Iron Man’s Near-Perfect Storytelling - A Writer Breaks Down Iron Man (2008)

Iron Man's Near-Perfect Storytelling - A Writer Breaks Down Iron Man (2008)

On today's show, I tackle the original Iron Man (2008)! Why do people love this movie so much? Well, it has a lot to do with the storytellers and writers. I break down how the storytellers and writers behind Iron Man crafted a compelling plot, put Tony Stark through a great character arc, and built the film around a strong premise, interesting themes, and a great concept. Listen in for a complete breakdown of how Iron Man works!

 

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REFERENCES:

• The Art of Dramatic Writing: https://amzn.to/3rM7MjZ
• Syd Field's The Screenwriter's Workbook: https://amzn.to/3HNCjnp
• Lisa Cron's Wired for Story: https://amzn.to/3MwKA2W
• Karl Iglesias' Writing for Emotional Impact: https://amzn.to/3KgvPPu

 

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