Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
like It's a Wonderful Life each year is an emotional tradition for many people. Certain
kinds o f movies seem to be associated with specific seasons. In general we like love
stories and sport stories in the spring and summer, while more thoughtful dramas
tend to be released in fall and winter. T h e winter solstice, roughly coinciding with
the Christmas and N e w Year's holidays, is a good time to release big fantasy pictures,
especially those that comprise trilogies that can be run over successive year-end holi
days. Summer is the time for the blockbusters and action pictures.
THE POWER OF THE SEASONS
W e are not so conscious of the seasons these days since we are somewhat insulated
from their effects, and most of us no longer live by the rhythms of planting and
harvesting. However, the seasons still have their power over us, affecting our lives and
our moods in ways both obvious and subtle. T h e seasons of the year and seasonal
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