In this episode, David Ries explores the cinematic world of Mortal Engines. He discusses the Highland Stable from Breath of the Wild, delves into the film adaptation of Mortal Engines, and analyzes its box office performance. The conversation touches on the film's visuals, the concept of Municipal Darwinism, and the complexity of its villains.

Additionally, a theoretical discussion on what would happen if Ganondorf wore Majora's Mask, inviting listeners to engage

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Jumping into Mortal Engines
08:05 Box Office Flop: Analyzing Mortal Engines
13:36 Visuals and Aesthetics of Mortal Engines
17:54 Villain Analysis in Mortal Engines
23:16 Sidequest: Ganondorf + Majora
26:58 Outro

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In this episode, David introduces a revamped format for the podcast, focusing on the exploration of villains in storytelling. He discusses the essential characteristics that make a villain memorable and effective, including their connection to the protagonist, moral clarity, compelling backstories, and the importance of being a worthy adversary. The conversation delves into various examples from different media, highlighting how these elements contribute to the overall narrative and audience engagement. David also shares his plans for future episodes and encourages listener interaction.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Wiki & Brief Rebrand Discussion
04:20 What makes a Good Villain?
24:49 A Brief Aside on Anti-Heroes
26:29 Reboot/Rebrand
30:24 Outro

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A short message since I haven't uploaded anything lately.

Working on rebranding/reformatting the show to be more sustainable.

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