All Great Movies Have Great Characters

Marcus

Hey movie lovers! Welcome to 'All Great Movies Have Great Characters' where we dissect the DNA of unforgettable characters. I'm Marcus, and joining me today is the brilliant Sarah, who's not just analyzed characters but brought them to life on screen. Today, we're diving deep into why some characters stick with us long after the credits roll, while others... well, they just fade away faster than my ex's number from my phone!

Sarah

Oh my god, Marcus! *laughs* Did you really have to bring up the ex story? But hey everyone! I'm super excited to be here. You know what's funny? Just yesterday, I was actually crying over a fictional character's death in a movie... for the fifth time! *nervous laugh* Is that weird?

Marcus

Let's kick things off by talking about what makes characters psychologically compelling. Think about Tony Soprano - a ruthless mob boss who has panic attacks and deeply loves his ducks. It's these contradictions that make characters feel real...

Sarah

Hmm... *interrupting* Speaking of contradictions, I once played a serial killer who was terrified of butterflies! But seriously, when you mentioned Tony Soprano - umm, doesn't that raise an interesting question about how we empathize with morally complex characters?