Point North One-Shots https://pointnorthmedia.com Story expert Alastair Stephens discusses your favorite movies, books and TV shows. For more, visit PointNorthMedia.com! Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:46:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://pointnorthmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-PointNorthMedia-Glyph-Small-1-32x32.png Point North One-Shots | Point North Media https://pointnorthmedia.com 32 32 125484448 noCopyright Point North Media 2017Story expert Alastair Stephens discusses your favorite movies, books and TV shows. For more, visit PointNorthMedia.com!Story expert Alastair Stephens discusses your favorite movies, books and TV shows. For more, visit PointNorthMedia.com!Point North Mediapointnorthmedia@gmail.comPoint North Media One-Shot: The Princess Bride Movie https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-princess-bride-movie/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-princess-bride-movie/#respond Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:46:48 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=8508 The Princess Bride!]]>

In this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we’ll most likely kill you in the morning with the 1987 movie adaptation of The Princess Bride!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-princess-bride-movie/feed/ 0 8508 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we'll most likely kill you in the morning with the 1987 movie adaptation of The Princess Bride!Point North MediaIn this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we'll most likely kill you in the morning with the 1987 movie adaptation of The Princess Bride!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: The Princess Bride https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-princess-bride/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-princess-bride/#respond Sun, 11 Mar 2018 20:45:40 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=8397 The Princess Bride!]]>

In this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we dive into the inconceivable brilliance of William Goldman’s 1973 novel, The Princess Bride!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-princess-bride/feed/ 0 8397 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we dive into the inconceivable brilliance of William Goldman's 1973 novel, The Princess Bride!Point North MediaIn this long-awaited One Shot discussion, we dive into the inconceivable brilliance of William Goldman's 1973 novel, The Princess Bride!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: My Neighbor Totoro https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-my-neighbor-totoro/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-my-neighbor-totoro/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:18:15 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=8014 My Neighbor Totoro!]]>

In this session, we explore childhood, the magic of the natural world, and authenticity in Studio Ghibli’s 1988 movie My Neighbor Totoro!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-my-neighbor-totoro/feed/ 0 8014 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we explore childhood, the magic of the natural world, and authenticity in Studio Ghibli's 1988 movie My Neighbor Totoro!Point North MediaIn this session, we explore childhood, the magic of the natural world, and authenticity in Studio Ghibli's 1988 movie My Neighbor Totoro!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: A Christmas Carol https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-a-christmas-carol/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-a-christmas-carol/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:24:00 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7957 A Christmas Carol! ]]>

In this session, we explore Victorian ideas about Christmas and the supernatural in Charles Dickens’ immortal A Christmas Carol!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-a-christmas-carol/feed/ 1 7957 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we explore Victorian ideas about Christmas and the supernatural in Charles Dickens' immortal A Christmas Carol!Point North MediaIn this session, we explore Victorian ideas about Christmas and the supernatural in Charles Dickens' immortal A Christmas Carol!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: The Mummy (1999) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-mummy-1999/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-mummy-1999/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2017 04:37:49 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7899 The Mummy! ]]>

In this session, we dust off our revolvers and archaeology tools, and race through pulp adventure in The Mummy!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-mummy-1999/feed/ 1 7899 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we dust off our revolvers and archaeology tools, and race through pulp adventure in The Mummy!Point North MediaIn this session, we dust off our revolvers and archaeology tools, and race through pulp adventure in The Mummy!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Galaxy Quest https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-galaxy-quest/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-galaxy-quest/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:59:10 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7821 Galaxy Quest! ]]>

In this session, by Grabthar’s hammer, we discuss the 1999 sci-fi parody — or do we mean pastiche? — Galaxy Quest!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-galaxy-quest/feed/ 0 7821 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, by Grabthar's hammer, we discuss the 1999 sci-fi parody -- or do we mean pastiche? -- Galaxy Quest!Point North MediaIn this session, by Grabthar's hammer, we discuss the 1999 sci-fi parody -- or do we mean pastiche? -- Galaxy Quest!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Ready Player One https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-ready-player-one/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-ready-player-one/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:13:49 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7767 Ready Player One! ]]>

In this session, we discuss Ernest Cline’s 2011 geek-culture handbook, Ready Player One!

