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Narrative & Subtext

The minutia of large scale operations presented as an entry point into our characters' world and lifestyle

#WorldBuilding
1 director5 episodesin Plot Devices
Raised byJulio

Martin Scorsese

5 episodes touching this theme
  • Not explored
    King of Comedy

    · raised by Julio

    "You decide we’re not really walked through TV as a system; we’re stuck in Rupert’s head instead."

    Cross-refThe WireZero Dark Thirty
  • Strongly explored
    Goodfellas

    · raised by Julio

    "You love how the film teaches the mob’s day-to-day business as a way into Henry’s hunger to thrive."

    Cross-refThe Big ShortZero Dark Thirty
  • Strongly explored
    The Aviator

    · raised by Julio

    "You like how plane engineering, test flights and studio deals become the way into Hughes’s psyche."

    Cross-refZero Dark ThirtyThe Big Short
  • Strongly explored
    The Irishman

    · raised by Julio

    "You appreciate the detail around union politics, hits, money flows and how Frank slots into that machine."

    Cross-refAll the President's MenZero Dark Thirty
  • Strongly explored
    Killers of the Flower Moon

    · raised by Julio

    "You unpack the paperwork, headrights and quiet plotting as the horrifying admin of genocide."

    Cross-refZero Dark ThirtyThe Big Short