Matthew Thornbury, Matt Men Movies Podcast

This week we have the privilege to talk with Matthew Thornbury, again! Matt is a master of media and he runs a podcast: Matt Men Movies Podcast, that he dedicates primarily to movies. Join us to hear discussions about the simple steps to expert storytelling a la the Hero's Journey. We talk everything from the basis of childhood morality to the whiniest character in the Star Wars universe! This podcast you don't want to miss. To hear more from Matt you can find his podcast: Matt Men Movies Podcast and find him on social media.

Instagram/TikTok: @mattmenmoviespodcast or Twitter/X: @mediaartstalent

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Takeaways

• The hero's journey is a common mythological structure found in many stories.
• Examples from Star Wars and The Matrix illustrate the different stages of the hero's journey.
• Stories are important in teaching morality and passing down information.
• Matthew Thornberry has a podcast called Mat Men Movies Podcast.

 

Titles

• Introducing Mat Men Movies Podcast
• Exploring the Hero's Journey in Storytelling

Sound Bites

• "All of these things we kind of have in common"
• "The hero's journey basically comes from Joseph Campbell's book"
• "The transformation. That's when Neo realizes he can control the Matrix"

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

04:17Analyzing the Hero's Journey in Star Wars

06:36The Call to Adventure and the Supernatural Aid

10:41Challenges and Temptations

13:26The Dark Night Before the Storm

18:45Atonement and Return with the Elixir

23:19The Last Jedi and the Evolution of the Hero

29:17The Importance of Stories in Humanity

35:08Mat Men Movies Podcast and Conclusion