Find the 9 Points Rating System Here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the review of Memento here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-05T03_00_00-07_00In this episode of The Lost Plot, the hosts discuss Christopher Nolan's film Interstellar, exploring its themes of human resilience, the complexities of parenthood, and the nature of sacrifice. They analyze the character of Cooper, the film's unique antagonists, and the overarching conflict between...

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Star Wars Episode 1 Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-12-20T18_00_00-08_00Find the John Wick Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-12-06T17_00_00-08_00In this episode, Maverick and Andrew delve into the philosophical depths of 'The Sunset Limited,' a film based on Cormac McCarthy's screenplay. They explore the unique structure of...

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://ww.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find “The Dead Don’t Hurt” Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-06-05T04_00_00-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Avalon dive into a detailed review of 'Venom: The Last Dance.' They discuss their initial impressions, the film's plot, character development, and the effectiveness of its comedic elements. The conversation highlights the pacing issues, the...

Find the Dark Knight Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-10-16T04_00_00-07_00Find the 9 Points Ratings System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew discuss the film 'The Dark Knight Rises' and analyze the character development of Batman and the villain Bane. They explore Batman's motivations and the challenges he faces as he tries to find purpose and overcome his physical limitations. They also highlight the...

Find the Batman Begins Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-21T22_34_57-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew review the film 'The Dark Knight' and discuss its themes and characters. They highlight the philosophical nature of the film and the thought-provoking questions it raises about the nature of man. They also discuss the character development of Batman and how he...

Find the first Joker review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-10-02T04_00_00-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew Reeder dive deep into the latest release in the DC universe, The Joker: Foliex à Deux. They share their initial impressions, ratings, and critiques of the film's opening scene, character development, and the portrayal of Harley Quinn. The...

Find the 9 Points Rating System Here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Transformers One Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-26T04_00_01-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew Reeder delve into the psychological thriller film The Joker. They discuss their initial impressions, the character's descent into madness, and the themes of nature versus nurture. The conversation explores the portrayal of the Joker as a complex character...

9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ 9 Points Rating System Explained: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00Batman Begins Rating: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-21T22_34_57-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Nicholas O'Donnell dive deep into the review of the newly released Transformers 1. They discuss their overall impressions, character development, and the film's...

9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ 9 Points Rating System Explained: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00Batman Begins Rating: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-21T22_34_57-07_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Nicholas O'Donnell dive deep into the review of the newly released Transformers 1. They discuss their overall impressions, character development, and the film's...

Find the 9 Points System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Memento Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-09-05T03_00_00-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew delve into Christopher Nolan's iconic film 'Batman Begins,' exploring its themes, character development, and the impact it had on the superhero genre. They discuss the film's portrayal of justice versus revenge, the role of villains, and the significance of supporting characters...

Find the review of Parasite here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-02-23T14_00_00-08_00 Find the first Lord of the Rings Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-06T06_00_00-07_00 Find the Collateral Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-07-03T03_00_00-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the importance of symbolism in storytelling. They define symbolism as a vehicle to...

Find the 9 Points Rating System Here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode of A Lost Plot, Maverick and Avalon discuss the 2000 film Memento directed by Christopher Nolan. The film follows the story of Leonard, a man with short-term memory loss, as he tries to find the person who killed his wife. The unique aspect of the film is its reverse chronology, where scenes are shown in reverse order. The hosts discuss their initial impressions of the film, the use of reverse...

Find the 9 Points Rating System Here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ John Wick Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-12-06T17_00_00-08_00 Maverick and Avalon review the 2024 American Gothic superhero film, The Crow, discussing their initial impressions and the background of the film. They analyze the character development of Eric, the protagonist, and his journey from a broken individual to a vengeful force. They also discuss the concept of the land...

The 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Code 8 Film Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-08-15T17_07_51-07_00Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Negative Traits: https://a.co/d/1F6iXfQAngela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Positive Traits: https://a.co/d/iljebe5----------In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what makes a character compelling and how to create compelling initial stories. They use the example of a...

