Beyond the Screenplay
“Lessons from the Screenplay” creator Michael Tucker and the LFTS team do deeper dives into the storytelling of individual movies and chat with the creatives behind those films.
Episodes
Episode 176: Oppenheimer
The BTS team discusses how Christopher Nolan brings his unique filmmaking style to the biopic genre, when structural complexity can help or hinder a story, and why a strong theme is necessary to hold it all together.
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22/03/24•1h 47m
Patreon Preview: Fargo
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Fargo, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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15/03/24•15m 9s
Episode 175: Dune: Part Two
The BTS team discusses the spectacle of a Denis Villeneuve cinematic experience, the film's structural choices, and what we might see from the future of the franchise.
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08/03/24•1h 43m
Episode 174: Past Lives
The BTS team discusses the film's strong tone, how its structure invests the audience in both sets of character relationships, and why the ending sequence hits so hard.
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01/03/24•1h 31m
Patreon Preview: What is Acting?
The BTS team discusses what makes a good performance, the different styles of acting, actor-director relationships, and what kind of performances we typically choose to award.
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23/02/24•12m 37s
Episode 173: Anatomy of a Fall
The BTS team discusses the control of information, the constant raising of stakes and urgency, and question how exactly the French justice system works.
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16/02/24•1h 13m
Episode 171: Poor Things
The BTS team discusses all things Bella—from her character journey, her evolution, and of course her masterful portrayal by Emma Stone—as well as the film’s use of allegory and the surprise fourth act.
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09/02/24•1h 29m
Episode 171: Our Favorite Films of the '70s
The BTS team counts down our favorite films of the 1970s, discusses how the decade forever changed the cinematic landscape, and perhaps mentions something about sharks and laser swords along the way...
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02/02/24•1h 3m
Patreon Preview: Chinatown
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Chinatown, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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26/01/24•9m 45s
Announcing our Winter Schedule!
We're launching our winter season, "Best Picture Winter" with a new episode releasing every Friday!
We're going to examine some awards season movies, dive into the craft of acting, and maybe discuss the whole awards *thing* along the way.
January 26th: Patreon-Exclusive — Chinatown
February 2nd: Our Favorite Films of the 1970's
February 9th: Poor Things
February 16th: Anatomy of a Fall
February 23rd: Patreon-Exclusive — A Conversation About Acting
March 1st: Past Lives
March 8th: Dune: Part Two
March 15th: Patreon-Exclusive — Fargo
March 22nd: Oppenheimer
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24/01/24•3m 10s
What We’re Watching: True Detective: Night Country (Episode 1)
The BTS team launches their "What We're Watching" series on True Detective: Night Country! For future episodes, head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon:
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19/01/24•46m 10s
Patreon Preview: Home Alone
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Home Alone, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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15/12/23•11m 7s
Episode 170: Napoleon
The BTS team discusses epic battle sequences, character motivations, accents, and whether or not the imminent director's cut can help tie up some loose narrative and thematic threads.
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01/12/23•1h 16m
Patreon Preview: Prometheus
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Prometheus, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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24/11/23•14m 33s
Episode 169: The Killer
The BTS team discusses Fincher's signature look and feel, attempts to unravel the film's themes, and examines the value of the pursuit of perfection.
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17/11/23•1h 31m
Episode 168: Priscilla
The BTS team discusses Sofia Coppola’s ability to capture a feeling, how restraint can make small moments feel powerful, and what we want from movies depicting real people.
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10/11/23•1h 10m
Episode 167: The Virgin Suicides
The BTS team discusses Sofia Coppola's focus on character and emotion, the choice to view the Lisbon girls through the lens of other characters, and how the film lingers with you long after the credits roll.
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03/11/23•1h 14m
Patreon Preview: Killers of the Flower Moon
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Killers of the Flower Moon, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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27/10/23•16m 47s
Episode 166: Shutter Island
The BTS team discusses the film's infamous twist, when the web of mysteries works and when it doesn't, and how Scorsese can turn a B movie into something greater than it might have been in the hands of another filmmaker.
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20/10/23•1h 11m
Episode 165: Se7en
In our season premiere, the BTS team discusses David Fincher's place as one of our greatest modern auteurs, how Se7en masterfully balances emotion with technical prowess, and how the bleak and hopeless narrative still manages to provide a glimmer of light.
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13/10/23•1h 21m
Announcing our Fall Schedule!
We're launching our fall season, "Auteur Autumn" with a new episode releasing every Friday.
We're going to examine some of our most iconic directors' unique styles and voices by looking at an early film from their portfolio and then a new film that they have coming out.
October 13: Se7en (David Fincher)
October 20: Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese)
October 27: Patreon-Exclusive — Killers of the Flower Moon (Martin Scorsese)
November 03: Virgin Suicides (Sofia Coppola)
November 10: Priscilla (Sofia Coppola)
November 17: The Killer (David Fincher)
November 24: Patreon-Exclusive — Prometheus (Ridley Scott)
December 1: Napoleon (Ridley Scott)
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06/10/23•2m 56s
Patreon Preview: Rear Window
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Rear Window, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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28/09/23•13m 21s
Patreon Preview: Dazed and Confused
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Dazed and Confused, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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31/08/23•13m 29s
Episode 164: Barbie
In our season finale, the BTS team discusses the juxtaposition between Barbieland and the real world, the similar conflict between Barbie and Ken's character arcs, and how Greta Gerwig manages to take a movie about Barbie and make it as thematically rich as it is pink.
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28/07/23•1h 32m
Patreon Preview: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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21/07/23•19m 0s
Episode 163: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation & Fallout
The BTS team discusses how Christopher McQuarrie redirected the franchise, when the extreme in-camera action sequences work best, and what makes Ilsa Faust such a compelling character.
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14/07/23•1h 31m
Episode 162: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The BTS team discusses what works and what doesn't work about Indy's final ride, how James Mangold's directing style pays homage to the original trilogy, and why less is more when it comes to the magic at the heart of every Indiana Jones film.
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07/07/23•1h 21m
Episode 161: Mission: Impossible 3 & Ghost Protocol
The BTS team discusses how J.J. Abrams and Brad Bird helped cement the look and feel of the franchise, the differences between the heist and action genres, and the importance of developing emotional character relationships.
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30/06/23•1h 30m
Patreon Preview: Asteroid City
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Asteroid City, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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23/06/23•12m 7s
Episode 160: Mission: Impossible
The BTS team discusses the film that launched a multi-billion dollar movie franchise—Brian De Palma's stylish direction, the paranoia and distrust at the heart of the plot, and why the vault mission may be the greatest heist sequence of all time.
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16/06/23•1h 23m
Episode 159: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The BTS team discusses the film's gorgeous visual and sonic palette, the core themes and character arcs, and the meta-narrative of "part one" movies and self-referential franchises.
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09/06/23•1h 23m
Patreon Preview: Speed
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Speed, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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06/06/23•12m 24s
Our Summer Season starts soon!
We're launching a special summer season called "Summer: Impossible" with a new episode releasing every week, a deep dive into the entire Mission: Impossible Franchise, and a big finale showdown between two of this year’s most anticipated films.
