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Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valuable connections!
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Monday Apr 17, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi - How Darth Hermit Kills Rey
Monday Apr 17, 2017
Monday Apr 17, 2017
"I only know one truth... It's time for the Jedi to end."
*Luke ignites lightsaber and turns on Rey*
Nathan Scheck and Jay Sherer break down the Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi teaser trailer and discuss our upcoming deep dive into the Star Wars universe, one movie at a time, starting with Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.
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Watch Jay's The Last Jedi teaser trailer reaction or watch Star Wars: Rivals (our Star Wars fan film) on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety
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Sunday Apr 09, 2017
The Sheriff of Babylon, Vol. 2 - Pow. Pow. Wait... That's IT?!?!
Sunday Apr 09, 2017
Sunday Apr 09, 2017
Is this a perfect ending to this series... or do we need more?
Jay Sherer and Mike Gordon (http://newlegendmike.blogspot.com/) review and discuss Tom King and Mitch Gerads' trade, The Sheriff of Babylon, Vol. 2. They start with a spoiler-free review, and then dig into some of the deeper themes. Questions posed by The Sheriff of Babylon, Vol. 2, include:
- How do these characters process their impact on the world around them? How much control/influence do they feel they have?
- How do the characters express their faith in light of tragic circumstances?
- What does affluence do to our beliefs in a high power? What causes us to believe?
- What's the deal with Jim from Ops?
- How do you feel about the ending of this trade?
Visit our YouTube channel for more reviews and reaction videos: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety
Do you need a new pair of headphones? Check out the premium wood headphones made by our sponsor, Urban Vinyl. Use the promo code "Jay" to get a 15% discount! For every pair of headphones purchased using our promo code, Urban Vinyl will donate to the Reclamation Society. Visit www.urbanvinyl.org to purchase your pair!
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Marvel's Doctor Strange - Your IDENTITY Matters
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Arrogance, identity, and redemption--the journey of Doctor Strange.
Jay Sherer and Sam Welbaum review and discuss Scott Derrickson's film Doctor Strange. They start with a spoiler-free review, and then dig into some of the deeper themes. Questions posed by Doctor Strange, include:
- Steven Strange is an arrogant bastard, but he’s also the best surgeon in the world. What’s the relationship between arrogance and success? What rules govern that relationship?
- This movie has quite a bit to say about identity. What do you think the movie tells us about our identity? What can you draw out of it?
- What rules govern this multiverse and the multiple dimensions that are referenced here?
- “Healing through belief? I do not believe in fairytales. We are made of matter, and nothing more. There’s no such thing as spirit!” Strange says. And then he’s punched into the Astral plane and the multiverse. What do you think the relationship between the “spirit” or “soul” and the Astral Dimension?
- “I have to surrender to control it? That doesn’t make sense!” Are we supposed to surrender, or should we work harder?
- Doctor Strange. The Matrix. Inception. These are all fanciful films, but they draw on the perceived reality of our own experiences. How do you think all these films are related?
- Kaecilius, The Ancient One, and Mordo all have different perspectives on “breaking the natural law.” What does it mean to “break the natural law"? Which character’s perspective do you side with? Why?
- The Ancient One, at one point in the movie, turns to Steven Strange, and asks, “Who are you in this vast multiverse?” How would you answer that same question?
Visit our YouTube channel for more reviews and reaction videos: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety
Do you need a new pair of headphones? Check out the premium wood headphones made by our sponsor, Urban Vinyl. Use the promo code "Jay" to get a 15% discount! For every pair of headphones purchased using our promo code, Urban Vinyl will donate to the Reclamation Society. Visit www.urbanvinyl.org to purchase your pair!