Interbrews 32 – Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Review!

Interbrews 32 – Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Review!

40 Years ago, Empire Strikes Back hit the theaters. One of the best movies of all time and the best of the Star Wars canon, authors MB Mooney and Steven Faletti went to the theater to experience it once again. Hear our thoughts and insights of a movie we know by heart.

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In this episode:

Why is Empire the best Star Wars movie?

How was Empire a great example of expert writing?

How did George Lucas succeed in making a sequel better than the original?

Author MB Mooney shares his first experience with Empire Strikes Back.

How is Empire one of the best movies of all time?

What can we learn from the writing of Empire?

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Brew & Ink Podcast – s6 ep7 – Hornet’s Nest ch 7 Hero is a Four Letter Word

Brew & Ink Podcast – s6 ep7 – Hornet’s Nest ch 7 Hero is a Four Letter Word

What is the difference between complexity and complication? The Brew & Ink crew discuss why modern stories need to add more complexity to their stories. Then Steven shares Hornet’s Nest, chapter 7 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote on the next chapter!

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In this episode:

What is the difference between complexity and complication?

What are some examples in recent stories of too much complication?

What are some examples in recent stories of writing with great complexity?

Why do modern writers need to learn more about complexity?

Steven shares Hornet’s Nest, chapter 7 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.

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Interbrews 31 – AVATAR Last Airbender S2 SPOILER FILLED Review

Interbrews 31 – AVATAR Last Airbender S2 SPOILER FILLED Review

After a review of the beginning of Avatar: The Last Airbender and season 1, the Brew & Ink crew discuss season 2. How did the characters develop? Did the writing and story continue to impress? What were the favorite episodes? All this and more.

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In this episode:

How was season 2 compared to season 1?

What were the character arcs through season 2?

What were some of our favorite episodes from season 2?

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Brew & Ink Podcast – S 6 Ep 6 – Stampede! Ch. 6 of Hero is a Four Letter Word

Brew & Ink Podcast – S 6 Ep 6 – Stampede! Ch. 6 of Hero is a Four Letter Word

You voted for it! Stampede! First, the Brew & Ink Crew discuss the spots that inspire them to be creative. Then MB Mooney shares STAMPEDE, chapter 6 of HERO IS A FOUR LETTER WORD. Listen and vote for the direction of the next episode!

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In this episode:

Quick updates from the Brew & Ink Crew on their Labor Day weekend.

Steven, Katie, and Britt share their favorite places to get inspired and write.

What are some “bucket list” places to go and get inspiration?

Author MB Mooney shares Stampede, chapter 6 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.

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Brew & Ink Podcast – S6 Ep5 – Trouble Ch5 Hero is a Four Letter Word

Brew & Ink Podcast – S6 Ep5 – Trouble Ch5 Hero is a Four Letter Word

Break into song! The amazing Hamilton has been hugely popular, and that has inspired the Brew & Ink Crew to go over their favorite musicals, what makes a great musical, and maybe even sing a little. Then Katie Nunchucks brings us TROUBLE, chapter 5 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote!

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In this episode:

What makes a great musical?

Why do we have musicals?

What are some of our favorite musicals (not counting Hamilton)?

Why is the opening song so important?

What are some examples of great opening songs?

Katie shares Trouble, chapter 5 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.

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Interbrews 30 – Avatar: The Last Airbender S1 SPOILER FILLED Review

Interbrews 30 – Avatar: The Last Airbender S1 SPOILER FILLED Review

The classic animated series from Nickelodeon, AVATAR The Last Airbender, is on Netflix and available for a whole new generation of kids to experience. Our Brew & Ink Crew is joined by a teen that’s seen it for the first time (special guest Micah), along with adults that watched back when it aired or saw it recently for the first time. We go through Season 1 episode by episode, giving thoughts as writers and fans. SPOILER FILLED!

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In this episode:

What is the background of the Nickelodeon series, Avatar the Last Airbender?

Why was it so popular when it came out?

How has it remained so popular?

The Brew & Ink Crew look at the writing and structure of the show.

The Crew look at their favorite episodes of season 1.

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