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June 9th: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
June 16th: Mission Impossible
June 23rd: Patron-Exclusive: Asteroid City or Elemental (determined by 🗳️Patreon vote)
June 24th, 4pm: Mission: Impossible 2 Patreon Discord Watch-along
June 30th: Mission: Impossible 3/4
July 7th: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
July 14th: Mission: Impossible 5/6
July 21st: Patron-Exclusive: Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1
July 28th: Barbie or Oppenheimer (determined by 🗳️ Patreon vote)
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02/06/23•4m 5s
Episode 158: The Last of Us (HBO) (with VFX Supervisor Alex Wang)
The BTS team is joined by VFX Supervisor Alex Wang to discuss how The Last of Us blends practical and CG effects, the collaborative relationship between VFX and storytelling, and of course, why we love Bill and Frank.
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19/05/23•1h 22m
Episode 157: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (from the Patreon Vault)
In this episode pulled from Patreon "Vault," the BTS team shares their thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Originally released to patrons August 20st, 2021.
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05/05/23•1h 33m
Episode 156: Magnolia
The BTS team discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's heavily stylized filmmaking, the function of the interwoven character web, the surreal conclusion, and whether or not it all holds up over two decades later.
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21/04/23•1h 17m
Episode 155: Almost Famous
The BTS discusses the contradictory nature of the central characters, the ever-present themes of home and reality, and the differences between the theatrical cut and the bootleg cut.
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07/04/23•1h 8m
Patreon Preview: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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04/04/23•16m 26s
Patreon Preview: Spotlight
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Spotlight, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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31/03/23•22m 1s
Episode 154: Our Favorite Films of the '80s
The BTS team counts down our favorite films of the 1980s, discusses the strange turn pop culture took during this decade, and why some of us may—or may not—have an affinity for the films of this era.
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24/03/23•1h 4m
Episode 153: The Banshees of Inisherin
The BTS team discusses the film's roots in Martin McDonagh's history as a playwright, the story's strong thematic undercurrent, and the design of the escalating conflict between the four central characters.
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10/03/23•1h 4m
Patreon Preview: 10 Things I Hate About You
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on 10 Things I Hate About You, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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03/03/23•11m 50s
Episode 152: Rocky vs. Creed
The BTS team discusses how the original Rocky started it all by ensuring character comes first, how Creed rebooted the franchise by being its own movie while still being true to the original, and how both films deftly explore the concept of want vs. need.
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24/02/23•1h 21m
Episode 151: The Breakfast Club
The BTS team discusses The Breakfast Club's archetypal-yet-three-dimensional cast of characters, the antagonist handoff at the film's midpoint, and the story manages to be so compelling despite its small scope and single setting.
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10/02/23•1h 19m
Patreon Preview: Little Miss Sunshine
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Little Miss Sunshine, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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05/02/23•16m 23s
Episode 150: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The BTS team discusses Fincher's take on the original Swedish novel and film, how it efficiently delivers story and character exposition, and when a perfectionist's touch can go too far...
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27/01/23•1h 27m
Episode 149: Glass Onion
The BTS team discusses Rian Johnson's satire on new money, how and when the story reveals information, and of course, the return of Benoit Blanc.
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13/01/23•1h 17m
Episode 148: Top Gun: Maverick (from the Patreon Vault)
In this episode pulled from Patreon "Vault," the BTS team shares their hot takes on Top Gun: Maverick. Originally released to patrons June 1st, 2022.
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30/12/22•1h 8m
Patreon Preview: Avatar: The Way of Water
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Avatar: The Way of Water, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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24/12/22•14m 48s
Episode 147: Elf
The BTS team discusses how Elf delivers on its premise, the pacing and structure of the character beats, and why it instantly felt like a timeless classic.
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16/12/22•1h 10m
Patreon Preview: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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04/12/22•19m 34s
Episode 146: Avatar
The BTS team discusses Avatar's astounding technical achievements, how it challenges the traditional hero's journey, and the disconnect between the film's box office performance and its cultural impact.
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02/12/22•1h 30m
Episode 145: The Anatomy of Genres — A Conversation with John Truby
John Truby (author of one of our favorite screenwriting books, The Anatomy of Story) joins us to talk about his new book, The Anatomy of Genres. We chat about movies and breakdown why people don't talk enough about genre, if they talk about it at all.
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30/11/22•58m 55s
Episode 144: The Truman Show
The BTS team discusses The Truman Show's steady reveal of information, the design of the protagonist—by both the filmmakers and the antagonist—and how the story functions as a contained fable.
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18/11/22•1h 17m
Episode 143: The Royal Tenenbaums
The BTS team discusses the complex character web, the shared theme present in each character's arc, and the early days of Wes Anderson's style.
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04/11/22•1h 25m
Episode 142: The Sixth Sense
The BTS team discusses the design of the central characters, the film's masterful use of setup and payoff, and which elements of the story were not in the script but rather discovered during production.
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21/10/22•1h 22m
Patreon Preview: Saving Private Ryan
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Saving Private Ryan, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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14/10/22•18m 27s
Episode 141: 28 Days Later
The BTS team discusses 28 Days Later's stylized aesthetic, how the alternate endings help contextualize the theme, and how the film walks the line between a high budget blockbuster and a B horror movie.
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07/10/22•1h 12m
Episode 140: The Shawshank Redemption
The BTS team discusses the enigmatic character design of Andy Dufresne, the film’s vignette story structure, and the devastating one-two punch of Red’s narration and Thomas Newman’s score.
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23/09/22•1h 35m
Episode 139: Lady Bird
The BTS team discusses Lady Bird's vignette format and pacing, the characters' complicated relationships, and how a 350 page script becomes a 94 minute movie.
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09/09/22•1h 16m
Episode 138: Alien
The BTS team discusses how Ridley Scott's masterpiece manages to work despite ignoring several common screenwriting rules, the unforgettable tone set by H.R. Giger's amazing designs combined with the production and direction, and Ripley's slow reveal as the film's protagonist.
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08/09/22•1h 32m
Episode 137: Gladiator (with Tom van der Linden and Thomas Flight)
Part of the BTS team is joined by Tom Van der Linden and Thomas Flight, co-hosts of the podcast Cinema of Meaning, to discuss Gladiator: its many fascinating themes, the construction of Maximus as a protagonist, and what makes all the swordplay meaningful as well as thrilling.
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13/08/22•1h 24m
Patreon Preview: Nope
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Nope, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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07/08/22•21m 24s
Episode 136: Thelma & Louise
The BTS team discusses the design of the film's dual protagonists, the escalation of the stakes and pacing, and the story's enduring thematic resonance.
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29/07/22•1h 24m
Episode 135: Get Out
The BTS team discusses Jordan Peele’s use of horror genre expectations, examines the film’s many setups and payoffs, and manages to say “well-observed” a record number of times.
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15/07/22•1h 38m
Episode 134: Thor: Ragnarok
The BTS team discusses Thor: Ragnarok's place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how its themes explore colonialism and family dynamics, and Taika Waititi's use of comedy and improvisation.
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01/07/22•1h 13m
Episode 133: Goodfellas
The BTS team discusses the film's frenetic pacing, the use of voiceover narration, the design of the central characters, and Ray Liotta's iconic performance.
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17/06/22•1h 24m
Patreon Preview: Top Gun: Maverick
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Top Gun: Maverick, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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10/06/22•14m 32s
Episode 132: Everything Everywhere All at Once
The BTS team discusses the ambitious premise, filmmaking, and story web, the design of the central characters, and how the triumphant third act brings it all together.
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03/06/22•1h 19m
Episode 131: Contact
The BTS team discusses Contact’s strong themes, the fairytale-like quality to Robert Zemeckis’ films, Jodie Foster’s amazing performance, and the notorious “mirror shot.”
