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A Great Movie

A Great Movie

Why it's great, and what you can learn from it

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Scott Dikkers
Apr 26, 2025
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1. The Movie

The Founder (2016), starring Michael Keaton, is a fascinating look at Ray Kroc, the “founder” of McDonald’s.

Warning: spoilers ahead.

2. The Character

It’s challenging enough to write a compelling main character for a movie. Now imagine writing a main character who starts out as the good guy and ends up as the bad guy.

It’s rarely done, and it’s…

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