side Characters: Obi Wan 26:44 Side Characters: Padme 36:33 Side Characters: Yoda 41:20 Motivations and Villains 48:53 Themes 52:51 Heightened Tension 53:59 Darth Plagueis The Wise 57:31 Revelations and Endings 1:00:28 Transformation 1:18:09 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones Review: https://rumble.com/v4dev0f-star-wars-ii-attack-of-the-clones-review-fragmented-plotlines-beware.html Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace Review: https://rumble.com/v42ai49-star-wars-i-the-phantom-menace-review-it-lacked-focus.html John Wick Review: https://rumble.com/v3zux55-john-wick-review-the-animal-nature-inside-us.html #starwars #revengeofthesith #anakin #alostplot #moviereview #filmthoughts #obiwan #georgelucas #starwars3 #episode3 #padme

Maverick and Avalon discuss how they heighten the tension for the audience during the movie "One Life". From the podcast episode "One Life Review: Despair and Dramatic Tension". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4kjlfi-one-life-review-despair-and-dramatic-tension.html #onelife #onelifemovie #nicholaswinton #alostplot #moviethoughts #dramatictension #despair #history #historicaldrama #movienerd #germany

Maverick and Avalon review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. While Phoebe Spengler figures out what it’s like to have teenager drama, a ghost from ages past decides to be a lame stock villain. Funny fire guy though. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” Introduction 4:27 Opening Scene 8:16 Main Character: Phoebe Spengler 13:45 Side Characters 20:38 Setting 24:38 Compelling Motive 28:29 The Villain 31:52 Themes and Heightened Tension 38:27 Revelations 45:35 Transformation 48:09 Message 51:37 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Point Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #ghostbusters #frozenempire #spengler #alostplot #garygrooberson #phoebespengler #petervenkman #ghosbustersfrozenempire #ghosts #haunted #horror #comedy #funny #ancient

Maverick and Avalon discuss how the ending of Madame Web was terrible, and what could be improved. From the podcast episode: Madame Web Review: How Tell Don't Show Kills Plots. Find the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/LLu13NL0aG4 #madameweb #plotlines #ezekiel #alostplot #moviereview #climax #finale #ending #mcu #spiderman

Maverick and Avalon review One Life. A story of Nicholas Winton saving refugees from the coming Nazi invasion before World War II. ---------- Highlights: 0:00 “One Life” Introduction 6:04 Opening Scene 10:29 Nicholas Winton 13:26 Side Characters 18:04 Setting 24:24 Beautiful Example of "Show Don't Tell" 27:43 The Nazis 29:08 Themes 31:23 Heightened Tension 41:09 Revelations and Endings 46:19 Transformation and Messages 48:21 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: 9 Points Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #onelife #nazi #refugees #alostplot #onelifemovie #onelife2024 #nicholaswinton #moviereview #filmreview #moviethoughts #jew #auschwitz #history #biographicalfilm

Philip and Maverick debate if the presentation of Denethor and Faramir in Return of the King was well done, or did the books a disservice. From the podcast episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: Does Following the Books Matter?". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html #lotr #denethor #faramir #alostplot #pelinnorfields #rotk #peterjackson #bookadaptation #jrrtolkien #knightcharge #orcs #gandalf

Maverick and Philip continue to discuss the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, and what made it stand out compared to other movies. Part 2 of a 2-part review. Find the first part here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html ---------- Highlights: 0:59 Stakes and Villains 11:03 Ideals 25:12 Biggest Problem With the Movies 30:07 Heightened Tension 39:46 The Ring is Mine 49:51 Transformation and Themes 54:45 Satisfaction! ---------- Show Notes: The 9 Point Rating System:https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ #lotr #lordoftherings #returnoftheking #alostplot #moviereview #peterjackson #billyboyd #viggomortenson #elijahwood #jrrtolkien #christophertolkien #bookadaptation #adaptation #staytrue #denethor #aragorn #gandalf #frodo #theonering #ringofpower #sauron #sauroman #eowyn #theoden #denethor #part2

Philip explains how Peter Jackson missed the point of the Lord of the Rings, as explained by Christopher Tolkien. From the podcast episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: Does Following the Books Matter?". Find the full review here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html #lotr #christophertolkien #peterjackson #hobbits #alostplot #rotk #jrrtolkien #tolkienestate #storyarc

Philip discusses how Aragorn (and the Hobbits) morphed into a very different character compared to JRR Tolkien's vision in the Lord of the Rings books. From the podcast episode: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Review: Does Following the Books Matter?". Find the full podcast episode here: https://rumble.com/v4hqmfo-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-review-does-following-the-book.html #lotr #rotk #aragorn #alostplot #lordoftherings #hobbits #returnoftheking #gandalf #legolas #bookadaptation #adaptation #cinema #peterjackson #flaws #characterdevelopment