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27/05/22•1h 13m
Episode 130: Top Gun
The BTS team discusses Top Gun’s high-octane story world, the incredible flight sequences, and of course, why we all love Goose.
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20/05/22•1h 17m
Episode 129: The Incredibles
The BTS team discusses the movie's insane action sequences, the character design of the Parr family, and how The Incredibles helped usher in a new age for Pixar.
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13/05/22•1h 13m
Episode 128: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The BTS team discusses the film's episodic nature and what makes it still feel cohesive, the simple yet complex themes, and how the Coen Brothers make their own rules.
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06/05/22•1h 18m
Patreon Preview: Starship Troopers
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Starship Troopers, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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05/05/22•17m 54s
Episode 127: LOST (The Pilot Episodes)
The BTS team discusses the kinetic direction and screenwriting of the pilot episodes, the dimensionality of the show's many characters, and of course, the questions... so many questions.
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29/04/22•1h 13m
Episode 126: Memento
The BTS team discusses Memento's place as a modern noir mystery, its careful control of information, and of course, the challenges of telling a story in reverse.
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22/04/22•1h 14m
Episode 125: Encanto
The BTS team discusses Mirabel’s character design, the function of the memorable musical numbers, and how a story with low stakes and a small scope can still feel larger than life.
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15/04/22•1h 33m
Episode 124: Casablanca
The BTS team discusses the film's place in history, the character design of the story's central love triangle, and what makes a classic continue to feel relevant as time goes by.
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08/04/22•1h 24m
Episode 123: CODA
The BTS team discusses CODA's masterful character web, how the execution gives the film an elevated feel, and—as the episode was recorded before the Oscars—whether or not we think it will win Best Picture.
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01/04/22•1h 10m
Patreon Preview: The Batman
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Batman, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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30/03/22•24m 33s
Episode 122: West Side Story (2021)
The BTS team discusses the ways in which Steven Spielberg's remake borrows from the 1961 film, how the filmmaking and script bring the story into 2021, and the evolution of the movie musical over the past several decades.
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25/03/22•1h 34m
Episode 121: No Time to Die
The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of No Time To Die, the conclusion to Daniel Craig's 5-film arc as James Bond.
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18/03/22•1h 2m
Episode 120: The Hunt for Red October
The BTS team explores the film's rich character web, the plot's constantly building tension, and how the story explores the theme of communication—including that famous language switch.
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11/03/22•1h 17m
Episode 119: Star Trek (2009)
The BTS team explores J.J. Abrams' ambitious reboot/sequel/prequel of the Star Trek franchise: the emotionally charged opening sequence, the recasting of the original show's iconic characters, and how J.J. tried to turn classical music into rock and roll.
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04/03/22•1h 22m
Episode 118: Live Q&A 1k Patrons Celebration
The BTS team answers questions in celebration of hitting 1,000 Patrons! How do you maintain aesthetic cohesion in a script? Are the Academy Awards important? And most importantly, who would play each of us in the Beyond the Screenplay movie?
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25/02/22•1h 30m
Episode 117: Up in the Air
The BTS team discusses the film's strong theme, how the character web is designed to challenge the belief systems of the three central characters, and what makes Up in the Air feel like a lost 1990's movie.
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18/02/22•1h 15m
Episode 116: Punch Drunk Love
The BTS team discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's dream-like filmmaking style, how the film responds to traditional romantic comedies, and the unconventional casting of Adam Sandler.
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11/02/22•1h 20m
Episode 115: What Is Star Wars?
The BTS team discusses the long history of the Star Wars saga: its origins, the multiple changes the series has undergone over the years, the current state of the franchise, and where we go from here...
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04/02/22•2h 21m
Episode 114: The Godfather Part III
The BTS team discusses Michael Corleone's redemption arc, Vincent and Mary's clunky romance, the joys of a good revenge sequence, and ultimately what does and doesn't work about Coppola's final entry in The Godfather saga.
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28/01/22•1h 21m
Episode 113: The Godfather Part II
The BTS team discusses Vito’s and Michael’s dual character arcs, the film’s labyrinthine plot and ambiguous ending, and how The Godfather Part II ultimately deepens the first movie’s themes of family, loyalty, and the American Dream.
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21/01/22•1h 27m
Episode 112: The Godfather
The BTS team discusses The Godfather's complex plot and deliberate pacing, the film's iconic midpoint, and why Michael Corleone's arc is one of the strongest in cinema history.
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14/01/22•1h 37m
The Book of Boba Fett Eps 1&2 | What We're Watching
The BTS team launches their third "What We're Watching" series on the Disney+ show, "The Book of Boba Fett."
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07/01/22•38m 0s
Episode 111: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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31/12/21•1h 13m
Patreon Preview: The Matrix Resurrections
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Matrix Resurrections, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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29/12/21•17m 43s
Episode 110: Die Hard
The BTS team discusses how Die Hard changed action movies, why Hans Gruber is such a compelling antagonist, and what has cemented the film's status as a holiday classic.
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24/12/21•1h 27m
Episode 109: The Matrix Revolutions
The BTS team discusses what went wrong, what went right, and what can be learned from this third chapter in The Matrix series.
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17/12/21•1h 29m
Episode 108: The Matrix Reloaded
The BTS team talks about the challenges that come with sequels, the successes of the car chase scene, and why the clever ideas found within the film don't always make for a compelling viewing experience.
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10/12/21•1h 27m
Episode 107: The Matrix (Revisited)
The BTS team jacks back into The Matrix — this time with 100% more Alex! — to discuss the film’s sense of momentum, complex themes, and what makes it so damn cool.
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03/12/21•1h 28m
Episode 106: There Will Be Blood
The BTS team discusses the film's brilliant performances, evocative cinematography, and deeper themes.
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Show Notes
Dismembering Horror Podcast: https://www.dismemberinghorror.com
"How They Created the Naturalistic Look of 'There Will Be Blood' | Cinematography": https://youtu.be/CjK1Vr0GJAA
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19/11/21•1h 21m
Episode 105: Our Favorite Films of the '90s
The BTS team counts down our favorite films of 1990-1998, discusses what makes various films important to each of us, and uncovers a few surprises along the way.
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12/11/21•53m 31s
Episode 104: What Lies Beneath
The BTS team discusses the film's iconic and suspenseful bathtub sequence, the different ways the film scares the viewer, and how to clean up some of the...clunkier exposition.
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05/11/21•1h 16m
Episode 103: Dune
The BTS team discusses the filmmaking behind the film's immersive power, how it deftly handles mountains of exposition, and the stellar performances by all the actors.
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Show Notes
‣ Director Denis Villeneuve and Sound Team on Dune | Sound + Image Lab: https://youtu.be/eWV3Om6oHCM
‣ The Sound of Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2MzJKWAuQ
‣ 'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve Breaks Down the Gom Jabbar Scene | Vanity Fair: https://youtu.be/GoAA0sYkLI0
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29/10/21•1h 30m
Episode 102: The Ring 📼
The BTS team discusses their first memories of watching the film, why it sits somewhere between an average B-horror flick and a "prestige" film, and how it manages to maintain tension while lacking any kind of "monster."
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22/10/21•1h 20m
Patreon Preview: No Time to Die
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on No Time to Die, the team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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19/10/21•16m 35s
Episode 101: Psycho
The BTS team discusses Psycho's expert filmmaking, its control of information through character point-of-view, and what exactly—if anything—Hitchcock was trying to say.
