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DZ-68: Using POV to structure KNIVES OUT

How can shifting narrative point of view drive your sequences?

Legacy Episode — Migrated from our original site. Will take time to tidy up!

⏱ 1h 32m
17 MAY 2020

Show Notes

Born out of isolation madness, this episode is an edited version of Draft Zero’s first YouTube livestream. Stu and Chas both watched KNIVES OUT and - together with our listeners - broke down each sequence and turning point by reference to what the audience knows in relation to the characters (aka narrative point of view). hey then answer listener questions on KNIVES OUT and much else besides live on air.

If you want to watch along instead of listen, the video of the episode can be found here:

Audio quotations used for educational purposes only. Timestamps indicated below. Chapter markers included in the mp3.

Thanks to our Patrons, especially Theis, Jesse, Jack, Chris, Khrob, Sandra, Nick and Matteo.

As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes.


Chapters

  • 00:05:19 – Summary of narrative point of view and audience expectations
  • 00:10:12 – Exploring some of Rian Johnson’s word craft
  • 00:14:15 – Micro POV shifts in the interview montage
  • 00:21:16 – How POV shifts turn the film
  • 00:47:22 – When to let your foot off the plot gas
  • 00:59:46 – Backmatter / Listener Questions

Scripts


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