The infamous Shawn Shaw is a comedian and filmmaker in the Chicago area. You can catch him in 'Coconut Cruise', coming soon to a screen near you đź’Ż
In this episode, we discuss why 2014 was the last great year for movies, why collaborative writing is best, what makes for a good comedy film, the brilliance and failure of Game of Thrones, the sad truth of Disney's Star Wars, when one can expect the strongly anticipated sequel to the cult classic 'Coconut Cruise', and much more! 🔥
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Game of Thrones Story
1:26 - Brianna of Tarth Fight
2:53 - Epic Scope of Game of Thrones
3:41 - The Bigger Problem: Ice Zombies vs. The Throne
4:29 - Speculations on Jon Snow’s Resurrection
4:50 - Disappointment in Later Seasons
5:14 - The Long Night and Battle for the Throne
5:45 - Challenges of Adaptation Without Book Material
6:29 - Game of Thrones’ Themes and Bran’s Arc
7:10 - Religious Conflicts in Westeros
8:29 - Reflections on Freedom of Religion in Game of Thrones
9:12 - Historical and Cultural Comparisons
10:29 - Relativity of Knowledge and Civilization
12:12 - America’s Youth and Global Perception
13:18 - Hollywood’s Role in American Identity
14:39 - America’s Experiment with Personal Liberty
16:10 - Empathy as a Social Tool
17:17 - Resourcefulness and Initiative in Society
19:27 - Community Support and Building Blocks
21:02 - Choosing Reactions and Responsibility
22:29 - Reflecting Within and Expanding Creativity
24:08 - Movie Inspiration: Whiplash
25:15 - Drive and Obsession for Success
26:05 - The Last Great Year for Movies: 2014
27:10 - Disappointments in Recent Film Trends
29:13 - Mixed Reception to Star Wars Sequels
31:15 - Distractions vs. Real Problems in Society
32:29 - Unity in the Face of Natural Disasters
33:12 - Local Communities and Helping Each Other
34:45 - Finding Personal Callings
36:04 - Nostalgia for Golden Age Disney Animation
38:10 - Tupac and Unexpected Inspirations
39:45 - Speculating on Tupac’s Legacy
40:32 - Watching Bad Movies for Perspective
42:09 - Comedy Writing and Building Storylines
44:10 - Importance of Strong Narratives
46:28 - Creating a Sequel for Coconut Cruise
48:53 - Test Screenings and Audience Reactions
51:37 - Hollywood Missteps and Missed Opportunities
54:00 - Writing Challenges and Inspiration
56:00 - Lessons Learned from First Coconut Cruise
57:15 - Refining Creative Processes
59:33 - Writers’ Rooms and Collaborative Creativity
1:02:24 - The Power of Why in Storytelling
1:04:11 - Lessons in Character and Plot Development
1:06:45 - Changes in Writing Practices Over Time
1:08:15 - Navigating Mean-Spirited Comedy
1:09:54 - The Value of Collaboration and Group IQ
1:12:11 - Taking Your Shot and Winning Mindsets
1:14:40 - Finding Strengths and Purpose
1:18:02 - Behind the Scenes of Coconut Cruise
1:20:13 - Directing, Fun, and Creating Loose Performances
1:20:17 - Discussing Hollywood's Hypocrisy and the Impact of Writers' Strikes
1:20:52 - Escapism in Movies: Criticizing Politics in Modern Films
1:22:00 - Marvel and Star Wars: Overcomplication and Storytelling Issues
1:23:05 - WandaVision and Poor Writing in Marvel's Series
1:25:04 - The Decline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
1:27:03 - Star Wars Sequels and Nostalgia Overload
1:31:32 - Critiquing Prequels and Expanded Universes in Star Wars
1:33:09 - Andor and Shrinking the Star Wars Universe
1:36:04 - Game of Thrones Sequel Potential and Missed Story Arcs
1:38:36 - The Balance of Fantasy and Realism in Game of Thrones
1:41:23 - The Walking Dead: Narrative Missteps and Character Betrayals
1:47:33 - Marriage as a Concept and Societal Views on Commitment
1:55:11 - Apocalypse Scenarios: Survival and Adaptation
1:57:04 - The Decline of The Walking Dead and Trust in Storytelling
2:00:55 - Reflecting on Great TV Writing (Sopranos, The Wire)
2:05:52 - Exploring Comics Beyond Marvel and DC
2:10:55 - Conclusion