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-ready-player-one/feed/ 1 7767 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we discuss Ernest Cline's 2011 geek-culture handbook, Ready Player One!Point North MediaIn this session, we discuss Ernest Cline's 2011 geek-culture handbook, Ready Player One!Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: The NeverEnding Story (1984) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-neverending-story-1984/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-neverending-story-1984/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:18:16 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7525

In this session, we discuss the power of stories, the differences between fantasy and magical realism, Artax and Falcor, and hope and hopelessness.

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-the-neverending-story-1984/feed/ 0 7525 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we discuss the power of stories, the differences between fantasy and magical realism, Artax and Falcor, and hope and hopelessness.Point North MediaIn this session, we discuss the power of stories, the differences between fantasy and magical realism, Artax and Falcor, and hope and hopelessness.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: High Noon (1952) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-high-noon-1952/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-high-noon-1952/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2017 01:16:52 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7465

In this session, we discuss westerns which aren’t really westerns, the march of civilization, exceptional editing and the weight of small town life.

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-high-noon-1952/feed/ 0 7465 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we discuss westerns which aren't really westerns, the march of civilization, exceptional editing and the weight of small town life.Point North MediaIn this session, we discuss westerns which aren't really westerns, the march of civilization, exceptional editing and the weight of small town life.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Casablanca (1942) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-casablanca-1942/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-casablanca-1942/#respond Sun, 07 May 2017 20:14:07 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7369

In this session, we discuss noir and noir heroes, the frontier of Casablanca, and the importance of craft.

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Point North One-Shots is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-casablanca-1942/feed/ 0 7369 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we discuss noir and noir heroes, the frontier of Casablanca, and the importance of craft.Point North MediaIn this session, we discuss noir and noir heroes, the frontier of Casablanca, and the importance of craft.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Labyrinth (1986) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-labyrinth-1986/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-labyrinth-1986/#respond Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:37:06 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=7344

In this session, we discuss fairy tales and goblins, the importance of the right words, and the many, many things that Labyrinth has to say about sex and sexuality.

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]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-labyrinth-1986/feed/ 0 7344 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this session, we discuss fairy tales and goblins, the importance of the right words, and the many, many things that Labyrinth has to say about sex and sexuality.Point North MediaIn this session, we discuss fairy tales and goblins, the importance of the right words, and the many, many things that Labyrinth has to say about sex and sexuality.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Midnight In Paris (2011) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-midnight-in-paris-2011/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-midnight-in-paris-2011/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:20:44 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=286

In this one-shot discussion, we visit the golden age of Paris in Woody Allen’s magical-realist story of art and nostalgia.

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Point North One-Shots is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-midnight-in-paris-2011/feed/ 0 286 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this one-shot discussion, we visit the golden age of Paris in Woody Allen's magical-realist story of art and nostalgia.Point North MediaIn this one-shot discussion, we visit the golden age of Paris in Woody Allen's magical-realist story of art and nostalgia.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-2010/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-2010/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:17:49 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=284

In this special — and long-awaited — one-shot, I discuss the 2010 cult classic Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. How does the story work when adapted from Bryan Lee O’Malley’s seminal graphic novel series? What are we to make of the evil exes? Is this secretly one of the most progressive films of recent years? Join me for a boisterous discussion, and some promises of future Scott Pilgrim coverage!

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Point North One-Shots is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-2010/feed/ 0 284 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noIn this special -- and long-awaited -- one-shot, I discuss the 2010 cult classic Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.Point North MediaIn this special -- and long-awaited -- one-shot, I discuss the 2010 cult classic Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots One-Shot: Willow (1988) https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-willow-1988/ https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-willow-1988/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:13:49 +0000 http://pointnorthmedia.com/?p=279

For my very first Point North One-Shot discussion, I turned my attention to the 1988 fantasy movie Willow. Join me for a discussion of the mechanics of magic, fairies and elves, what drives a hero, and worldbuilding that extends beyond the edge of the frame!

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Point North One-Shots is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

]]> https://pointnorthmedia.com/one-shot-willow-1988/feed/ 0 279 pointnorthmedia@gmail.com (Point North Media)noFor my very first Point North One-Shot discussion, I turned my attention to the 1988 fantasy movie Willow.Point North MediaFor my very first Point North One-Shot discussion, I turned my attention to the 1988 fantasy movie Willow.Podcasts, Point North One-Shots