Jim Hull's Story Fanatic

This is Story Fanatic, a collection of articles covering story structure and analysis for
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

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Sad to think that many will miss out on this wonderful experience because of their prejudices towards wizardry and fanciful potions. While this latest and last installment perhaps works better on its own than any of the previous films, its real strength lies in the completeness it brings to the entire series. To get the greatest emotional punch, one must watch these films as if they were one. Start with the first and view a film a day, soaking in the character and situations and getting a greater feel for the real story being told here. In that way, the entirety of the message being conveyed can be accurately appreciated and the emotional resonance can be felt to its fullest.

The series plays out as a fantastic example of story structure not as a template to be followed, but rather as a device for conveying meaning. Buy the boxed set and get lost in epic and purposeful storytelling.

Harry Potter and the Amulet of Story Structure

Harry Potter and the Amulet of Story Structure

Tragic are the ones who skip this series due to a lack of interest in wizardry or potion-making. Seen individually, the films play out as entertaining yet basic childrens tales. Yet viewed as one entire story, the saga resonates with an emotional clarity rarely found in popular cinema today. Those who avoid these films because of preconceptions towards fantasy cheat themselves of an experience unlike anything else.