Hero
February 23, 2017
Zhang Yimou’s stunning wuxia epic Hero brings his visual mastery to a Rashomon-style assassination story—Pete and Andy dig into the politics, the craft, and the lake shoots.
Pete Wright is a podcaster, author, and co-founder of TruStory FM. He's been behind a microphone for over thirty years and has logged thousands of episodes across three dozen shows covering film, ADHD, creative process, and the craft of storytelling. He spent fifteen years teaching graduate students and has consulted on brand communications for organizations ranging from global brands to one-person shops. His debut science fiction novella, Lattice, was published in 2026. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
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Zhang Yimou’s stunning wuxia epic Hero brings his visual mastery to a Rashomon-style assassination story—Pete and Andy dig into the politics, the craft, and the lake shoots.
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