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Re:Pixar offers free online lessons in storytelling via Khan... by viewtransform on Saturday February 18, 2017 @04:56PM (#13676924)
The downside for consumers is that once you know the patterns that storytellers follow, it becomes one of those 'can't unsee it' things that just stand out in movies. It's only the few good movies that manage to draw you into the story despite the obvious story telling pattern.
Re:Pixar offers free online lessons in storytelling via Khan... by noblethrasher on Saturday February 18, 2017 @05:19PM (#13677018)
On the other hand, knowing how something is made can let you appreciate it on a whole other level, because you're aware of all the constraints and how they were satisfied (which is an art unto itself).
Re:Pixar offers free online lessons in storytelling via Khan... by monk_e_boy on Saturday February 18, 2017 @05:56PM (#13677161)
I'm always amazed how Community episodes work, after reading about the Harmon story circle (he wrote Community) I'd assume that I would have the same issue - that you could spot the structure, but somehow it always sneaks up on you.