# Analysis and Review **URL:** https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/analysis/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discuss.dramatica.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.dramatica.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [The Boy and the Heron - Dramatica Users Group Analysis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-boy-and-the-heron-dramatica-users-group-analysis/4122)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-boy-and-the-heron-dramatica-users-group-analysis/4122 "2025-09-17T18:13:37Z")
Live Dramatica Analysis: The Boy and the Heron — Tue, Sept 9 @ 7:00 PM PT Hosted by Chris Huntley & Jim Hull We’re diving deep into Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron through the lens of Dramatica—storyform candida… --- ## [Alex Garland's Civil War](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/alex-garlands-civil-war/4111)
**Author:** [@Lakis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Lakis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:45am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/alex-garlands-civil-war/4111 "2025-08-29T03:45:35Z")
The discussion of Captain America: Civil War reminded me of the Civil War movie Alex Garland made last year (a very different movie). I was able to find the script online and get Narrova to help come up with a storyform… --- ## [The Tale of Genji](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-tale-of-genji/4103)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:33am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-tale-of-genji/4103 "2025-08-29T03:33:56Z")
Just Read Lauren Groff’s article on TofG in THE ATLANTIC and it inspired me to feed this most non-Western of novels, as well as probably the first novel ever written, to our favorite story wizard. “give me a full and de… --- ## [Using Narrova to settle an eight-year old argument](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/using-narrova-to-settle-an-eight-year-old-argument/4106)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/using-narrova-to-settle-an-eight-year-old-argument/4106 "2025-08-29T03:28:51Z")
Can’t let @decastell hear about this one! In short, I uploaded the script for The Avengers and then asked: storyforming: please review the uploaded screenplay and determine the top possible 3 storyforms that might … --- ## [The Storyform vs. Marvel Cinematic Archetypes](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-storyform-vs-marvel-cinematic-archetypes/4101)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-storyform-vs-marvel-cinematic-archetypes/4101 "2025-08-26T22:03:48Z")
Check this one out! I was just demoing the new Storyform Builder, and what we did was grab the official most popular Storyform of the United States and Marvel movies in general (iykyk), added that to Narrova and asked: … --- ## [Narrova Analysis of "There Will Be Blood"](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/narrova-analysis-of-there-will-be-blood/4005)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/narrova-analysis-of-there-will-be-blood/4005 "2025-07-09T22:31:25Z")
Someone on the Discord asked if the version of Muse (Narrova), would be able to tell if There Will Be Blood had enough in it to qualify for a “grand-argument” story (Dramatica storyform). So I gave it a whirl… Not t… --- ## [Superman (2025) Storyform](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/superman-2025-storyform/4036)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 11:05pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/superman-2025-storyform/4036 "2025-08-20T23:05:14Z")
Anyone see it? Thoughts on the Storyform: Anyone have any other thoughts??? --- ## [Night of the Juggler](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/night-of-the-juggler/4067)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/night-of-the-juggler/4067 "2025-08-18T00:39:18Z")
Just saw this “lost” movie last night at IFC theater, was blown away. In the same class as Warriors and After Hours, a nighmare journey through New York from 1980. And it’s free on youtube! Still digesting but want to a… --- ## [KPop Demon Hunters?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/kpop-demon-hunters/4033)
**Author:** [@mlucas](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/mlucas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/kpop-demon-hunters/4033 "2025-08-17T00:49:29Z")
Has anyone watched this? It’s animated musical action, and seems pretty popular on Netflix … after watching it on her own, my 15-year-old made me and my wife watch it with her. It was fantastic, I definitely recommend it… --- ## [Companion (2025) - Dramatica Analysis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/companion-2025-dramatica-analysis/4047)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/companion-2025-dramatica-analysis/4047 "2025-08-13T14:54:08Z")
Next Tuesday at 7 pm Pacific, the Dramatica Users Group—hosted by Chris Huntley and Jim Hull—will be diving into Companion for our film‑analysis session. Feel free to watch the film beforehand and jump into the discussio… --- ## [Foundation TV Series](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/foundation-tv-series/4048)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/foundation-tv-series/4048 "2025-08-10T13:22:15Z")
Let’s analyze Foundation tv series. Spoilers ▶ Summary --- ## [Donkey Kong Bananza](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/donkey-kong-bananza/4037)
**Author:** [@Hankg](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Hankg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/donkey-kong-bananza/4037 "2025-07-31T15:53:01Z")
Not sure how many gamers we have here, but I’m almost done with DK: Bananza, which is being hailed for, among other things, its compelling story (compared to typical Nintendo, which isn’t a very high bar). Spoilers ahead… --- ## [NCP: Story Drivers for Nightmare Before Christmas](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ncp-story-drivers-for-nightmare-before-christmas/4024)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ncp-story-drivers-for-nightmare-before-christmas/4024 "2025-07-28T23:12:53Z")
We’re starting a new project, to show off a use case for NCP (Narrative Context Protocol), and as part of the example we want to use The Nightmare Before Christmas. The film has always been a great example of an insuffi… --- ## [Wicked: Dramatica Users Group Analysis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/wicked-dramatica-users-group-analysis/3996)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/wicked-dramatica-users-group-analysis/3996 "2025-07-09T22:31:57Z")
Hey everyone! Join us this Tuesday (7pm pacific) for the Dramatic Users Group, featuring a special analysis of Wicked led by Chris Huntley and hosted by me. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand new to dramatic storyte… --- ## [Ideas for 2025 movies for analysis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ideas-for-2025-movies-for-analysis/3943)
