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 side character, Mary, from the movie Code 8 to explore ways to make her more compelling. They discuss the importance of balancing flaws and positive attributes in a character, as well as the need for a character arc and a hint of a why for their motivations. They also touch on the significance of backstory and how it can add depth to a character. Overall, they emphasize the importance of fully understanding and developing characters to create compelling stories. In this conversation, Avalon and Maverick discuss the importance of developing compelling characters in storytelling. They explore various techniques to make characters stand out, such as empathetic hooks, moral standpoints, and unique quirks. They also analyze the appeal of villainous protagonists and how even despicable characters can have admirable attributes. They use examples from movies, books, and comics to illustrate their points. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the missed opportunity to develop a side character in a specific movie.----------Highlights:0:00 'Movies Worth Watching: Backstories and Compelling Characters' Introduction1:21 Analyzing a Side Character: Mary from Code 87:40 Framework for Creating Compelling Backstories15:00 Core Motives, Needs, and a Hint of Growth23:14 Side Character Example: Astrid25:21 Using Quirks to Create Unique Characters30:42 Backstories for Antiheroes and Villainous Leads37:02 Batman's Villains and Embodying An Idea#moviesworthwatching #filmthoughts #achristmascarol #thejoker #howtotrainyourdragon #httyd #hiccup #astrid #frodobaggins #lordoftherings #characterdevelopment #backstory #background #compellingcharacters #characterarc #positiveattributes #negativeattributes #protagonist #flaws #villains #code8 #alostplot #elementsoffilm