Movie Animals as Character Types
#ThinkpieceThursday – Even Animals have Character Types
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#TypesTuesday – There is no one way to be a wizard.
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When consensus is weakness
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Start with just One Hour a Day
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Pixar has lost its way.
Here’s why.
Biblical Nebuchadnezzar – Power of Will
Nebuchadnezzar Biblical Power of Will – When is Strength Weakness?
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All Stories Are About Loss and Grief
Continue readingBiblical Ruth – Power of Love
The Biblical Story of Ruth explores the tension between faithfulness and independence
Continue readingNine Different Santas
Saint Nick portrayed as all nine Character Types
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Happy Christmas, English Style!
Continue readingYesterday -Extraordinary vs the Ordinary
Extraordinary vs the Ordinary – Yesterday
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Greek Myth, Faust and Frankenstein: The Tragedy of Idealism
Continue readingSlumdog Millionaire, Lawrence of Arabia, & Ratatouille – The Same Kind of Character?
Fate vs Destiny: Slumdog Millionaire, Lawrence of Arabia, & Ratatouille
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Joe is a toxic Power of Love character in the Netflix series You
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Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove Wielded for Her Children
Continue readingPunch Drunk Love
A dark romantic comedy featuring two Power of Love protagonists.
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Giving and Getting Notes Effectively
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New eBook – Take your project to the next level
Continue readingThe Odd Couple: Excitement and Reason
#TypesTuesday – One of the funniest friendships in Cinema history
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#TypesTuesday – Moral Quandaries are Power of Love Dilemmas
Continue readingCan a character be beyond redemption?
#ThinkpieceThursday – Can a character ever truly be irredeemable?
Continue readingCrafting Characters In Documentaries
#ThinkpieceThursday – Documentaries must Craft Characters
Continue readingCalvin and Hobbes: Excitement and Conscience
#TypesTuesday – The strongest friendships can come from opposing types
Continue readingIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Crabs in a Barrel
#TypesTuesday – The Paddy’s Pub Gang are Crabs in a Barrel
Continue readingWhy NINE Character Types?
#ThinkpieceThursday – 9 is more than just a number
Continue readingCommunity and Interdependent Characters
#TypesTuesday – Ensembles work best when each character relies on the others
Continue readingRick & Morty: Excitement and Imagination
#TypesTuesday – Different character types at odds with each other create plot
Continue readingDoctor Who: One Character – Nine Types
#TypesTuesday – Doctor Who Is One Character Who Has Been Every Type
Continue readingJames Bond – From Power of Excitement to Power of Reason
#TypesTuesday – From Excitement to Reason, 007 style!
Continue readingBugs Bunny & Chaos
#TypesTuesday – Power of Excitement characters are Agents of Chaos
Continue readingWhy is the Cop on the Job?
“Why” cops do what they are do and “Why” they are affected by the job
Continue readingVintage Cop Shows – Why Is The Cop On The Job?
“How” a crime is solved is so much less important than “Why” the cops are doing what they are doing and “Why” they are affected by the job. If there is no “Why” it’s just cops going through the motions.
Continue readingBrave from Pixar – How Good is Good Enough?
“The standout characters, exciting set pieces and memorable songs that we’ve come to expect are absent. The truest advertising tagline would be, “From the studio that brought you ‘Cars 2.'”
Continue readingThe Avengers
#TypesTuesday – Each Avenger is absolutely true to their Character Type.
Continue readingThe Mating Season – Day Twenty Four – #40movies40days
The Mating Season is a good old fashioned Power of Love story in the best sense of the word.
Continue readingNFL Leadership Styles – Can You Help?
Sometimes it is really useful to look at the Character Types of real people to see how what they do or say defines them. The SuperBowl and the magnificent victory by Green Bay and their young quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a great example to start off with. I’d like to type all the major players in the NFL in terms of their leadership styles. I’m looking for some help here– with quotations or a link to a video as an illustrations. Can you help fill things out?
Continue readingBugs Bunny – Power of Excitement
#TypesTuesday – Bugs Bunny is a Power of Excitement character
Continue readingThe Princess and The Frog
The Princess and the Frog is the best romantic comedy of the last couple of years. It hits three of the most important emotional beats that make Romantic Comedies so emotionally satisfying.
Continue readingVague Characters
Read this if you are kind, strong willed, but can be self-critical.
Continue readingPower of Excitement
These characters are usually an agent of chaos. Their rakish push-the- envelop devil-may-care attitude inevitably shakes things up in a story. But their charm, ready wit and natural talent as an escape artist or improvisor often saves the day.
Continue readingCharacter Type Examples
#TypesTuesday – Here is a list of character examples.
Continue readingThe Dark Knight, The Joker and Dr. Hunter S. Thompson – Power of Excitement
Two characters and films that explore the Dark Side of this Character Type: Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and The Joker (brilliantly played by Heath Ledger) in Dark Knight . Each is a great look at the underbelly of this fascinating Character Type.
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