DZ-68: Using POV to structure KNIVES OUT

Listen to help you master the gap between what your audience knows and what your characters know.

Born out of isolation madness, this episode is an edited version of Draft Zero’s first YouTube livestream. Stu and Chas both watched KNIVES OUT and - together with our listeners - broke down each sequence and turning point by reference to what the audience knows in relation to the characters (aka narrative point of view). They then answer listener questions on KNIVES OUT and much else besides live on air.

If you want to watch along instead of listen, the video of the episode can be found here:

As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes.

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CHAPTERS

• 00:05:19 – Summary of narrative point of view and audience expectations
• 00:10:12 – Exploring some of Rian Johnson's word craft
• 00:14:15 – Micro POV shifts in the interview montage
• 00:21:16 – How POV shifts turn the film
• 00:47:22 – When to let your foot off the plot gas
• 00:59:46 – Backmatter / Listener Questions

FILMS

• KNIVES OUT (2019) — (w) Rian Johnson

SCRIPTS

• Study the script: KNIVES OUT (2019) — Rian Johnson

RELATED EPISODES

• DZ-05: Shifting audience point of view and heightened emotions
• DZ-46: Structure & Point of View

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