What the Greatest Films of All Time Are Actually About

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What are the greatest films of all time really about? This video starts the exploration—diving into the deeper story patterns behind IMDb’s Top 20 highest-rated movies, and what fiction writers can learn from them. It’s the first episode in a new series that analyzes storytelling techniques, structure, and character arcs in the most iconic films ever made. From The Godfather and Pulp Fiction to The Matrix and The Shawshank Redemption, we go beyond plot to uncover what these stories are fundamentally about—and why they resonate so deeply. Whether you're writing novels, screenplays, or short stories, this series will give you tools to understand what makes great stories work—and how to apply that insight to your own writing. 🎙️ P.S. There’s also something different about how this video was made—watch to the end to find out. 🔗 Links: - Next video in the series: https://youtu.be/Xi_ap3ySK9s - The Matrix Trilogy explained: https://youtu.be/mNvaOrReZzU - 🙌 Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOrganizedWriter 📓 Chapters 📓 00:00 - What are the best stories about? 01:35 - Escape and the Fight for Freedom 02:49 - The Heros Journey and the Epic Quest 04:45 - Crime, Corruption and the Underworld 06:13 - Moral Dilemmas and the Cost of Choice 07:27 - Life Journeys and Personal Transformation 08:28 - Moral Ambiguity and The Race Against Time