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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...

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,...

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 obscurity? They...

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...

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 (which...

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 that anchor...

The Godfather, while not family-friendly viewing, is an excellent example of masterful storytelling. The producers of the film were so confident the story that they bought the rights before the book was even printed. In order to make best use of the following...

Originally released in 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life is a classic example of the principles of the Novel Matrix system. In order to make best use of the following diagrams, take the time to learn the Novel Matrix system.  One UniverseThree-Act StructureFive...

Star Wars is a great example of all of the elements of story structure working together. The story is relatively simplistic, so it's easy to identify all of the parts. In order to make best use of the following diagrams, take the time to learn the Novel Matrix system....