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03 – Die Hard

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This week we’re identifying the 15 beats of Die Hard with Blake Snyder’s, Save The Cat. NYPD cop John McClane’s plan to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly, is thrown for a serious loop when minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of pitiless terrorists. With little help […]

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12 – Jurassic Park

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11 – Ghostbusters

James and Paul return, identifying the beats in 1984’s Ghostbusters. How can a movie that misses so many beats be such a success? Would it be if released today? Enjoy the discussion! Listen for your chance to win a copy of Blake Snyder’s book, Save the Cat! Bonus audio for Patreon Supporters...

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