“How to View and Appreciate Great Movies” S:1 E:22 Pathways to Great Antagonists

S:1 E:22 Pathways to Great Antagonists Professor Williams demonstrates how all great villains are a distorted reflection of the hero, through movies including The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, The Silence of the Lambs, and Rocky. He unpacks why the antagonist may not always be bad, but must be present. Additionally, you’ll explore the four thematic groupings (pathways) and how the protagonist and antagonist are utilized in each.