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Show Notes
Lindsay Ellis: Tracing the Roots of Pop Culture Transphobia: https://youtu.be/cHTMidTLO60
Dsiclosure: https://www.disclosurethemovie.com/about
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
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15/10/21•1h 19m
Episode 100: No Country for Old Men
The BTS team discusses the complex themes No Country For Old Men wrestles with, the film's dry, unexpected sense of humor, and the fascinating abstract ideas Anton Chigurh represents
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Tricia's Wisecrack video on No Country for Old Men: https://youtu.be/cQEAZlNQbxY
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
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08/10/21•1h 37m
Patreon Preview: The Fifth Element
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Fifth Element, the team tries to make sense of what this movie even is.
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05/10/21•19m 19s
Episode 99: Skyfall
The BTS team discusses Skyfall's incredible cinematography, the film's overall place in the James Bond franchise, and the characters' relationships, including the poignant send-off of M.
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
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01/10/21•1h 14m
What We’re Watching: Foundation (Episodes 1 & 2)
In this first episode of a patron-exclusive mini-series, the BTS team discusses the challenges in adapting the books to the screen, the differences between sociological and psychological storytelling, and their expectations and initial reactions to these first two episodes.
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Show Notes
Just Write’s video, "Isaac Asimov, Game of Thrones: How to Write Sociological Stories”: https://youtu.be/jCsCq4Qo9P4
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28/09/21•42m 37s
Episode 98: Blade Runner 2049
The BTS team discusses Blade Runner 2049's mood-centric approach to a sequel, the evolution of Replicants from the original film, and if K's arc depends upon the story's [slow] pacing.
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24/09/21•1h 31m
Episode 97: Amélie
The BTS team discusses how Amélie fits into a specific era of whimsical films, how it achieves its bittersweet tone, and how its romantic plot opens up the main characters to the larger community around them.
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Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
17/09/21•1h 17m
Episode 96: Ex Machina (with Sage Hyden of Just Write)
The BTS team once again welcomes back Sage Hyden (Just Write) to discuss how Ex Machina controls the information it reveals to the audience, the clever design of Ava’s character, and how the film invites varied readings of its deeper meaning.
Show Notes
Sage's YouTube channel, Just Write: https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
10/09/21•1h 14m
Episode 95: Black Swan (with Maggie Mae Fish)
The BTS team welcomes YouTube creator Maggie Mae Fish to discuss how Black Swan cleverly borrows horror movie elements, the way the filmmaking balances technical precision and an organic messiness, and manages to make a psychological thriller very accessible through a simple plot construction.
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Show Notes
Maggie Mae Fish's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaggieMaeFish/
Maggie Mae Fish on Twitter: @MaggieMaeFish
SoundWorks Collection, the Sound of Black Swan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1x0I5_OFz0
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
03/09/21•1h 6m
Episode 94: Whiplash
The BTS team discusses Damien Chazelle's stunning debut film: the central theme of the obsessed artist, why the cinematography and editing is so visceral, and how the finale plays out more like a battle than a jazz concert.
Show Notes
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
27/08/21•1h 24m
Patreon Preview: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the team shares how their feelings on the film may or may not have changed since their first viewing.
Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/2WdQNLP
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
25/08/21•14m 56s
Episode 93: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The BTS team discusses the film's similarities to Raiders of the Lost Ark, the brilliant unification of MacGuffin and Henry Jones Sr., and the magnetism Harrison Ford brings to the character of Indiana Jones.
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Show Notes
Listen to our episode on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55114743
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
20/08/21•1h 41m
Episode 92: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The BTS team discusses Temple of Doom's dramatically different approach to an Indiana Jones story, the character design of Willie Scott, and which action sequences in the film really work (and which ones don't).
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
13/08/21•1h 28m
Episode 91: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
The BTS team celebrates 750 patrons by diving into the first Indiana Jones movie: how it crafts and introduces a hero, what makes the actions sequences so engaging, and why Marion Ravenwood is the best "Jones girl."
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
06/08/21•1h 27m
Episode 90: Moonlight
The BTS team discusses Moonlight's evocative screenwriting and cinematography, the film's triptych structure, and how Barry Jenkins externalizes Chiron's inner journey.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
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Find us on Twitter
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
30/07/21•1h 14m
Episode 89: Mean Girls
The BTS team tries to make fetch happen.
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
23/07/21•1h 15m
Episode 88: Heat
The BTS team discusses Heat's surprisingly quiet midpoint dialogue scene, the film's incredible iconic shootout, and how both central characters' arcs engage the themes of family, loyalty, and crime.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Listen to our discussion of Loki Episode 6 on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zh5k7p
List to our patron-exclusive episode on The Departed: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53057155
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Maggie Mae Fish's video, "Myth of the Auteur": https://youtu.be/yr65ZIWoD6c
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
16/07/21•1h 31m
Episode 87: Titanic
The BTS team discusses Titanic's incredible cultural impact, Rose's characterization and moving character arc, and what it took for James Cameron to make the biggest disaster movie of all time.
Show Notes
Listen to our discussion of Loki Episode 5 on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3dXALLG
Listen to Brian's Missing Frame's episode on Titanic: https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-76-titanic
List to our patron-exclusive episode on The Departed: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53057155
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
09/07/21•1h 29m
Episode 86: Forrest Gump vs. Benjamin Button (with Patrick H. Willems)
The BTS team welcomes back YouTube creator Patrick Willems to compare Forrest Gump and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The team discusses the films' strangely similar premises, dissects the movies' plot structures and filmmaking techniques, and debates the overall effectiveness of the stories' differing tones.
Show Notes
Patrick's video on Robert Zemeckis: https://youtu.be/JKe8qCzPdkI
Patrick Willems on Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickhwillems
Listen to our discussion of Loki Episode 3 on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3hbxH0w
Tricia's movie recommendation: Bacurau (2019) by Kleber Mendonça Filho
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
02/07/21•1h 28m
Episode 85: Nightcrawler
The BTS team discusses Nightcrawler's heightened sense of reality, how the unconventional direction contributes to the film's voyeuristic feel, and why Lou Bloom's story satirizes success in a bloodthirsty society.
Show Notes
Listen to our discussion of Loki Episode 3 on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zZOF9h
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
25/06/21•1h 8m
What We’re Watching: Loki (Ep. 1&2)
In this first episode of a patron-exclusive mini-series, the BTS team discusses the formal aspects of the new Marvel shows, how the first episode of Loki delivers exposition while being fun, and how the second episode explores the show's relationship to the crime genre.
To listen to the upcoming weekly episodes on Loki, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
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Show Notes
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
18/06/21•49m 6s
Episode 84: A Quiet Place: Part II
The BTS team discusses the movie’s tense action sequences, what John Krasinski's directing brings to the movie, and what makes for a satisfying sequel.
Show Notes
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
11/06/21•1h 7m
Episode 83: The Mummy (1999)
The BTS team discusses The Mummy's comedy twist on a classic adventure story, the film's effective focus on Rick and Evie's romance, and why the lead performances and characters ultimately make this movie an undying fan favorite.
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
04/06/21•1h 13m
Episode 82: The Iron Giant
The BTS team discusses The Iron Giant’s midcentury look and influences, the film’s unique place in animation history, and whether the story’s allegorical elements support its powerful nonviolent theme.