**Author:** [@hnif](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/hnif)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ideas-for-2025-movies-for-analysis/3943 "2025-07-04T19:37:27Z")
I don’t know if this is the place to mention movie suggestions for the dramatica group to analyze in burbank … but here goes, anyway: the shining. --- ## [The Last Holiday](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-last-holiday/3938)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-last-holiday/3938 "2025-07-04T19:35:49Z")
Tonight’s Dramatica Users Group analysis is here LIVE: Launch Meeting - Zoom --- ## [Mouin Rouge's ending](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/mouin-rouges-ending/3985)
**Author:** [@mlucas](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/mlucas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/mouin-rouges-ending/3985 "2025-06-19T16:09:43Z")
The official storyform has Moulin Rouge as a Tragedy (Failure/Bad), but I rewatched this last night (first time since seeing it in the theatre back in 2001!) and the ending definitely felt more bittersweet. There is a cl… --- ## [Group Analysis of "The Wild Robot"](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/group-analysis-of-the-wild-robot/3979)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/group-analysis-of-the-wild-robot/3979 "2025-06-11T16:33:53Z")
Join us this Tuesday, June 10 at 7 PM PST for a live group analysis of The Wild Robot! Hosted by Dramatica co‑creator Chris Huntley, this session will explore the story structure, character arcs, and narrative subtext of… --- ## [Dramatica Users Group Analysis of "The Holdovers"](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-users-group-analysis-of-the-holdovers/3961)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-users-group-analysis-of-the-holdovers/3961 "2025-05-14T17:33:36Z")
Just a quick reminder that tonight is our monthly Dramatica Users Group meeting. We’re diving into the narrative structure of the film “The Holdovers”, with a special session led by Dramatica co-creator Chris Huntley. … --- ## [Network Map of All Storyforms](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/network-map-of-all-storyforms/724)
**Author:** [@bobRaskoph](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/bobRaskoph)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/network-map-of-all-storyforms/724 "2024-10-14T09:46:11Z")
Here is something I just wanted to share with everyone but didn’t deserve its own thread or anything. This is a network map of all the storyforms collected on dramatica.com and narrativefirst.com. Two stories on one n… --- ## [I, Robot DUG Meeting](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/i-robot-dug-meeting/3933)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/i-robot-dug-meeting/3933 "2024-10-10T00:20:23Z")
For those looking to join, here it is! --- ## [Lord of the Rings - Frodo's drama](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/lord-of-the-rings-frodos-drama/436)
**Author:** [@bobRaskoph](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/bobRaskoph)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/lord-of-the-rings-frodos-drama/436 "2024-10-05T11:05:57Z")
So I decided to just go for it, and see what people think. This is about the Frodo/Gollum story, mostly referencing the movies rather than the books. No idea how different the storyform would be (if at all). OS: Destro… --- ## [Oldboy DUG Meeting](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/oldboy-dug-meeting/3927)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/oldboy-dug-meeting/3927 "2024-08-16T00:07:04Z")
For those looking to join tonight: Launch Meeting - Zoom --- ## [Ted Lasso Story Goal](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ted-lasso-story-goal/3507)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ted-lasso-story-goal/3507 "2024-07-15T01:07:36Z")
I rewatched Ted Lasso and am curious what to make of the Story Goal. Obvious warning: lots of spoilers ahead, so I’m hiding it: SummaryClearly, the Antagonist wants the team to get relegated, and this happens. But it’s… --- ## [Everything Everywhere All At Once: DUG for June](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-dug-for-june/3907)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-dug-for-june/3907 "2024-05-29T01:02:14Z")
We switched the film we’ll be analyzing in June to Everything Everywhere All At Once. The previous choice, I, Robot will be moved to October. Oh, also–I’ll be leading the analysis. :blush: Feel free to join, June 11… --- ## [Devil in a Blue Dress storyform](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/devil-in-a-blue-dress-storyform/3905)
**Author:** [@pattyloof](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/pattyloof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/devil-in-a-blue-dress-storyform/3905 "2024-05-19T14:03:53Z")
I just saw this film with my daughter for the first time last night, and we were talking about it for some time afterwards. I thought I’d take a stab at the storyform! there will be spoilers I’m going to put in my thou… --- ## [The Music Man Analysis Replay](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-music-man-analysis-replay/3894)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:24am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-music-man-analysis-replay/3894 "2024-04-11T04:24:25Z")
Now available for you here: The Music Man: Dramatica Users Group Analysis --- ## [DUG Film for March: Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles: Mutant Mayhem](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dug-film-for-march-teenage-ninja-mutant-turtles-mutant-mayhem/3878)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dug-film-for-march-teenage-ninja-mutant-turtles-mutant-mayhem/3878 "2024-03-15T00:30:08Z")
The film for March is Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The event is open to all and you can find out details here: --- ## [DUG Film for February: Oppenheimer](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dug-film-for-february-oppenheimer/3871)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dug-film-for-february-oppenheimer/3871 "2024-02-15T02:32:28Z")
The film for Feb is Oppenheimer. Details on how to join are here: Oppenheimer Dramatica Users Group Analysis --- ## [Barbie DUG Recording Available](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/barbie-dug-recording-available/3870)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/barbie-dug-recording-available/3870 "2024-01-21T00:12:00Z")
This has been posted here: Barbie - Dramatica Users Group Analysis I also posted a huge write-up of it here: Barbie - Analysis - Narrative First [Previous page](https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/analysis/6.md) [Next page](https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/analysis/6.md?page=2)