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38 | Writing Antagonists (And Why They’re Really About Your Hero)

By The Screenwriting Life

3:10 AM EDT on April 4, 2021

What do Voldemort, Regina George, and Hans Gruber have in common? They're great antagonists, of course! Whether it's an action movie, a comedy, or even a contemplative drama, story needs conflict, and antagonists CREATE conflict, so we're going to discuss what makes a great antagonist today on the show.For NPR's FULL Coverage Of Die Hard: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/18/978734467/die-hard-welcome-to-the-podcast-palLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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