Chekhov's Gun in Screenwriting
Nov 04, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 43
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Episode description
Ever feel like a movie or show disappoints you? Like they missed an opportunity? Like they let you down somehow but you can't quite place it? Well, it might be a Chekhov's Gun problem. In this episode, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what Checkhov's Gun is, why it's important in writing stories, how to use it, and examples of great and failed uses of Chekhov's Gun in popular movies.
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Edited by Paul Lundquist
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