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What Is a Plot Twist? The Hidden Formula Behind Every Great Story
Plot twists are more than just surprise endings-they’re a fundamental storytelling tool that, when done right, can transform a narrative. In this video essay, we take a closer look at what makes a plot twist effective, exploring both the theory and practice behind some of the most memorable twists in film and literature.
We’ll begin by defining what a plot twist truly is, beyond the clichés, and discuss its role in engaging an audience. The video delves into the psychology behind why twists work, drawing on narrative theory and examples from well-known stories. From there, we’ll analyze iconic plot twists, breaking down how they’re constructed and what makes them resonate.
Whether you're a screenwriter, novelist, or simply interested in the mechanics of storytelling, this essay is intended to provide both inspiration and insight.
What’s Covered:
Defining the plot twist: its function and impact
The psychological foundations of effective twists
Case studies of iconic plot twists in movies and literature
For Educational Purposes Only! 📚
Films used as case studies:
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Director: Irvin Kershner
Writers: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Alec Guinness,
Following (1998)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writer: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell
Fight Club (1999)
Director: David Fincher
Writers: Chuck Palahniuk, Jim Uhls
Stars: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf, Helena Bonham Carter
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Following (Christopher Nolan, 1998) - Plot Twist Phone Call Scene
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The Plot Twist scene in Christopher Nolan's debut feature film, 'Following'. This pivotal moment exemplifies Nolan's early mastery of narrative manipulation, where a single phone call dismantles the audience's perception of reality and redefines the entire plot. Through this scene, Nolan explores the mechanics of trust, deception, and the unexpected reversal-key elements of a classic plot twist...
The Zone of Interest - How Sound Makes Its Screenplay Unique
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In this video essay, we delve into the nuanced and captivating use of sound in Jonathan Glazer's "The Zone of Interest" (distributed by A24), analyzing its pivotal role right from the screenplay, probably even before the screenplay - in the original idea itself. This film, lauded with the 2024 Academy Award for 'Best Sound' and 'Best International Film' exemplifies how auditory elements can be ...
The Zone of Interest - The two most chilling scenes in recent cinema
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Set in 1943 during World War II, the film tells the tale of Rudolf Höss, commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp, who strives to build a dream life for his family in a house and garden beside the Auschwitz concentration camp. Scene 1: In the first scene, we see the main character, Rudolf Höss, relaxing and chilling in his backyard smoking a cigarette. In the background, the screams of Je...
Hero Showdown: The Main Difference Between Eastern & Western Stories
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In honor of Miyazaki's latest film 'The Boy and the Heron' hitting the theaters (great movie btw) I decided to analyze protagonist' of Japanese Anime series and films. I came across a comment suggesting that 'Demon Slayer' would be improved if Zenitsu were the protagonist instead of Tanjiro. The reason given was that viewers might find it easier to identify with Zenitsu's character traits and s...
‘Demon Slayer’ but it’s only Zenitsu being a pervy teenager
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Definitely not for kids! 😅 That giggle, that creepy giggle.... 🤢 Somebody save all the women out there, especially Nezuko (and Tanjiro). 🥲 I only included clips from the first season of Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) and from the Mugen Train film. I had to include that clip because of THAT scene in his heart - too funny and creepy to cut it out. Zenitsu isn't only obnoxious and cringe, he's al...
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off - Differences and Changes from the 2010 Cult Film
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Dive into the captivating world of Scott Pilgrim as we compare the newly released animated Netflix series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" with the iconic 2010 film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." In this in-depth video essay, we explore the nuances of storytelling and screenwriting that set these two adaptations apart. 00:00 Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World 03:08 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off For Educational pur...
'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' - Every Fight Intro
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Behold, every single fight intro from the Netflix show 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'! These intros are so epic, they make those in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' seem like a quaint little warm-up act There is just something about Ramona Flowers fighting with a hammer that makes anything else feel just pointless. Watch the 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' video analysis: ua-cam.com/video/3K-NY0IK2eY/v-deo.h...
