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works in other genres as well.  I was discouraged when I read online that current producers want "High Concept" screenplays only.  They literally say, 'no character driven stories' wanted.  But, that's what I like, what I want to see and write.

After watching these lessons, however, I discover I can use the same 'action' villains' paradigm in my character driven stories. A happy happenstance is the discovery that it isn't necessary to make villains sympathetic. I love that because most villains I know aren't sympathetic. They want what they want and have no compassion for anyone but themselves. That's all the justification they need. It frees up my plot to make them as despicable as the story calls for them to be (as I twirl my handlebar mustache accompanied with  wicked laughter). ;-) Thanks.