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405. Directorpiece Theatre: Why Does M. Night Shyamalan Miss The Mark?

Small Beans

Small Beans

Comedy

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 August 2021

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Old came out this weekend so we wanted to look at Shyamalan’s approach to scene work and camera motivation. In this episode, Adam dissects Unbreakable and offers an explanation as to why some of his films don’t connect with the audience emotionally. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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I never know what he's going to do.

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I never know what he's going to do.

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It's like it's developing into a story.

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I don't get it.

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I bet I will reveal later on what story it is that he's developing it.

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I am here with with me with with me Adam Ganser.

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I am joined by say your name again.

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I am Adam Ganser.

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I didn't realize I'm here and then I was supposed to supply the rest of the sentence.

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My apologies.

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I kind of just stuttered for a bit because I was like, wait a second.

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I am here.

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You read the thing.

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I did.

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Directive piece theater is, you know, if you haven't listened to this.

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