'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' But It's Only Ramona Flowers Changing Her Hair Color
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Ah, Ramona Flowers: our teenage dream with a hair color and love crisis. 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' but only the moments Ramona Flowers couldn't decide on a hair color and thought, 'Why not all of them?' From her rebellious reds to blues that scream mid-life crisis in advance, she's got them all. I loved her, you did too. We still do. She ruined hour teenage relationships, we can admit it now, b...
The (almost) perfect Italian Action Hero Film - The Last Night of Amore
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Join me as we dive deep into the heart of Italian cinema, analyzing the iconic film 'The Last Night of Amore'. Starring the legendary Italian actor, Pierfrancesco Favino, this movie's character development stands as a masterclass in film storytelling - with one curious exception. 👀🍿 We’ll be dissecting Favino's phenomenal character journey, paying close attention to his transformation, and disc...
How 'Guardians of the Galaxy' elevates climactic moments with emotional intensity
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Dive into an immersive exploration of the renowned Marvel film, 'Guardians of the Galaxy', as we dissect the riveting climactic moments and their unique emotional intensity. This video showcases how James Gunn's masterpiece brilliantly elevates the art of cinematic climaxes by blending suspense, action, and raw emotion in an unprecedented way. Through a detailed analysis, and by focusing on its...
The Last of Us - How to write beautiful subtext
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*SPOILER ALERT* Episode 6, 'Kin' of The Last of Us hit hard. I knew what was going to happen but I was still blown away by some of the decisions the Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin made. A lot of the changes are done remarkably well - the 'All is Lost' beat is also crazy good. But, above all, what strikes me deep were the dialogues. Rich of meaningful subtext. Let's check it out in this latest I...
The Midpoint Masterclass: Unlock the Secrets of Storytelling
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The Midpoint Masterclass: Unlock the Secrets of Storytelling
Unleashing the Unconventional: How Les Revenants Challenges the boundaries of Horror
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Unleashing the Unconventional: How Les Revenants Challenges the boundaries of Horror
‘House of the Dragon’ Pilot Episode Analysis (S01E01)
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‘House of the Dragon’ Pilot Episode Analysis (S01E01)
'Ennio: The Maestro' but it's only the Actors Vocalizing Ennio's Soundtracks
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'Ennio: The Maestro' but it's only the Actors Vocalizing Ennio's Soundtracks
Analyzing Darth Vader: The Metamorphosis of the Ultimate Villain
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Analyzing Darth Vader: The Metamorphosis of the Ultimate Villain
Deconstructing the Cinematic Classic: How Joel Coen's Macbeth utilizes a Five-Act Structure
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Deconstructing the Cinematic Classic: How Joel Coen's Macbeth utilizes a Five-Act Structure
Tear along the dotted line - The power of Storytelling
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Tear along the dotted line - The power of Storytelling
Unpacking the Cinematic Masterpiece: A Story Structure Analysis of Dune
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Unpacking the Cinematic Masterpiece: A Story Structure Analysis of Dune
Redefining Evil: A Closer Look at Cruella's Transformation from Villain to Hero
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Redefining Evil: A Closer Look at Cruella's Transformation from Villain to Hero
Perfect Strangers: Why It's Good, But Not Great
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Perfect Strangers: Why It's Good, But Not Great
Unveiling The Queen's Gambit: Examining the Art of Masterful Conflict
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Unveiling The Queen's Gambit: Examining the Art of Masterful Conflict
Uncovering The Mandalorian: The Power of Genre in Screenwriting
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Uncovering The Mandalorian: The Power of Genre in Screenwriting
How to use Storytelling For Marketing - 'The Underdogs' by Apple
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How to use Storytelling For Marketing - 'The Underdogs' by Apple
Revealing the Flaws of Death Note: Analyzing the Film's Story
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Revealing the Flaws of Death Note: Analyzing the Film's Story
How to convey emotions through poetry - I'm Thinking of Ending Things
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How to convey emotions through poetry - I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Discovering the Secrets of Love Stories: What Makes Them Succeed or Fail?
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Discovering the Secrets of Love Stories: What Makes Them Succeed or Fail?
Brutal Analysis of The Last of Us Part 2: Uncovering the Story's Flaws
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Brutal Analysis of The Last of Us Part 2: Uncovering the Story's Flaws

