The ART of STORY

About The ART of STORY

EACH WEEK WE DO A DETAILED DECONSTRUCTION OF A MOVIE TO IDENTIFY THE STORY STRUCTURE, CHARACTER AND THEME. THEN SEE WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM IT. DIAGRAMS AND VIDEO ARE AVAILABLE AT: CinematiCore.com SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES AND ALL THE LATEST DIAGRAMS.

Publisher

Adam Argot

Category

society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Dec 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2025

   APOCALYPSE NOW DECODED - EPISODE 1: THE BUTCHER & THE CHEF

   EPISODES DROP TUESDAYS AT 10am (California Time) For downloads and updates -- Subscribe at CINEMATICORE.COM (http://CINEMATICORE.COM) APOCALYPSE NOW: DECODED is a 7 part series analyzing the plot, dramatic structure and allegory of the Francis Ford Coppola film apocalypse now. The series is available on Spotify and YouTube in both audio and audio video formats. You can download the diagrams of the dramatic structure and character arc below. This is intended to reference as we vivisect this work of art. We will be drawing on tools of story development presented in my book “The Story Ritual: Character Arcs & Rites Of Passage.”

2. 

   15 Apr 2024

   ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

   Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 15: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND - PREMIERES MONDAY MARCH 4th 10am PST Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard #hiddenmeaning #movieexplained #moviereview #screenwriting #screenwritingtips #eternalsunshine

3. 

   1 Apr 2024

   EPISODE 13: PAGE 1 ESSENTIALS

   Presented by CinematiCore In this series of podcasts we do deep dive analysis into your Page One of your screenplay - formatting, dramatic structure, and cinematic writing. For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard #hiddenmeaning #movieexplained #moviereview #screenwriting #screenwritingtips

4. 

   1 Apr 2024

   EPISODE 12: PAGE 1 ESSENTIALS

   Presented by CinematiCore In this series of podcasts we do deep dive analysis into your Page One of your screenplay - formatting, dramatic structure, and cinematic writing. For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard #hiddenmeaning #movieexplained #moviereview #screenwriting #screenwritingtips

5. 

   14 Mar 2024

   EPISODE 10: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

   Presented by CinematiCore THE ART OF STORY: THROWBACK-CAST For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 10: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL - PREMIERES MONDAY MARCH 4th 10am PST Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Todd Linsley at http://toddisfunny.com/ (http://toddisfunny.com/) #hiddenmeaning #movieexplained #moviereview #screenwriting #screenwritingtips

6. 

   26 Feb 2024

   EPISODE 9: NETWORK

   Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. NETWORk (1976) | EPISODE 9 Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Adam William Cahill on Instagram @wildstagmedia https://www.wildstagproductions.com (https://www.wildstagproductions.com) #hiddenmeaning #movieexplained #moviereview #screenwriting #screenwritingtips #network

7. 

   19 Feb 2024

   EPISODE 8: SE7EN

   Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Todd Linsley at http://toddisfunny.com/ (http://toddisfunny.com/) #hiddenmeaning (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hiddenmeaning) #movieexplained (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movieexplained) #moviereview (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview) #screenwriting (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/screenwriting) #screenwritingtips (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/screenwritingtips)

8. 

   13 Feb 2024

   So, Here's My Theory EP 3: Comedian As Director

   Presented by CinematiCore Subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) In this epidosde we hav an in depth discussion trying to define the extrememly elusive adjective: "CINEMATIC" What does CINEMATIC mean, and how doe we achieve it as artists? "SO, HERE'S MY THEORY" is part of the ART OF STORY series where we do deep-dive discussion on film, story, and art. Adam Argot is joiined by filmmakers, Ramesh Iyer and Adam Judd. This podcast is for filmmakers, storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, editors, designers, and most importantly - anyone who loves film. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Ramesh Iyer on Instagram @boniyer #filmtheory #screenwriting #filmmaking #movieexplained #cinematic

9. 

   5 Feb 2024

   EPISODE 7: WHIPLASH

   Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 10: WHIPLASH Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Todd Linsley at http://toddisfunny.com/ (http://toddisfunny.com/) #hiddenmeaning #movieexplained #moviereview #screenwriting #screenwritingtips #whiplashmovie

10. 

    23 Jan 2024

    So, Here's My Theory EP 2: GOING DEEP

    Presented by CinematiCore Subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) In this epidosde we hav an in depth discussion trying to define the extrememly elusive adjective: "CINEMATIC" What does CINEMATIC mean, and how doe we achieve it as artists? "SO, HERE'S MY THEORY" is part of the ART OF STORY series where we do deep-dive discussion on film, story, and art. Adam Argot is joiined by filmmakers, Ramesh Iyer and Adam Judd. This podcast is for filmmakers, storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, editors, designers, and most importantly - anyone who loves film. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Ramesh Iyer on Instagram @boniyer #filmtheory #screenwriting #filmmaking #movieexplained #cinematic

11. 