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Show Notes
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LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
28/05/21•1h 2m
Episode 81: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
The BTS team discusses Portrait of a Lady on Fire’s efficient opening sequence, the film’s meticulous pacing and striking style, and how every detail of Celine Sciamma’s directorial vision ultimately tells a powerful story of equality.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
21/05/21•1h 24m
Episode 80: Lost in Translation
The LFTS team discusses Lost In Translation's strong sense of style and mood, the characters' relationship and stakes, and why the film's inaudible final line makes for the perfect ending.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
14/05/21•1h 11m
Episode 79: Mass Effect (with Mark Brown of Game Maker's Toolkit)
The LFTS team welcomes Mark Brown, creator of the YouTube channel Game Maker's Toolkit, to talk about the design of Commander Shepard, the epic ending of Mass Effect 2, and our personal experiences with Mass Effect.
Show Notes
"Commanding Shepard" | Game Maker's Toolkit: https://youtu.be/bm0S4cn_rfw
Mark Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamemakerstk
Dynamic Level Design in Mass Effect 3’s "Cure the Genophage" Mission | Story Mode:
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
07/05/21•1h 2m
Episode 78: Paddington 1 & 2 (with Patrick H. Willems)
The LFTS team once again welcomes back Patrick H. Willems to discuss the movies' meticulous filmmaking, the design of the wonderful antagonists, and what makes Paddington such a heartwarming character.
Show Notes
Patrick's video on Paddington: https://youtu.be/LSq0308_g7c
Patrick Willems on Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickhwillems
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
30/04/21•1h 9m
Episode 77: The Big Lebowski
The LFTS team discusses The Big Lebowski's hilarious dialogue and supporting characters, the film's philosophical subtext and themes, and the enduring mystique of "The Dude."
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
23/04/21•1h 21m
Episode 76: Breaking Bad (The Pilot Episode)
The LFTS team discusses Breaking Bad’s exemplary pilot episode, including its solid narrative structure, efficient scene work, and how it sets up the stylistic and character elements that made the show one of the greatest TV series ever.
"What Am I Watching" Generators (made by Brian):
What is Tricia Watching? https://perchance.org/95mnadej8u
What is Alex Watching? https://perchance.org/eel631cd2z
What is Michael Watching? https://perchance.org/mc0h3emk2h
Show Notes
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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
16/04/21•1h 25m
Episode 75: Knives Out (with Sage Hyden)
The LFTS team once again welcomes back Sage Hyden (Just Write) to discuss Knives Out's clever genre-switching, how the film controls information, and why Rian Johnson's take on a whodunit feels modern and classic at the same time.
Show Notes
Sage's YouTube channel, Just Write: https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Sage Hyden: https://twitter.com/sagehyden
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
09/04/21•1h 18m
Episode 74: The Disaster Artist
The LFTS team discusses The Disaster Artist's "buddy comedy" structure, the meta narrative surrounding the making of The Room, and the endless enigmatic appeal of Tommy Wiseau as a person and character.
Show Notes
Check out our video commentary watch-along track for The Room: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49356072
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
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Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
01/04/21•1h 6m
Episode 73: The Favourite 🐇
The LFTS team discusses The Favourite’s three iconic central performances, the dialogue’s bawdy sense of humor, and how the wide-angle cinematography enhances the film’s absurd tone and themes.
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
26/03/21•1h 22m
Episode 72: Edge of Tomorrow
The LFTS team discusses Edge of Tomorrow’s surprising approach to a time-loop premise, the filmmaker’s decision to expand the world of the story, and why the beach scene makes for such a thrilling set piece.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
19/03/21•1h 14m
Episode 71: Moulin Rouge!
The LFTS team discusses Moulin Rouge!’s frenetic editing, debates the place of excess and melodrama in entertainment, and praises the film’s lavish final act.
Sponsor
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After signing up, check out the class: "Video Editing Techniques: A Practical Guide to Creating Visually Appealing Edits"
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
12/03/21•1h 25m
Episode 70: The Lighthouse (with Maggie Mae Fish)
The LFTS team welcomes YouTube creator Maggie Mae Fish to discuss The Lighthouse's dense mythic symbolism, both leads' committed performances, and how the film's incredible attention to detail makes up its haunting atmosphere.
Show Notes
Maggie Mae Fish's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaggieMaeFish/
Maggie Mae Fish on Twitter: @MaggieMaeFish
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
05/03/21•1h 2m
Episode 69: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
The LFTS team discusses the function of Birdman’s one-shot visual style, the binary of theme of art vs. entertainment, and different readings of the film’s ambiguous ending.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
26/02/21•1h 6m
Episode 68: Our Favorite Films of the 2000s
The LFTS team counts down our favorite films of 2000-2009, discusses what makes various films important to each of us, and uncovers a few surprises along the way.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
19/02/21•59m 37s
Episode 67: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The LFTS team discusses Eternal Sunshine’s translation from script to screen, the characters’ conflicting desires, and why embracing paradox at every level enriches this bittersweet masterpiece.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
12/02/21•1h 35m
Episode 66: Hidden Figures
The LFTS team discusses Hidden Figures’s cleverly constructed subplots, the story’s relationship with historical accuracy, and the filmmakers’ strategic approach to getting the film made.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
05/02/21•1h 8m
Episode 65: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
In this third and final episode on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the LFTS team discusses the filmmakers’ incredible dedication to getting the series made, when adding “movie stuff” is the right call in the adaptation process, and how Return of the King’s many endings enrich the trilogy’s themes.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
29/01/21•1h 56m
Episode 64: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
In this second of three episodes on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the LFTS team discusses the technical and character aspects of Gollum’s appeal, the films’ theatrical cuts vs. extended editions, and the challenges of the middle parts of trilogies.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
22/01/21•1h 28m
Episode 63: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 🗡
In this first of three episodes on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the LFTS team discusses Fellowship’s compelling quest narrative, the series’ historical, grounded feeling, and the palpable love the filmmakers poured into all three films.
Sponsor
Use this link to get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
15/01/21•1h 21m
Episode 62: Soul
The LFTS team discusses Soul’s blended soundtrack and score, the story’s powerful imagery, and what the theme of finding one's "spark" means to each of us personally.
Show Notes
Inside Pixar S1E1 — Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/inside-pixar/QvnA6QJC9SYi
Soul Stories Podcast: Pete Docter & Dana Murray: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XHaIJnqN64tJWC9tVNIVC?si=AlNVbPbnRhGQvq4Wn8c3QA
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
08/01/21•1h 21m
Episode 61: Mank
The LFTS team discusses Mank's "old Hollywood" visual style, the scripts's unusual structure and meandering plot, and where the film fits into David Fincher's filmography.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
28/12/20•1h 16m
Episode 60: The Muppet Christmas Carol 🎁
The LFTS team discusses A Christmas Carol's clear five-act structure, the balance of humor and sincerity in a Muppet movie, and why Scrooge's journey always feels emotional.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Maggie Mae Fish's video series on Zack Snyder: https://youtu.be/DOd6ZYZE5uA
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
18/12/20•1h 14m
Episode 59: Run
The LFTS team chats with the creative team behind Run, Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian, about working with actors, the challenges of making a feature film, and the unique state of the film industry. Run is available now on Hulu.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Find Sev and Aneesh on Twitter:
Sev Ohanian: https://twitter.com/SevOhanian
Aneesh Chaganty: https://twitter.com/aneeshchaganty
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
11/12/20•1h 3m
Episode 58: A Few Good Men
The LFTS team discusses A Few Good Men’s ostentatious character intros, the complexities of Aaron Sorkin’s dialogue, and what makes Col. Jessep such an intimidating villain.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
27/11/20•1h 20m
Episode 57: The Last of Us Part II (with Sage Hyden)
To celebrate the launch of Story Mode, our new video game-focused channel, the LFTS team discusses The Last of Us Part II with Sage Hyden of Just Write. They discuss the game's emotional gut punches, shifting perspectives, and ambitious narrative.