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @chhavimanichoubey9437
    @chhavimanichoubey9437 4 години тому

    Greatest story of all time.

  • @mondaysman5253
    @mondaysman5253 10 годин тому

    Man, season 2 is gonna hurt 😔

  • @A-Muse-U
    @A-Muse-U День тому

    It’s weirdly relaxing

  • @jtl-en4yx
    @jtl-en4yx День тому

    I want to be a girl dad more than anything, but I am never going to get to be one because I am shut out of it by the Darwinian male acceptability standards and priced out of it by the el ites that control the economy.

  • @yellowturtle3
    @yellowturtle3 2 дні тому

    I vote green and yellow

  • @GeorgeBridgetower
    @GeorgeBridgetower 2 дні тому

    This may be the greatest moment ever captured on film

  • @gamer_gc3732
    @gamer_gc3732 3 дні тому

    Goku be like:

  • @somerandomnooblol
    @somerandomnooblol 3 дні тому

    8:35 *gets shot* *moans*

  • @AmberLeeParry
    @AmberLeeParry 4 дні тому

    I do really like the hair colors changing with Ramona Flower's hair changing defrence colors were really beautiful and colorful and my favorite one that I do like it is the Aqua and light green is a really pretty color hair style was so beautiful and cute and colorful and it is nice of her in the end she does really likes the new hair dye color is blend and yellow mix's with light aqua green hair line hair style colors that she does really like it and thought it was really nice and surprising that she thought it was really interesting in the end of special Scott Pilgrim series too 🙂😊☺️😍🤩🥰💖💓💗❤️🫶🏻👍🏻

  • @GeorgeEgroed-e7f
    @GeorgeEgroed-e7f 4 дні тому

    This is so wrong in multiple ways 1-we see rammona's natural collor 2- ramona changes her hair without any real reason

  • @Vasun05
    @Vasun05 5 днів тому

    I love how Joel's voice softened the more he spends time with Ellie. Like he's going back to who he was

  • @chancethehedgehog905
    @chancethehedgehog905 6 днів тому

    He’s stupid

  • @Fabrizio-q2m
    @Fabrizio-q2m 7 днів тому

    Se cambiaba la skin de feminista.😂 (Sin ofender) Seguro alguien ya se habrá ofendido 😅

  • @Hanako-j5m
    @Hanako-j5m 7 днів тому

    1:51 she got that Nene yashiro hair color

  • @RegulusFlaminius
    @RegulusFlaminius 8 днів тому

    After knowing what happens....I can't watch season 2. The show ended in season 1 for me...and they lived happily ever after.

  • @anya7021
    @anya7021 9 днів тому

    ik her hair is FRIEDD

  • @hellohannachan
    @hellohannachan 9 днів тому

    1:08 anyone else think green haired ramona looks like gumi? 🤔

  • @jaydobin55GD
    @jaydobin55GD 9 днів тому

    "How to waste paint"

  • @blu.blasters
    @blu.blasters 11 днів тому

    *C A T*

  • @ultrajd
    @ultrajd 12 днів тому

    Kitty!

  • @Bab3raham_lincon
    @Bab3raham_lincon 13 днів тому

    I can’t with all the sounds 😫

  • @kellywalker1664
    @kellywalker1664 13 днів тому

    The first clip reminds me of the ambient screams in the beginning of Nope. We eventually get a graphic reveal in that movie, but here there's no gruesome closure.

  • @nazimhasan5967
    @nazimhasan5967 13 днів тому

    Name of this series?

  • @ManFaceCookies1
    @ManFaceCookies1 13 днів тому

    First girl looks like mitsuri with black hair

  • @TrevorDaniel01
    @TrevorDaniel01 14 днів тому

    I honestly like the blue and green hair

  • @DitzyClips
    @DitzyClips 14 днів тому

    the inside of her sink would almost certainly be permanently dyed some form of purple / blue / red, otherwise she'd have spongebob anchor arms scrubbing that spotless all the time. iykyk

  • @EderIvanJimenez
    @EderIvanJimenez 15 днів тому

    Imaginate tener tanto dinero como para hacer eso tan seguido ☠☠

  • @tlefevre2918
    @tlefevre2918 15 днів тому

    if they kill joel in season 2 like the game im done and leaving a bad rating

  • @Roi_Darkin
    @Roi_Darkin 15 днів тому

    After all of that she lose all her hair...

  • @Amethiist143
    @Amethiist143 15 днів тому

    I always play this on loop while I dye my hair ><

  • @ambroseatuhwere1184
    @ambroseatuhwere1184 16 днів тому

    Fantastic serie!.

