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 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/beyondthescreenplay 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

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. 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/beyondthescreenplay 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

The LFTS team discusses the intricate structure of the film, the collaboration between Sorkin and Fincher, and the incredible score. Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Video on The Social Network: https://youtu.be/8IAGH6k17nw LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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  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/beyondthescreenplay  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

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 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/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 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/beyondthescreenplay 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

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/ Sponsor CuriosityStream: Get your first 31-days completely free if you sign up at https://curiositystream.com/screenplay and use the promo code ‘screenplay’ (all one word, lowercase, no quotes) during the sign-up process. 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/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 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/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Sponsor Start your 30-day trial  of Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/screenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon LFTS Merch Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon Sponsor Start your 30-day trial  of Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/screenplay 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 Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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 http://bit.ly/2v1kw9m

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) Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA 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

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Sponsor Start your 30-day trial  of Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/screenplay 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 Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 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 Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Sponsor: CuriosityStream: http://curiositystream.com/screenplay Movie References: Aneesh Chaganty's Google Glass short film "Seeds": https://youtu.be/nvo6ls7edUQ Find us on Social Media Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Aneesh Chaganty: https://twitter.com/aneeshchaganty 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 For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

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 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Sponsor: CuriosityStream: http://curiositystream.com/screenplay Book References (w/Affiliate Links): The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

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 Sponsor CuriosityStream: http://curiositystream.com/screenplay 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 Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/beyondthescreenplay 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

“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.