Man, I just got home from the Toy Story double feature tonight and was reminded how amazing those movies are. Just simply PERFECT films. I'm not the first to say it, but Pixar has a record of perfection that is equalled by no other studio.
The thing that stood out most for me as I rewatched these tonight was conflict. The lesson of conflict in story is SO important and it was on display tonight. Every single scene in those movies put some obstacle in front of our heroes and that is something I need to drill into my head. EVERY SCENE!
They couldn't even cross the street or open a door without there being trouble. Just brilliant. I think I need to put the term CONFLICT somewhere in eyeshot, much like I had the Ego Check sign at work. A constant reminder of what I need to continually introduce into the stories.
CONFLICT!
MotD: The Long Goodbye
A quite enjoyable 1970's update of Raymond Chandler, by Altman. I have a soft spot in my heart for young Elliot Gould. He just seemed to exude such a fuck you attitude that it's hard not to like him. Nothing sticks to him, not even his own opinions. He's such a treat to watch. I think I need to do a Gould research project and dig up more of his work, to see the progression. Decent film as noir goes. Typical twists upon twists, loved the resolution. Great cameo by Schwarzeneger, especially in the moment when he looks DIRECTLY AT THE CAMERA. Governor Awesome.
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