A Lost Plot
A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 159
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 78: Dune Part 2: Surprising Weakness, With A Hopeful Future
Maverick and Avalon discuss and review Dune, Part 2. They discuss Paul Atreides rise to power, and his rejection of the mantel of the Lisan Al Gaib (or the Kwisatz Haderach). They also discuss the Ha…
00:54:28 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Episode 77: Madame Web: How Tell Don’t Show Kills Plots
Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the recent release of Madame Web, and explain why Madame Web is a bad movie, not worth watching.----------Highlights:0:00 “Madame Web” Introduction3:59 Opening …
00:56:56 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Episode 76: Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones: Fragmented Plotlines Beware
Maverick and Andrew discuss the second of the prequel trilogy for George Lucas’s Star Wars universe. ----------Highlights:0:00 "Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones" Introduction4:43 Opening Scene9:13 …
00:54:56 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Episode 75: Ghostbusters: Do Comedies Break the Rating System?
Maverick and Avalon review and discuss the 1984 classic “Ghostbusters”. They also have a lengthy discussion on the rating system, updates to the rating system, and cult classics.----------Highlights:…
01:00:16 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Episode 74: Movies Worth Watching: Creating Compelling Villains
Maverick is joined by Patrick and Avalon to discuss the fundamentals of what makes a good movie. Despite Patrick’s best efforts, they manage to stay on track and discuss villains thoroughly.—————High…
01:15:04 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
Episode 73: ISS: Weak Heroes Lack Stakes
Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the recent release of the ISS movie. —————Highlights:0:00 "ISS" Introduction5:26 Opening Scene8:47 Main Character12:21 Side Characters16:34 Villains and Obstacl…
01:04:08 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Episode 72: The Thing: Aliens, Horror, and John Carpenter
Maverick and Patrick discuss and review John Carpenter’s classic “The Thing” from 1982.—————Highlights0:00 "The Thing" Introduction2:04 Summary, Box Office, and the Horror Genre20:16 Opening Scene23:…
01:23:29 |
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Episode 71: The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers: Solid Progress, With No Resolution (Duh)
In this episode, Maverick is rejoined by Philip Dudt from the White City Podcast as they review and explore the classic release by Peter Jackson, of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”. —————Podca…
01:13:15 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Episode 70: Gladiator: A Thematic Masterpiece
Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the 2000 release of Gladiator, by Ridley Scott and David Franzoni. —————Episode Highlights0:00 "Gladiator" Introduction and Rating5:49 Opening Scene7:26 What Ma…
01:16:24 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Episode 69: Ferrari: A Solid Story With Questionable Value
Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the new biographical race thriller "Ferrari" directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver. With very different ratings, they debate the values presented in…
01:00:08 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Episode 68: Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace: It Lacked Focus
Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the classic release of George Lucas's Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Their discussion includes topics surrounding the main characters, if the plot of …
01:07:18 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Episode 67: Leave the World Behind: Promises Without Payoff
Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the new Netflix release “Leave the World Behind” by Sam Esmail. —————Episode Contents:0:00 "Leave the World Behind" Introduction and Rating5:19 Amanda and Her …
00:52:41 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Episode 66: John Wick: The Animal Nature Inside Us
In this podcast episode, Maverick and Andrew review John Wick, the original movie. They discuss how the plot is developed, is the 9 Point system the right way to review a movie, and the carnal nature…
00:54:06 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Episode 65: Napoleon: Too Epic to Succeed
Maverick and Avalon review the new release of Scott Ridley’s Napoleon, and the grand sweeping narrative and issues that go with it. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.----------Moments:0:00 “…
01:04:50 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Episode 64: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Characters Are Key
Maverick and Avalon review the new Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Coryo (Coriolanus Snow), Lucy Gray, Sejanus, and more all play masterful roles in the story presented on screen. -----…
00:53:00 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Episode 63: The Marvels: TikTok Emotions and Plot Hole Powers
Maverick and Avalon discuss "The Marvels". The discussion ranges from who is the main character, to fundamental universe rules, to the power of the villain. ---------- Show Notes: 0:00 "The Marvels" …
01:02:32 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Episode 62: The Marsh King's Daughter: Pacing and Subplot Failure
Maverick and his guest Patrick discuss the release "The Marsh King's Daughter". But this is one of those times where pacing, subplots, and conflict can be too simple. Are good themes and values enoug…
01:10:39 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
Episode 61: Captain Marvel: Weak Motivations, Weak Plots
Maverick is joined by Avalon to discuss Captain Marvel, in preparation for “The Marvels” releasing soon. Is Brie Larson’s character Captain Marvel a compelling hero? Or does she do more harm than goo…
01:00:57 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Episode 60: Killers of the Flower Moon: Villains Without Merit
Maverick and Avalon discuss Martin Scorcese's new movie "Killers of the Flower Moon". Filled with heated discussions and disagreements about the portrayal of key characters, Scorcese's movie is a tho…
00:50:34 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Episode 59: Movies Worth Watching: Love and Mentors
We know about Allies, but what about mentors? What about love interests? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss how these unique types of allies draw from - or detract from - the storyline. Hig…
00:31:25 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
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