Name that Beat!
Andy has no date to the Christmas Eve dance, but then Betsy Booth (Judy Garland) show up in a "sensational" evening gown and the date is on!
What is Break into Three?
This beat contrasts with another beat at the end of the film.
What is the Opening Image?
In this act, a New World has been established.
What is Act Three?
What is [making us feel] SYMPATHY?
Jimmy Stewart's character is rescued from commiting suicide by an angel in this holiday classic.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
Master Oogway dies, making things for serious for Po and Master Shifu
What is the Midpoint?
This story beat occurs 25% of the way into the film.
What is the Break into Two?
In this act, the protagonist faces increasingly difficult obstacles in pursuit of their visible goal.
What is Act Two?
When Jim is involved in a knife fight with Buzz, we worry about him because he is in this.
What is JEOPARDY/DANGER?
Little Ralphie is constantly warned that he'll shoot his eye out in this film.
What is A Christmas Story?
Jim (James Dean) is rejected by Judy (Natalie Wood) and her friends in Rebel Without a Cause.
What is the Catalyst?
This story beat answer the question: "Did the protagonist achieve their visible goal?"
What is the Climax/Finale?
In this act, we are shown the protagonist's normal world.
What is Act One?
When Andy compliments Marion's terrible coffee, he is shown to be this.
What is LIKEABLE?
This animated film starring Adam Sandler takes place during Hanukkah.
What is Eight Crazy Nights?
Dorothy begins her journey down the yellow brick road to find a way home in The Wizard of Oz.
What is the Break into Two?
In this story beat, the protagonist has a realization about they can achieve their visible goal after it seemed that there was no hope of success.
What is the Break into Three?
This act contains the story beat that is the most dramatic and emotional moment of the film.
What is Act Three?
When Hiccup can't kill Toothless in Act One, he shows that he is __________ because he is good/nice.
What is LIKEABLE?
This stop-motion film inspired by Tim Burton combines two holidays.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
In a brutal fight, Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) is finally defeated by Apollo Creed--but it's okay because he's grown as a person.
What is the Climax/Finale?
A problem is introduced that changes the protagonist's world.
What is the Catalyst?
We learn the protagonist's flaw in this act.
What is Act One?
When Ben Meechum tries to help Toomer, he is this.
What is LIKEABLE?
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What is in JEOPARDY/DANGER?
This film is about Steve Martin and John Candy's attempts to get home for Thanksgiving using many methods of transportation.
What is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?