One Battle After Another is the latest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson and one of the most talked-about films of the year, earning several Academy Award nominations. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, the story blends political intrigue, personal loyalties, and generational conflict as a group of characters struggle to reconcile the consequences of the past with the pressures of the present. If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s a great time to catch up before the meeting—it’s currently available to stream on several major platforms.
The Dramatica Users Group (DUG) is our monthly community gathering where we analyze stories using the Dramatica theory of story. In each meeting we break down a film or novel, discuss its storyform and narrative dynamics, and invite everyone to share their insights and questions.
All are welcome to join this month’s DUG session.
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Pacific)
To participate, join us via Zoom at the scheduled time using this link:
Direct Zoom link for the meeting
The recording of the session will be available the next day on the Dramatica platform at:
Hope to see you there!