176 | Michael Arndt on Balancing Plot & Emotional Storytelling

Published: Jan. 25, 2024, 7:07 p.m.

We talk about lava, character wounds, and emotional storytelling ALL THE TIME on the show, but it's important to remember: there's more to good storytelling than an emotionally juicy character. Today, Oscar-winner (and friend-of-the-show) Michael Arndt discusses this, along with trends he is noticing in the evolving world of 21st century cinema.\nGREAT RESOURCES FROM MICHAEL:\nhttp://www.pandemoniuminc.com/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@michaelarndt8848\nJOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/thescreenwritinglife