Check out our new channel, Story Mode: https://www.youtube.com/c/StoryModeOn/
Show Notes
Check out Sage's great video on The Last of Us Part 2 on his channel Just Write: https://youtu.be/jmivMh8Dpug
All the Patreons!
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
Story Mode Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StoryModeOn
Just Write Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justwrite
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
17/11/20•1h 35m
Episode 56: V for Vendetta
The LFTS team discusses V for Vendetta's unique genre-blending, why plot logistics don't always need to be overly-clear, and how the film embraces its theme of "artists using lies to tell the truth."
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
05/11/20•1h 20m
Episode 55: Coraline
The LFTS team discusses Coraline's stunning stop-motion cinematography, the filmmakers' incredible attention to detail, and how all these elements and more perfectly express the story's theme.
Show Notes
LFTS Video on Coraline: https://youtu.be/NR3Q3IAMVXM
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Michael on Alex Goes Bananas: https://watchnebula.com/videos/alex-goes-bananas-7-moulin-rouge-feat-lessons-from-the-screenplay
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
23/10/20•1h 16m
Episode 54: Black Panther
The LFTS team praises Black Panther's inspirational vision of the future, the complexities of each character, and how the film impressively engages its politically charged material.
Show Notes
LFTS Video on Black Panther: https://youtu.be/rML_5rkQ2bM
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
16/10/20•1h 21m
Episode 53: Stranger Things
The LFTS team discusses the cultural impact of Stranger Things, the differences between the first three seasons, and how the series balances nostalgia, horror, and fun coming-of-age stories all at the same time.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
LFTS Video on Stranger Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rxss4wEL4w
Michael's appearance on "Missing Frames" talking about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-92-the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
30/09/20•1h 14m
Episode 52: Moonrise Kingdom
The LFTS team compares our levels of tolerance for Wes Anderson’s stilted style, breaks down how the film attempts to establish weighty stakes, and discusses why Moonrise Kingdom’s form is the perfect expression of its bittersweet theme.
Show Notes
LFTS Video on Moonrise Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_5lCnwDEo4
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
18/09/20•1h 16m
Episode 51: Collateral
The LFTS team discusses Collateral’s gritty portrayal of Los Angeles at night, the film’s tightly-contained plot and structure, and why the dual character arcs of Max and Vincent feel so complex.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Tricia's book, Taking Flight: The Nadine Ramsey Story:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0700629807/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YjBtFbR4WCRHN
https://kansaspress.ku.edu/home/new-notable/978-0-7006-2980-0.html
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
11/09/20•1h 20m
Episode 50: The Dark Knight Rises (with Sage Hyden)
In the culmination of the 3-part series on the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy, members of the LFTS team are joined by Sage Hayden from the YouTube channel Just Write. They discuss the unique nature of this film, opportunities for structural improvement and, of course, the Bane voice.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
Sage's channel, Just Write: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0L2ZdYfiq-tsAXb8IXpQg
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
28/08/20•1h 13m
Episode 49: The Dark Knight
The LFTS team discusses The Dark Knight's unique structure, disturbing themes, and its enduring legacy. Plus, you know, how amazing Heath Ledger's performance is.
Show Notes
LFTS Video on The Dark Knight: https://youtu.be/pFUKeD3FJm8
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
21/08/20•1h 42m
Episode 48: Batman Begins
The LFTS team discusses Christopher Nolan’s grounded approach to the previously goofy Batman franchise, how the structure of Batman Begins accomplishes crucial setup work for the rest of Nolan’s trilogy, and why the social and psychological themes at the heart of all Batman stories remain so compelling.
Sponsor
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You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
14/08/20•1h 19m
Episode 47: Dark
The LFTS team discusses the thrilling difficulty of following Dark’s plot, the show’s thematic debate about free will and determinism, and whether or not it’s possible to deliver a satisfying ending in modern TV.
Sponsor
You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Check out Story Mode: https://watchnebula.com/storymode
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
31/07/20•1h 35m
Episode 46: Trainspotting
The LFTS team discusses Trainspotting’s adrenaline-fueled opening sequence, debates the film’s approach to its difficult and gritty subject matter, and dives into the tragicomic character arcs of Renton and his mates.
Sponsor
Use this link to get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
17/07/20•1h 17m
Episode 45: Pride & Prejudice
The LFTS team discusses the delightful wittiness of Jane Austen’s writing, Joe Wright’s clever, more realistic approach to a classic period film, and why Mr. Darcy’s romantic appeal has stood the test of time.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
03/07/20•1h 19m
Episode 44: Mad Men
The LFTS team discusses Mad Men’s striking use of symbolic imagery, what the show suggests about American advertising and ideals, and the complex psychology that fuels the characters’ stories.
Show Notes
LFTS video on Mad Men: https://youtu.be/uQ1Rbdi189w
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
26/06/20•1h 15m
Episode 43: Jaws 🦈
The LFTS team discusses how Brody, Hooper, and Quint make the perfect team, Jaws's grueling production process, and why constraints and delays on a movie can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.
Sponsor
You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
LFTS video on Jaws: https://youtu.be/ZzMwYb8Z5hA
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
19/06/20•1h 23m
Episode 42: Apocalypse Now 🚁
The LFTS team discusses Coppola's ambitious filmmaking, the merits of simplicity in story design, and the harrowing behind-the-scenes struggle to get the film made.
Sponsor
Use this link to get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Our Patron-exclusive episode on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37388449
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
05/06/20•1h 22m
Episode 41: Captain America: Civil War
The LFTS team debates whether the MCU movies are products or films, if Bucky is a real character or a plot point, and if Civil War successfully shifted the Infinity Saga into engaging long-form storytelling.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
LFTS Video "Iron Man vs. Captain America — The Complete Character Arcs": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_H2FxuOWs
Our Patron-exclusive episode on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37388449
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
29/05/20•1h 22m
Episode 40: Inside Llewyn Davis
The LFTS team discusses Inside Llewyn Davis’s cyclical structure, the metaphorical meaning of the cat, and why the film’s music makes the themes and characters so compelling.
Sponsor
Use this link to get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
08/05/20•1h 7m
Episode 39: Sunset Boulevard
The LFTS team discusses the surprising similarities between Sunset Boulevard and Parasite, dissects some of the film’s complex symbols, and hails the long-enduring genius of Billy Wilder.
Show Notes
Alex & Michael's Time Travel Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTO0ogdNMdY
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
01/05/20•1h 9m
Episode 38: Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
The LFTS team chats with screenwriter and showrunner Aline Brosh McKenna about how she approaches breaking a story, the appeal of skewering genre on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and why The Devil Wears Prada remains so beloved today.
Show Notes
Aline Brosh McKenna: https://twitter.com/alinebmckenna
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
24/04/20•1h 5m
Episode 37: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
The LFTS team discusses the film's “hippie Western” characters and themes, the intriguing ambiguity in the three central characters’ relationships, and why the movie’s humor is so surprising and effective.
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
17/04/20•1h 9m
Episode 36: Jurassic Park 🦖
The LFTS team discusses our childlike obsession with dinosaurs, Jurassic Park's landmark visual effects and brilliant sound design, and how the characters represent two sides of a rich thematic debate.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
LFTS video on Jurassic Park: https://youtu.be/VWz1E3oHd8w
Jurassic Park Film Goofs Wikia: https://jurassicpark.fandom.com/wiki/Jurassic_Park_Film_Goofs
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
10/04/20•1h 30m
Episode 35: A Quiet Place
The LFTS team discusses the importance of sound in cinema, the power of characters having a "ghost," and when to get experimental with your screenplay formatting.
