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Cinema & Storytelling: How MacGuffins Can Ruin Movies

 


"How MacGuffins Can Ruin Movies"
by Just Write

MacGuffins are ubiquitous in Hollywood blockbusters, and are often the root cause of overly simplistic storytelling. In this episode, I take a look at the pitfalls of using this narrative device, as well as 5 ways to make this trope more interesting, unique and effective.
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