by Brad Pauquette | Jan 9, 2025 | Example Plans
The Matrix brought something new to life in 1999 and inspired so many creators and stories. With an interesting premise and brilliant visual effects, The Matrix resonated with viewers and still holds its weight today. By executing on the fundamentals of story...
by Brad Pauquette | Jan 6, 2025 | Example Plans
The Hunger Games is a story about children who are forced to kill other children. There are few things more morally despicable than that. Yet by telling a robust story with well-developed characters and conflicts, the storytellers draw us in, maintain our attention,...
by Brad Pauquette | Jan 3, 2025 | Example Plans
Is there a more classic adventure story than Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring one of America’s most beloved characters, Indiana Jones? Why do we still know Indiana Jones, while so many other action and adventure movies from the 1980s have fallen into...
by Brad Pauquette | Nov 13, 2024 | Example Plans
The 2017 adaptation of Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot, is another standout addition to the superhero genre. With a first-rate cast, including masterful performances by Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, the story stays true to the comic book roots while bringing depth and...
by Brad Pauquette | Oct 20, 2024 | Example Plans
As romantic comedies go, Hitch utilizes a more nuanced plot and developed conflicts. It’s a great example of the Novel Matrix in action. One Universe Hitch is a romance, through and through. The universe is relatively simple, but the roles of men and women...
by Brad Pauquette | Sep 25, 2024 | Example Plans
While Iron Man 2 conforms to its genre and has lots of action, it’s fundamentally driven by Tony Stark’s internal conflict. The Little World external conflict (and even the Big World external conflict) get lots of time and development, but the key moments...
