This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Anne (Season 3 Episode 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode includes: (1) how the premiere’s tone differs from the rest of the season; (2) hazy early plot turns; (3) multiple themes that raise a question on what the story’s about; and (4) […] The post Anne S3 E1 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Buffy and the Art of Story

Anne S3 E1

Two announcements for the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story: Buffy and the Art of Story Season 3 begins next Monday (August 10, 2020) with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3 premiere, Anne. The second Patron-Only Q&A has been posted on Patreon. (You can become a patron here for a dollar or more a […] The post Announcements Buffy and the Art of Story Season 3 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Announcements Buffy and the Art of Story Season 3

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story Buffy Season Two In Review (a discussion of Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a whole): This podcast episode covers (1) how Season 2 uses the bookends technique; (2) Season 2 themes; (3) character arcs; and (4) how Season 2 foreshadows Season 3 and […] The post Buffy Season Two In Review S2 E23 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Buffy Season Two In Review S2 E23

This week on the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story Becoming Part 2 (Season 2 Episode 22 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) why the pace of Part 2 is so fast compared to Becoming Part 1; (2) how to show emotion through a character’s actions; (3) the elements of […] The post Becoming Part 2 S2 E22 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Becoming Part 2 S2 E22

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story Becoming Part 1 (Season 2 Episode 21 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) use of recurring images and actions to link characters’ stories together; (2) major plot points through the Midpoint for the 2-episode story arc; (3) how those points intertwine with […] The post Becoming Part 1 S2 E21 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Becoming Part 1 S2 E21

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Go Fish (Season 2 Episode 20 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode covers (1) how the episode undercuts its light tone by treating disturbing issues as a joke; (2) some of the most fun lines in Buffy to date – including “Oh forgive me […] The post Go Fish S2 E20 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Go Fish S2 E20

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: I Only Have Eyes For You (Season 2 Episode 19 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) the interplay of plot and emotion; (2) surprising major turns after the three-quarter point in the episode; (3) whether the pop scares fit the narrative; and (4) […] The post I Only Have Eyes For You S2 E19 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

I Only Have Eyes For You S2 E19

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Killed By Death (Season 2 Episode 18 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode covers (1) what causes this episode’s slower pace; (2) whether the flashbacks are needed; (3) fuzzy major plot turns in unusual places; (4) just-in-time backstory; and (5) very subtle advances in […] The post Killed By Death S2 E18 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Killed By Death S2 E18

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Passion (Season 2 Episode 17 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) who the protagonist is – Angel or Buffy? (2) weaving together two strong plots; (3) underscoring tragedy by shifting a character’s tone; and (4) dramatic irony that ratchets up emotional pain. […] The post Passion S2 E17 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Passion S2 E17

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Season 2 Episode 16 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode covers (1) using humor to convey theme; (2) conflict that causes character growth (for Cordelia); (3) foreshadowing significant plot developments without giving anything away; and (4) intertwining many plotlines seamlessly. […] The post Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered S2 E16 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered S2 E16

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Phases (Season 2 Episode 15 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) why Buffy is the protagonist despite this being a key episode for Oz and Willow; (2) using humor and character development to hide clues; and (3) who Buffy feels she is […] The post Phases S2 E15 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Phases S2 E15

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Innocence (Season 2 Episode 14 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the conclusion of a two-part story: This podcast episode covers (1) the most heart-breaking Midpoint Reversal in all of Buffy; (2) how setting affects a scene’s emotional impact; (3) making the audience love your characters; and […] The post Innocence S2 E14 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Innocence S2 E14

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Surprise (Season 2 Episode 13 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the first of a two-part story: This podcast episode covers (1) hooks that keep the audience coming back – especially when the episode ends; (2) exposition through conflict; (3) snappy dialogue that makes drama more intense […] The post Surprise S2 E13 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Surprise S2 E13

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Bad Eggs (Season 2 Episode 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) two intersecting storylines that lack emotional weight; (2) unclear plot points in both stories; (3) a pace that lags a bit; (4) a theme of responsibility that doesn’t quite play […] The post Bad Eggs S2 E12 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Bad Eggs S2 E12

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: Ted (Season 2 Episode 11 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer): This podcast episode covers (1) how a seemingly throwaway episode foreshadows key developments for the entire series; (2) many metaphors that might not mix so well; and (3) dialogue that illustrates what works in Buffy’s relationship […] The post Ted S2 E11 appeared first on Lisa Lilly.

Ted S2 E11

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