Ever wonder why you love some films and hate others? Arc & Essence dives deep into films to understand character arcs and what films are really about.

Hi, I'm Craig. I'm a storyteller. I break down films and shows so you can understand what it's really about! Each video briefly describes what happens. Then, I share the underlying moments and feelings that make it great.

Gremlins (1984) - Story deep dive
7:34
Gremlins (1984) - Story deep dive
Field of Dreams (1989) - Story Deep Dive
7:39
Field of Dreams (1989) - Story Deep Dive
Aliens (1986) - Why is this so rewatchable? A deep dive into the storytelling craft.
9:20
Aliens (1986) - Why is this so rewatchable? A deep dive into the storytelling craft.
Alien (1979) Why is it so good? A deep dive into the story.
14:44
Alien (1979) Why is it so good? A deep dive into the story.
Good Fortune (2025) Key moments and character journeys
12:03
Good Fortune (2025) Key moments and character journeys
After the Hunt (2025) What happened? Key moments and character journeys
13:10
After the Hunt (2025) What happened? Key moments and character journeys
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) Key character moments and journey
11:25
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) Key character moments and journey
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Key character moments and journey
7:40
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Key character moments and journey
Roofman (2025) Character journeys and emotional response
6:25
Roofman (2025) Character journeys and emotional response
Tron: Ares (2025) What does the character experience?
4:49
Tron: Ares (2025) What does the character experience?
Challengers (2024) Character Journeys
6:53
Challengers (2024) Character Journeys
Pretty Woman (1990) Character Journey
6:11
Pretty Woman (1990) Character Journey
Relay (2024) Character Journey
4:59
Relay (2024) Character Journey
Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010) Character Journeys
9:56
Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010) Character Journeys
Arc & Essence Intro
1:19
Arc & Essence Intro
Anemone (2025) Character Journeys
5:28
Anemone (2025) Character Journeys
The SMASHING Machine Character Journeys
5:00
The SMASHING Machine Character Journeys
Play Dirty (2025) Character Journeys
4:08
Play Dirty (2025) Character Journeys
A big bold beautiful journey long (2025) Characters explained
3:42
A big bold beautiful journey long (2025) Characters explained
Thunderbolts* (2025) Character journeys
6:02
Thunderbolts* (2025) Character journeys
Superman (2025) Character Journey
4:15
Superman (2025) Character Journey
The Roses (2025) Character arc and essence
3:15
The Roses (2025) Character arc and essence
Splitsville (2025): Character arc and essence
3:57
Splitsville (2025): Character arc and essence
Materialists (2025) Character arc and essence
4:08
Materialists (2025) Character arc and essence
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) Character arc
8:06
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) Character arc
One Battle After Another (2025) Character and plot analysis
7:51
One Battle After Another (2025) Character and plot analysis
'Wolf!' to Wisdom: Character's 5 Second Moment of Change
10:11
'Wolf!' to Wisdom: Character's 5 Second Moment of Change
F1® THE MOVIE (2025) - What's it really about?
4:42
F1® THE MOVIE (2025) - What's it really about?