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Ashlynn and Jana analyze plotlines and storytelling techniques in movies.
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Crimson Peak and the Science of Storytelling

PlottedOct 14, 2021

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Nuthin' good comes out of da bayou - House on the Bayou

Nuthin' good comes out of da bayou - House on the Bayou

Ashlynn and Jana review Blumhouse's 2021 film House on the Bayou. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 19, 202234:22
How dead is it? It's dead dead - The St. Francisville Experiment

How dead is it? It's dead dead - The St. Francisville Experiment

Spooky szn is here! Welcome to the Horror Highway, where Plotted picks a state and selects a few movies from that state to review! This round comes from Louisiana. Home to swamps, reptilian creatures, and voodoo. Ashlynn and Jana review the St. Francisville Experiment (2000) -a found footage movie produced a year after the Blair Witch Project- and it's many flaws. Insta: @Plottedpodcast
Oct 12, 202233:20
Darling, I'm worried - Don't Worry Darling

Darling, I'm worried - Don't Worry Darling

Ashlynn and Jana review the movie, Don't Worry Darling. Insta: @Plottedpodcast
Oct 05, 202245:20
Mustaches are In!! - Top Gun Maverick

Mustaches are In!! - Top Gun Maverick

Ashlynn and Jana review the hit movie, Top Gun Maverick, and talk about the elements that make this action movie stand out. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Sep 28, 202228:39
Big family, bigger drama! - My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Big family, bigger drama! - My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Ashlynn and Jana comment on what makes this classic rom-com so great! Insta: @plottedpodcast
Sep 21, 202227:44
I am Emo - The Batman (2022)

I am Emo - The Batman (2022)

Jana and Ashlynn review The Batman and where the writers failed Bruce Wayne as a character. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Sep 14, 202239:57
The worst movie ever - ATLA

The worst movie ever - ATLA

Jana makes Ashlynn watch the movie version of the Avatar the Last Airbender series and it may be the worst writing they've seen. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Sep 07, 202238:57
Master of the Mansplain- Multiverse of Madness

Master of the Mansplain- Multiverse of Madness

Ashlynn and Jana review Marvel's Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and analyze why Marvel's is scared of powerful women in this movie. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Aug 31, 202234:45
It was Vecna all along - Stranger Things 4 (full season review)

It was Vecna all along - Stranger Things 4 (full season review)

Ashlynn and Jana review Stranger Things season 4, parts 1 and 2, while agreeing to disagree. Insta: @Plottedpodcast
Aug 24, 202237:48
Ready Player What? - Ready Player One

Ready Player What? - Ready Player One

Ashlynn and Jana compare the book and movie adaptation of Ready Player One. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Aug 17, 202248:18
Ashlynn's Choice - Until Dawn

Ashlynn's Choice - Until Dawn

Ashlynn and Jana review the popular horror video game Until Dawn. Ashlynn recently played it for the first time and made some interesting choices... Insta: @Plottedpodcast
Aug 10, 202227:18
X-men X-pert -Booked- Days of Future Past

X-men X-pert -Booked- Days of Future Past

Jana summarizes and reviews the original X-men Days of Future Past comic books. Insta:@plottedpodcast + @writethruchaos
Jul 25, 202227:48
The Batman comic to rule them all!- Booked: Batman and Son

The Batman comic to rule them all!- Booked: Batman and Son

Jana reviews the comic volume detailing Damian Wayne's orgin in the batverse. Insta: @plottedpodcast + @writethruchaos
Jul 16, 202218:35
I Wanna Move to Mars- Booked- Red Rising

I Wanna Move to Mars- Booked- Red Rising

Jana reviews and breaks down Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Insta: @plottedpodcast + @writethruchaos
Jun 28, 202220:40
What kind of a love triangle?!?- Booked- What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo

What kind of a love triangle?!?- Booked- What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo

Jana reviews Rose Szabo's debut novel. Insta: plottedpodcast. Jana's insta: @writethruchaos
May 11, 202215:52
Book talks (Children of Blood and Bone, SLAY, Small Favors)

Book talks (Children of Blood and Bone, SLAY, Small Favors)

A new segment on Plotted where we talk about books! For this episode Jana will be booktalking Children of Blood and Bone, SLAY, and Small Favors for a grad school assignment. Be sure to check out these books!
Apr 10, 202210:18
Booked (a new Plotted show)

Booked (a new Plotted show)

Introducing our new book review segment!
Apr 08, 202202:20
We Choose Violence! - The Hating Game

We Choose Violence! - The Hating Game

Ashlynn, Jana, and special guest Addy (AKA @casualcinderella) talk about the new book to movie film The Hating Game. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Dec 22, 202135:10
Magic, Murder, Madness! - Practical Magic

Magic, Murder, Madness! - Practical Magic

Ashlynn and Jana discuss the movie Practical Magic. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Dec 17, 202128:06
About Last Night... in Soho

About Last Night... in Soho

Ashlynn, Jana, and special guest Amber discuss Edgar Wright's new psychological thriller. Trigger warning: this movie and this discussion contain SA and abuse. Insta: @Plottedpodcast
Dec 09, 202141:29
Dune: The Sand Saga

Dune: The Sand Saga

Ashlynn and Jana review the new release of Dune and share their thoughts.
Nov 18, 202131:51
Thirty Flirty and Thriving!

Thirty Flirty and Thriving!

Let us know if there is any rom/com or seasonal movie you'd like us to watch!

Nov 12, 202119:29
Squid Game has us in our Feels

Squid Game has us in our Feels

Ashlynn and Jana discuss the popular Netflix series Squid Game. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Nov 04, 202132:38
Shut it down!! (Vampire Academy)

Shut it down!! (Vampire Academy)

Ashlynn and Jana discuss Vampire Academy. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Nov 02, 202130:04
Candyman Double Feature (1992 and 2021) and the Power of Theme
Oct 28, 202137:45
You have Arrived at The House at the End of the Street

You have Arrived at The House at the End of the Street

Ashlynn and Jana discuss The House at the End of the Street and the plot twist that changed their viewing experience. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 26, 202128:56
Hocus Pocus has Amazing Antagonists

Hocus Pocus has Amazing Antagonists

Ashlynn and Jana talk about Ashlynn's favorite Halloween movie and what makes it so great. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 21, 202130:07
The Fear Street Trilogy and the Horror of Bad Dialogue

The Fear Street Trilogy and the Horror of Bad Dialogue

Ashlynn and Jana discuss Netflix's Fear Stree Trilogy and how the writing could have been better. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 19, 202129:12
Crimson Peak and the Science of Storytelling

Crimson Peak and the Science of Storytelling

Kicking off the Halloween season, Ashlynn and Jana review one of their favorite scary movies, Crimson Peak, and discuss the storytelling techniques that make it so great. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 14, 202145:30
Old is Overwhelming and Nonsensical

Old is Overwhelming and Nonsensical

Ashlynn and Jana comment on the 2021 movie Old and examine why it was so bad. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we will be discussing an uncomfortable sex scene and SA (sexual assault) and its insensitive portrayal in this film. 

Insta: @plottedpodcast

Oct 12, 202149:13
Shang Chi and the Power of Character Arcs

Shang Chi and the Power of Character Arcs

Ashlynn and Jana discuss the brilliance of Marvel's Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 07, 202145:45
Is He All That?

Is He All That?

Jana and Ashlynn review the Netflix rom-com He's All That and provide some insights into what worked and what didn't. Insta: @plottedpodcast
Oct 05, 202147:26