  • @Miss_circleofficial-j2r
    @Miss_circleofficial-j2r 16 днів тому

    bro really wants a gf💀

  • @rexibhazoboa7097
    @rexibhazoboa7097 16 днів тому

    You assume Rocco is the main character then say why the story is flawed. But the story never made Rocco the main character, you chose him as that then criticised the writing for your choice. This feels very much like an ensemble cast. Same as how there is no main character in the Friends sitcom.

    • @TheItalianScreenwriter
      @TheItalianScreenwriter 16 днів тому

      Sitcoms do have main character’s. All stories (except maybe two) do. That 70s shows has Eric. Scrubs has JD, and so on. Friends? Well, Friends has Rachel…. She has the most prominent storyline. Having a main character doesn’t mean you can’t have an ensemble cast and obviously sitcoms are great examples of this. Think about it: There is an extra element of interest in Ross and Rachel that doesn't exist for any other character thanks to the "will they won't they" romcom trope and the “will she be able to find love again after a failed marriage”? Show starts with Rachel entering the lives of the other 5 (fish out of water). We know the dynamics of the others through Rachel’s pov. Ends with Rachel finally getting together with Ross. Also, almost all season cliffhangers revolve around Rachel: Season one finale - Rachel finding out about Ross' feelings. Runs to the airport. Cliffhanger. Season 2 - Rachel gets closure wrt her Barry embarrassment. No real cliffhanger. Season 3 - will Ross choose Rachel over Bonnie? Season 4 - 1 take thee Rachel. Season 5 - Rachel and Ross get drunk married. Season 6 - Rachel sits this one out. Season 7 - Rachel is pregnant! Season 8 - Rachel has her baby. But does she get back with her baby daddy? Season 9 - Rachel is kissed by Joey acting out in vengeance. Season 10 - will Rachel get off the plane?! Bonus points: Rachel is also the only character who has an episode every season for her birthday!

    • @TheItalianScreenwriter
      @TheItalianScreenwriter 16 днів тому

      Just like Rachel represents the main theme from Friends, so does Rocco in Perfetti Sconosciuti (Perfect Strangers). So much so he has a scene where he tells explicitly

  • @Mr.hNodes
    @Mr.hNodes 17 днів тому

    ASMR 🎧☺️

  • @Roxiefronspishotasf
    @Roxiefronspishotasf 17 днів тому

    1:36 my fav

  • @callmechristian3900
    @callmechristian3900 17 днів тому

    Thank you for including multiple views. Most people have their one person they like best and say you need to do it this way. I appreciate your thoroughness.

    • @TheItalianScreenwriter
      @TheItalianScreenwriter 17 днів тому

      Thanks, I try my best. Don’t forget to subscribe if ya wish 👀☕️

  • @enyaiasmim
    @enyaiasmim 19 днів тому

    they understand us (asmr addicts)

  • @confused-yub
    @confused-yub 19 днів тому

    Vrazy that theres a 2 minute video of just this

  • @RingDash_99
    @RingDash_99 19 днів тому

    0:00 this is my kingdom come

  • @bigal5323
    @bigal5323 19 днів тому

    The very best orchestrated music ever written!!!😊

  • @magnuskrokus2022
    @magnuskrokus2022 19 днів тому

    Close enough, welcome back Diavolo and your infinite time loop !

  • @YaAh-y4y
    @YaAh-y4y 20 днів тому

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @artiswilliams1472
    @artiswilliams1472 20 днів тому

    Persia is the east too. shit load of stories.....The Taliban fucked it all up though.........

  • @ShadowKAnimations
    @ShadowKAnimations 20 днів тому

    1:10 is my fav one

  • @rachels6808
    @rachels6808 21 день тому

    When a character is both hero and antihero.

  • @leonduncan3327
    @leonduncan3327 21 день тому

    Every scenes: 😯 Last scene: 😯😎

  • @matiasvazquez6844
    @matiasvazquez6844 22 дні тому

    Ramona clearly was tired of everyone's crap

  • @Nova_explosion
    @Nova_explosion 22 дні тому

    0:38 Why did she even pain the bottom part yellow

  • @Gian1258
    @Gian1258 23 дні тому

    Another unbelievable content!! Pure class 🔥

    • @TheItalianScreenwriter
      @TheItalianScreenwriter 22 дні тому

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  • @johnmcdermott2150
    @johnmcdermott2150 25 днів тому

    Hear the electric fence