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the 2019 independent crowdfunded film “Code 8”.Code 8 is an indie superhero film set in an alternate world where superpowered people exist. The story follows Connor, a powered person with electric abilities, who is trying to save his dying mother. He gets involved in the criminal world to make money for her medical bills, leading to a descent into darkness. The film explores themes...

Maverick, and his co-hosts Avalon and Andrew review the 1985 release of Back to the Future.The hosts discuss the introduction of the film and the character of Marty McFly. They explore the flaws and relatability of Marty, noting his hot-headedness and fear of failure. They also discuss the mirroring of Marty and his father, George McFly, in terms of their character arcs and motivations. The hosts have differing opinions on the depth and relatability of Marty as a character. They also briefly...

In this episode, Andrew, Sean, and Maverick discuss the 9th installment in the Star Wars franchise. The hosts discuss the opening of the film and the introduction of the main character, Rey. They explore the confusion and lack of foreshadowing surrounding the return of Palpatine and the impact it has on the story. They also discuss Rey's character arc and the flaws in its execution. The hosts disagree on the existence and effectiveness of Rey's arc, with one arguing that it is weak and...

In this episode, Maverick and Philip St. Jean discuss the first movie in the Hobbit trilogy, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' They explore the differences between the book and the movie, the main character's role, and the fable-like aspects of the film. They also touch on the rating system and the opening scene. The conversation delves into the portrayal of Bilbo and Thorin, the Riddles in the Dark scene, and the overall plot structure. The conversation discusses the themes in the film...

Maverick, Sean, and Andrew review and debate the merits of Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi.The main themes discussed include the character development of Poe Dameron, the portrayal of legacy and legends, and the roles of Admiral Holdo and Princess Leia. The hosts have differing opinions on the execution of these themes and the overall quality of the film. In this part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed are the character development of Poe, the motivations and character arc of...

In this conversation, Maverick and Patrick discuss the film 'The Silence of the Lambs' and its standout elements. They highlight the impact of the character Hannibal Lecter, the tension-building in the plot, and the compelling development of the protagonist, Clarice Starling. They also touch on the power dynamics between Hannibal and Clarice, as well as the real-life inspirations behind the characters. The A plot is identified as the interactions between Clarice and Hannibal, while the B plot...

Maverick and Avalon discuss and review the 2004 release “Collateral”. The conversation discusses the movie Collateral and focuses on the characters of Max and Vincent, as well as the side plot involving Detective Ray. Max's character arc is explored, highlighting his initial apathy and fear of taking risks, and how his involvement with Vincent forces him to confront his complacency. Vincent is portrayed as a complex villain who questions the meaning of life and poses philosophical questions...

In this conversation, Maverick and Chad discuss and review the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away. They explore the themes of courage, cultural differences in storytelling, and the contrast between Western and Eastern narratives. They also discuss the symbolism and mirroring in the film, as well as the character development of Chihiro. The conversation touches on the animation style of Studio Ghibli and the cultural influences on the story. Overall, they both appreciate the film and its...

Maverick and his co-host Avalon review Good Will Hunting from 1997. They discuss the character development of Will Hunting, the protagonist of the film, and his journey of self-exploration. They highlight the compelling motive of Will's character, which is to avoid going to jail. They also discuss the pivotal role of Sean, the psychologist, in challenging Will's perspective and helping him confront his own insecurities. The hosts note the lack of a clear antagonist in the film and the absence...

Maverick and his guest Philip review the 2015 release “The Big Short”. They discuss the plot, characters, and themes of the film, as well as their personal opinions and ratings. They explore the unique structure of the movie, which follows multiple storylines and incorporates elements of comedy and documentary. The hosts also discuss the flaws and motivations of the main characters and the effectiveness of the film's opening scene. They touch on the tension and stakes of the story, as well as...