This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – New Moon Rising (Season 4 Episode 19 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Oz returns and Willow must make a choice. This podcast episode looks at: (1) a multifaceted main plot that includes action and intense emotion; (2) nesting doll subplots that weave into the main […] The post New Moon Rising S4 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Buffy and the Art of Story

New Moon Rising S4 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, Where the Wild Things Are (Season 4 Episode 18 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where a frat house once again becomes a dangerous place for everyone and Buffy and Riley can't get out of bed. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Striking scenes, fantastic dialogue, and series […] The post Where the Wild Things Are S4 E18 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Where the Wild Things Are S4 E18 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Superstar (Season 4 Episode 17 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Jonathan changes everything. This podcast episode looks at: (1) beginning in media res; (2) small moments that build a character or a world; (3) who is protagonist: Buffy or Jonathan? (4) why themes and plots […] The post Superstar (Buffy and the Art of Story S4 E17) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Superstar (Buffy and the Art of Story S4 E17)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story, Buffy crosses over and Faith's story continues on Sanctuary (Season 1 Episode 19 of Angel), where Angel tries to save Faith and turns his back on Buffy. This podcast episode looks at: (1) making things as hard as possible for the protagonist (Angel); (2) conflict-filled dialogue that keeps […] The post Sanctuary – Angel S1 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story S4) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Sanctuary – Angel S1 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story S4)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story, Faith's story continues on Five by Five (Season 1 Episode 18 of Angel), a Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel crossover where an evil law firm hires Faith to kill Angel. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Creating a sympathetic villain; (2) Flashbacks that might not be necessary but […] The post Five by Five Angel Ep S1 E18 (Buffy and the Art of Story S4) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Five by Five Angel Ep S1 E18 (Buffy and the Art of Story S4)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Who Are You? (Season 4 Episode 16 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Faith and Buffy literally walk in one another's shoes. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Faith as both protagonist and antagonist; (2) the way the Adam season arc weaves into and turns the main […] The post Who Are You? S4 E16 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Who Are You? S4 E16 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – This Year's Girl (Season 4 Episode 15 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Faith awakens from her coma. This podcast episode looks at: (1) telling the story and building character through setting and objects; (2) the opposite of Show Don't Tell – powerful scenes and […] The post This Year’s Girl S4 E15 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

This Year’s Girl S4 E15 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Goodbye Iowa (Season 4 Episode 14 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Adam steps out into the world and Riley fears Buffy is the enemy. This podcast episode looks at: (1) themes that may matter more than the plot; (2) repetition and exposition that slows […] The post Goodbye Iowa S4 E14 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Goodbye Iowa S4 E14 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The I in Team (Season 4 Episode 13 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy briefly joins the Initiative with disastrous results. This podcast episode looks at: (1) fluid plot turns; (2) no clear inciting incident; (3) point of view and protagonist questions; (4) advancing […] The post The I in Team S4 E13 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

The I in Team S4 E13 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – A New Man (Season 4 Episode 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Ethan Rayne returns to Sunnydale and Giles undergoes a transformation. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Props that influence the story, set tone, and show the characters' emotions; (2) seeing scenes from […] The post A New Man S4 E12 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

A New Man S4 E12 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Doomed (Season 4 Episode 11 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy faces another Apocalypse and Riley makes his case. This podcast episode looks at: (1) how coincidences affect plot; (2) similarities to The Zeppo, a Xander-centric episode; (3) a super strong Story Spark but […] The post Doomed S4 E11 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Doomed S4 E11 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Hush (Season 4 Episode 10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where The Gentlemen harvest hearts in Sunnydale and no one can say a word. This podcast episode looks at: (1) the ways Hush is more like classic horror than most Buffy episodes; (2) making a […] The post Hush S4 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Hush S4 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Something Blue (Season 4 Episode 9 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Willow’s spell endangers all her friends and Buffy gets engaged to Spike. This podcast episode looks at: (1) which plot is the main plot – Willow dealing with her grief or Buffy trying […] The post Something Blue S4 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Something Blue S4 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – I Will Remember You (Season 1 Episode 8 of Angel the series), where Buffy crosses over to Angel. The two kill a demon with shocking and heartbreaking results. The podcast episode talks about: (1) images and dialogue lines that foreshadow the devastating ending; (2) is […] The post I Will Remember You S4 E8Ex (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

I Will Remember You S4 E8Ex (Buffy and the Art of Story)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Pangs (Season 4 Episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy strives to make a perfect Thanksgiving dinner and deal with an avenging spirit, Spike seeks help, and Angel lurks. This podcast episode looks at: (1) weaving in exposition through conflict; (2) clever dialogue […] The post Pangs S4 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story) appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Pangs S4 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story)

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