    22 Jan 2024

    STORY BY NUMBERS 1: STORY WARS

    Order Here: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Available on Audible Here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CS728L57 (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CS728L57)... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWl5eFBTWkw5VUllcTZrU3FNR3JHSkdDQkZlQXxBQ3Jtc0tubEdpVFVETW1tVXI3WmlQcVBNM3VBQS1PRy15akhkRlQzSl9aUS15eUpOS0pnUTNXd2pEdlFSZ0tPRjZtN01sZ0l2TlN0MXk3c0F6S3NOQXBCMmNJS1JyVlVnSDNxbDRmLURJZXJ2ejdsV2xSOFp2VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audible.com%2Fpd%2FB0CS728L57%3Fsource_code%3DASSORAP0511160006%26share_location%3Dpdp&v=nDLoiMJXQS0) This ain't your guru's story structure. Please enjoy a taste of this delicious excerpt from the introduction of the industry-shattering phenomenon STORY BY NUMBERS. Hyperbole? Perhaps. Will it make you a better writer/storyteller? Most def. Will you enjoy the salacious, irreverent take on story? You and I both know you will. Order your copy at cinematicore.com (http://cinematicore.com)

12. 

    22 Jan 2024

    EPISODE 6: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN

    Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to cinematicore.com (http://cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 7: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN -TEASER -INTRODUCTIONS -MOVIE OVERVIEW -PLOT STRUCTURE -CHARACTER -WHAT IT'S REALLY ABOUT -CRITICISM -CONCLUSION Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Adam William Cahill on Instagram @wildstagmedia (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRv9wO59TgHSpqayfrngFsg)https://www.wildstagproductions.com (https://www.wildstagproductions.com)

13. 

    15 Jan 2024

    SO, HERE'S MY THEROY EP1: "CINEMATIC" DEFINED

    Presented by CinematiCore Subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) In this epidosde we hav an in depth discussion trying to define the extrememly elusive adjective: "CINEMATIC" What does CINEMATIC mean, and how doe we achieve it as artists? "SO, HERE'S MY THEORY" is part of the ART OF STORY series where we do deep-dive discussion on film, story, and art. Adam Argot is joiined by filmmakers, Ramesh Iyer and Adam Judd. This podcast is for filmmakers, storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, editors, designers, and most importantly - anyone who loves film. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Ramesh Iyer on Instagram @boniyer #filmtheory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/filmtheory) #screenwriting (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/screenwriting) #filmmaking (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/filmmaking) #movieexplained (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movieexplained) #cinematic (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cinematic)

14. 

    8 Jan 2024

    EPISODE 5: SIGNS

    Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to cinematicore.com (http://cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 5: SIGNS -TEASER -INTRODUCTIONS -MOVIE OVERVIEW -PLOT STRUCTURE -CHARACTER -WHAT IT'S REALLY ABOUT -CRITICISM -CONCLUSION Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Adam William Cahill on Instagram @wildstagmedia (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRv9wO59TgHSpqayfrngFsg)https://www.wildstagproductions.com (https://www.wildstagproductions.com)

15. 

    7 Jan 2024

    EPISODE 4: PRISONERS

    Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard

16. 

    1 Jan 2024

    EPISODE 3: DUNE

    Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Todd Linsley at http://toddisfunny.com/ (http://toddisfunny.com/)

17. 

    18 Dec 2023

    EPISODE 2: BLADE RUNNER 2049

    Presented by CinematiCore For diagrams and downloads subscribe to cinematicore.com (http://cinematicore.com) Welcome to the Art of Story where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 2: BLADE RUNNER 2049 -TEASER -INTRODUCTIONS 00:01:00 -MOVIE OVERVIEW 00:06:24 -PLOT STRUCTURE 00:16:16 -CHARACTER 00:54:30 -WHAT IT'S REALLY ABOUT 01:15:21 -CRITICISM 02:06:58 -CONCLUSION 02:23:15 Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Adam William Cahill on Instagram @wildstagmedia (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRv9wO59TgHSpqayfrngFsg)https://www.wildstagproductions.com (https://www.wildstagproductions.com)

18. 

    11 Dec 2023

    EPISODE 1: ARRIVAL

    PRESENTED BY CINEMATICORE For diagrams and downloads subscribe to cinematicore.com (http://cinematicore.com) This is our inaugural story podcast, where we do a deep-dive excavation of story structure, and explore the way it uses themes to analyze what this movie is really about. This is for storytelling artists of all kinds, from writers to directors, cinematographers, to storyboard artist, to fans. EPISODE 1: ARRIVAL -TEASER -INTRODUCTIONS 00:00:27 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=27s) -MOVIE OVERVIEW 00:04:29 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=269s) -PLOT STRUCTURE 00:12:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=735s) -CHARACTER 00:55:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=3328s) -WHAT IT'S REALLY ABOUT 1:04:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=3849s) -WHAT DIDN'T LAND - 01:32:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=5544s) -CONCLUSION 02:07:43 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjK8RlVnTs&t=7663s) Subscribe to the Art of Story Podcast to submit a listener question: https://www.cinematicore.com (https://www.cinematicore.com) Follow Adam Argot on Instagram @cinematicstoryboard Follow Adam William Cahill on Instagram @wildstagmedia (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRv9wO59TgHSpqayfrngFsg) https://www.wildstagproductions.com (https://www.wildstagproductions.com)

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