That was the format for the original Star wars movies and they were great.
The prequels strayed from that formula and they sucked.
I think the narrative works because so many of us live it. I was plodding along being me (which wasn’t exceptional) when I got slapped down by multiple illnesses at the same time and had to rise to the challenge. Still waiting to find out if I am victorious against all odds or if I fail heroically and become one of the great tragedies.
I think plots that have a subtext like with Parasite or Sinners pique my interest
Good article. I went through a phase where I was really into Joseph Campbell. I also went through a phase where all I watched were Korean dramas. It’s there I was introduced to a lot of tragedy movies. a lot of tearjerkers.
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