Show Notes
LFTS video on A Quiet Place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-s81-Wl2v0
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World patron-exclusive episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35472537
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
03/04/20•1h 14m
Episode 34: Parasite
The LFTS team (remotely!) discusses Parasite’s shocking midpoint reversal, how the film uses symbols and motifs to concretize abstract themes about class, and why a South Korean satire was able to resonate across the globe.
Sponsor
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Once you sign up, look for Greg McKeown's class, "Simple Productivity: How to Accomplish More With Less."
Show Notes
LFTS video on Parasite: https://youtu.be/he3x5flTFPg
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
27/03/20•1h 12m
Episode 33: Arrival
The LFTS team breaks down the difference between the Arrival script and the short story, how the themes of communication and choice are woven throughout, and the power of film as its own language.
Sponsor
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Michael's recommendation: VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media
Alex's recommendation: A Faithful Man
Show Notes
LFTS video on Arrival: https://youtu.be/QTxvzkwVsQE
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
13/03/20•1h 11m
Episode 32: Casino Royale
The LFTS team discusses what audiences expect from a James Bond movie, Casino Royale’s place in the overall Bond timeline, and why so much of the film seems fresh and exciting.
Show Notes
LFTS video on Casino Royale: https://youtu.be/_GdBnwXLJdI
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
28/02/20•1h 15m
Episode 31: Our Favorite Films of the 2010s
The LFTS team counts down their favorite films of 2010-2019, compares what they want from a movie, and unpacks the writing and filmmaking techniques in some of cinema's newest classics.
Sponsor
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Once you sign up, look for Thomas Frank's class, "Real Productivity: How to Build Habits That Last"
Show Notes
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
21/02/20•1h 6m
Episode 30: When Harry Met Sally
The LFTS team discusses When Harry Met Sally's elegant use of time, unpacks the Jess and Marie subplot, and lauds Nora Ephron's iconic monologue and dialogue writing skills.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
LFTS video on When Harry Met Sally: https://youtu.be/kR2pLUHBgGM
Brian’s appearance on Missing Frames discussing Titanic: https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-76-titanic
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
14/02/20•1h 12m
Episode 29: Logan
The LFTS team discusses Logan’s family dynamics, the incredible performances from all three lead actors, and why making a smaller, darker superhero film sometimes yields powerful results.
Sponsor
You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
LFTS video on Logan: https://youtu.be/HUgYoT_xEFY
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
31/01/20•1h 11m
Episode 28: Children of Men
The LFTS team discusses why Children of Men is the perfect marriage of technique and subject matter, the layered iconography of the film, and how the exposition and world building are delivered effortlessly from the very first scene.
Sponsor
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Temi Coker's class: "Digital Poster Design: Combining Images & Type for Powerful Visual"
Show Notes
LFTS video on Children of Men: https://youtu.be/HUgYoT_xEFY
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
17/01/20•1h 23m
Episode 27: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
The LFTS team chats with the writing team behind Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order about the process of writing a video game and the unique place the story sits in the chronology of the Star Wars Saga.
Sponsor
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Brandon Woelfel's class: "Instagram-Worthy Photography: Shoot, Edit & Share"
Show Notes
Aaron Contreras, Narrative Lead: https://twitter.com/AaronContreras
Megan Fausti, Game Writer: https://twitter.com/khoriander
Respawn Entertainment: https://www.respawn.com/
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
10/01/20•1h 2m
Episode 26: Star Wars — The New Films
The LFTS team discusses the new Disney Star Wars films, exploring the various things that we want from a Star Wars movie and how to make a film that has that ineffable "Star Wars feeling."
Show Notes
LFTS video on Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens: https://youtu.be/gsIQa7sH5_Y
LFTS video on The Last Jedi: https://youtu.be/GYN2Lp9oHMk
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
16/12/19•2h 24m
Episode 25: Star Wars — The Prequel Trilogy
In this second of three episodes on the Star Wars Saga, the LFTS team discusses the good, the bad, and the valuable filmmaking lessons found The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.
Sponsor
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Sabaa Tahir's Class: "Writing Authentic Fiction: How to Build a Believable Character"
Show Notes
LFTS video on Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens: https://youtu.be/gsIQa7sH5_Y
LFTS video on The Last Jedi: https://youtu.be/GYN2Lp9oHMk
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
06/12/19•1h 43m
Episode 24: Star Wars — The Original Trilogy
In this first of three episodes on the Star Wars Saga, the LFTS team discusses the amazing storytelling found in the original films, how the filmmaking evolved with each new entry, and why the force is so strong with these movies.
Show Notes
LFTS video on Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens: https://youtu.be/gsIQa7sH5_Y
LFTS video on The Last Jedi: https://youtu.be/GYN2Lp9oHMk
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay
Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
02/12/19•1h 30m
Episode 23: Blade Runner
The LFTS team discusses how Blade Runner expertly borrows from film noir, how the themes evolved for the sequel, and which version of the film is best.
Show Notes
LFTS video on Blade Runner: https://youtu.be/_tbvMzqk3F4
Patron-exclusive episode on Terminator: Dark Fate: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31503413
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
22/11/19•1h 15m
Episode 22: The Shining
The LFTS team discusses the psychological power of creepiness, whether or not the movie’s magic is intentional, and how the very process of writing can be terrifying.
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Show Notes
LFTS video on The Shining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8KroxoAhk
Michael discussing The Exorcist on the podcast "Missing Frames": https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-71-the-exorcist
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
30/10/19•1h 18m
Episode 21: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
The LFTS team discusses how the evolution of technology influences filmmaking, whether or not an "every-person" still exists in film language, and why Sarah Connor's transformation is important.
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LFTS video on Aliens vs. Terminator 2: https://youtu.be/4x9mplwN3Lo
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
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18/10/19•1h 21m
Episode 20: Aliens
The LFTS team discusses space marines, the differences between horror movies and action movies, and why Ripley's backstory matters.
LFTS video on Aliens vs. Terminator 2: https://youtu.be/4x9mplwN3Lo
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
08/10/19•1h 5m
Episode 19: Ocean's Eleven
The LFTS team discusses the importance of perspective when revealing information, what constitutes "lying to the audience," and how Ocean's 11 is just so freaking cool.
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20/09/19•1h 8m
Episode 18: The Social Network
The LFTS team discusses the intricate structure of the film, the collaboration between Sorkin and Fincher, and the incredible score.
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LFTS Video on The Social Network: https://youtu.be/8IAGH6k17nw
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03/09/19•1h 3m
Episode 17: Inglourious Basterds
The LFTS team discusses the history of nazis as on-screen bad guys, the importance of foreign languages in the film, and all things Tarantino.
Mini-episode on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29164600
LFTS Video on Inglourious Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvtOY0YrF-g
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Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
16/08/19•1h 19m
Episode 16: The Matrix (with Patrick (H) Willems)
The LFTS team chats with YouTube creator and filmmaker Patrick (H) Willems about The Matrix's excellent storytelling, its exquisite production design, and why Keanu Reeves was the perfect Neo.
