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What makes the martial artist an appealing archetype in fiction? Anthony and Andrew unpack the tropes with reference to some of their favourite examples!
info_outline 136: Deadpool and WolverineStorybeater
Mutants, multiverses, and mowing down the fourth wall! Anthony and Andrew talk Deadpool & Wolverine.
info_outline Storybeater Episode 135: Man vs. NatureStorybeater
With Twisters tearing through theatres, Anthony and Andrew look at the uses and meaning of "man versus nature" conflicts in narrative.
info_outline Storybeater Episode 134: Delicious in DungeonStorybeater
Anthony and Andrew explore the dungeoneering tropes of the hit animated series Delicious in Dungeon, aka Dungeon Meshi.
info_outline Storybeater Episode 133: Planets of the ApesStorybeater
Anthony and Andrew explore the themes and approaches of the three iterations of the Planet of the Apes movie franchise.
info_outline Storybeater Episode 132: Ten Years of Storybeater!Storybeater
Anthony and Andrew mark ten years of the reading-and-writing podcast by reflecting on ten themes and trends in storytelling from the past decade, including streaming, shared universes, the state of the "sure thing", and the rise of cozy entertainment.
info_outline Storybeater Episode 131: Oscars 2024Storybeater
Anthony and Andrew break down the runners and riders in the 96th Academy Awards categories for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. Movies discussed include: American Fiction The Zone of Interest Barbie Oppenheimer Poor Things The Holdovers May December Past Lives Anatomy of a Fall Maestro
info_outline Storybeater Episode 130: The AssassinStorybeater
Beekeepers, bricklayers, painters, and John Wick. Anthony and Andrew dive into the world of the assassin in fiction. What's the appeal of the archetype, what does it represent, and how does it work?
info_outline Storybeater Episode 129: Hayao MiyazakiStorybeater
Anthony and Andrew discuss the themes, story structure, and worldbuilding of animator Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies, including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Porco Rosso!
info_outline Storybeater Episode 128: Roald DahlStorybeater
Anthony and Andrew revisit a key author from their childhoods as they dip into the dark worlds of Roald Dahl, to mark both the release of Wes Anderson's adaptations of Dahl's short stories and the upcoming Wonka movie.
info_outlineWith the 60th anniversary of classic BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who fast approaching, Anthony and Andrew look back at their memories of the original series, the challenges of the modern day revamp, and their hopes for the future of the show.