Patrick (H) Willems
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickhwillems
Can't Get Enough of Keanu Podcast: https://anchor.fm/keanu-podcast
Patrick's video on The Matrix's opening scene: https://youtu.be/KyiqyVzD6ec
LFTS Video on The Matrix: https://youtu.be/NdSGZ-RNdTw
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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31/07/19•1h 5m
Episode 15: Game of Thrones (with Alt Shift X & Just Write)
The LFTS team chats with the creators of YouTube channels Alt Shift X and Just Write about Game of Thrones. We discuss how the mode of storytelling changed in the later seasons, how we as creators approach creating content around for something as hotly debated as Game of Thrones, and how screenwriters and filmmakers should navigate this new world of social media and fan analysis content.
Alt Shift X:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveZqqGewoyPiacooywP5Ig
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AltShiftX
Just Write:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SageHyden
LFTS Game of Thrones Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZXDeGjf84
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
References:
Article on Sociological Storytelling in Game of Thrones: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-real-reason-fans-hate-the-last-season-of-game-of-thrones/
Lindsay Ellis video on Game of Thrones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hys_m3BPTS8
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
26/07/19•1h 7m
Episode 14: Before Sunset
The LFTS team discusses the hidden structure of Before Sunset, the relationship of the films in the Before Trilogy, and what we would want from a fourth film in the series.
LFTS Before Sunset Video
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19/07/19•1h 14m
Episode 13: John August (Aladdin, Big Fish, Go)
The LFTS team chats with screenwriter John August about his writing process, his latest film, Aladdin, and his screenwriting software, Highland 2.5.
John August
Scriptnotes Podcast: https://johnaugust.com/scriptnotes
Highland 2.5: https://quoteunquoteapps.com/highland-2/
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
28/06/19•1h 3m
Episode 12: Minority Report
The LFTS team discusses Steven Spielberg's take on film noir (is it actually a film noir?), explore the ways in which the film is such a great example of design fiction, and debate the morality of Precrime.
Minority Report LFTS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMPjas_rRU
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
14/06/19•1h 38m
Episode 11: Inside Out
The LFTS team discusses why the Bing Bong scene always makes people cry (and terrifies Michael), the importance of emotional authenticity for authors, and how Inside Out is an example of perfect story structure.
Inside Out LFTS Video
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31/05/19•1h 13m
Episode 10: Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame
The LFTS team discusses the unique storytelling challenge inherent in these movies and how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has affected our idea of what a film should be.
Spider-Man: Homecoming LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/yXSW9JcQnik
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10/05/19•1h 16m
Episode 9: Gone Girl
The LFTS team discusses how Gone Girl came to be the first video on the channel, how the film cleverly reveals its information to the audience, and the complexities of navigating political context and controversy.
Gone Girl LFTS Video
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26/04/19•1h 20m
Episode 8: Adaptation
The LFTS team discusses the neurotic brilliance of the movie Adaptation, the process of creating our Adaptation short film, and all the reasons why writing is hard.
Adaptation LFTS Video/Short Film: https://youtu.be/bsEkGGc5_OU
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Show Notes
Charlie Kaufman BAFTA Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfXcWT_oFs
Michael & Alex's Old Web Series: http://bit.ly/2P4BeOf
Michael's film school "Adaptation-esque" project: http://bit.ly/2P3iyi9
Book References (w/Affiliate Links):
Into the Woods by John Yorke
Story by Robert McKee
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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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12/04/19•1h 30m
Episode 7: Independence Day (with Lindsay Ellis)
The LFTS team chats with video essayist and writer Lindsay Ellis about Independence Day. We discuss her video comparing Independence Day with War of the Worlds, disaster movies in a post-9/11 world, and the challenges of making videos about film on YouTube.
Lindsay Ellis's video Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KioF1sTQFtE
LFTS Video on Independence Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gu8GQOJhdA
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
Lindsay Ellis:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chezapoctube
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelindsayellis
Hobbit Video Trilogy: The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Autopsy (Part 1/2)
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
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29/03/19•1h 10m
Episode 6: The Silence of the Lambs
The LFTS team discusses how our videos can change dramatically as we develop them, the differences between the original screenplay for The Silence of the Lambs and the final film, and how the directorial choices elevated the movie beyond a normal thriller.
The Silence of the Lambs LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/bgLSgFDMF1k
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Show Notes
Every Frame a Painting video on The Silence of the Lambs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V-k-p4wzxg
Book References (w/Affiliate Links):
Into the Woods by John Yorke
Making a Good Script Great by Linda Seger
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
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08/03/19•1h 16m
Episode 5: Good Will Hunting
The LFTS team discusses the importance of considering the psychological journey of a character, the lengthy development process of Good Will Hunting, and the MPAA rating system.
Good Will Hunting LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/bgLSgFDMF1k
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
Book References (w/Affiliate Links):
Into the Woods by John Yorke
Dan Harmon’s Story Circle
Filmmakers mentioned:
Gus Van Sant
Michael Mann
Barry Jenkins
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01/03/19•1h 13m
Episode 4: Groundhog Day
The LFTS team discusses Groundhog Day (1993) and how it exploits its premise, the profound philosophy found within the story, and how to truly force a character to change.
Groundhog Day LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/zSQZvAKfwvA
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Book References (w/Affiliate Links):
How to Write Groundhog Day by Danny Rubin: https://amzn.to/2X3qgMQ
The Hidden Tools of Comedy by Steve Kaplan: https://amzn.to/2SyuNYc
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15/02/19•1h 6m
Episode 3: Searching (with Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian)
The LFTS team interviews Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian, co-writers of Searching (2018), about how they took a traditional thriller story and adapted it to take place entirely on screens, their rigorous approach to collaboration and feedback, and the importance of dis-identifying with your work.
Searching LFTS Episode: https://youtu.be/bVFHAvnfW1A
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
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Movie References:
Aneesh Chaganty's Google Glass short film "Seeds": https://youtu.be/nvo6ls7edUQ
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Sev Ohanian: https://twitter.com/SevOhanian
Produced by Vince Major (https://twitter.com/VinceMajor)
Edited by Eric Schneider (https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider)
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
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07/02/19•1h 7m
Episode 2: The Devil Wears Prada
The LFTS team discusses The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and how it efficiently sets up its story in the first ten pages, the long process most scripts go through to become great, and determine that casting Meryl Streep in your movie is a good idea.
The Devil Wears Prada LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/-WgzNFEu61o
The Devil Wears Prada Screenplay: https://johnaugust.com/Assets/DEVIL_WEARS_PRADA_Full_Script.pdf
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Book References (w/Affiliate Links):
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
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07/02/19•1h 7m
Episode 1: Shaun of the Dead
The LFTS team discusses Shaun of the Dead (2005) and how story should come from character, the similarities between horror and comedy, and the movies that scared us as kids.
Shaun of the Dead LFTS Episode: https://youtu.be/mzqDiSr4jY4
Shaun of the Dead Screenplay: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0xmqwcfxa6xqm18/ShaunOfTheDead.pdf
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
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Book References (w/Affiliate Links):
The Hidden Tools of Comedy by Steve Kaplan: https://amzn.to/2SyuNYc
Bossypants by Tina Fey: https://amzn.to/2tbCmpt
Screenplay by Syd Field: https://amzn.to/2WPak0n
The Art of Fiction by Henry James: https://amzn.to/2BpIs9X
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07/02/19•1h 5m
Trailer — Beyond the Screenplay
“Lessons from the Screenplay” creator Michael Tucker and the LFTS team do deeper dives into the storytelling of individual movies and chat with the creatives behind those films.
05/02/19•1m 29s
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