
Beyond the Screenplay
By Michael Tucker
“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.

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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Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
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01:24:28
August 13, 2022

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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21:25
August 07, 2022

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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01:24:00
July 29, 2022

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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01:38:16
July 15, 2022

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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01:13:52
July 01, 2022

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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01:24:16
June 17, 2022

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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14:33
June 10, 2022

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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01:19:52
June 03, 2022

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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01:13:36
May 27, 2022

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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01:17:04
May 20, 2022

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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01:13:04
May 13, 2022

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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01:18:36
May 06, 2022

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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Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
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17:54
May 05, 2022

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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01:13:38
April 29, 2022

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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01:14:50
April 22, 2022

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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01:33:04
April 15, 2022

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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01:24:05
April 08, 2022

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.
🎧 Brian discussing Harakiri on Missing Frames: https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-117-harakiri
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01:10:45
April 01, 2022

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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24:34
March 30, 2022

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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01:34:22
March 25, 2022

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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01:02:59
March 18, 2022

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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01:17:45
March 11, 2022

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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01:22:44
March 04, 2022

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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01:30:46
February 25, 2022

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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01:15:47
February 18, 2022

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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01:20:45
February 11, 2022

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...
Tricia's Star Wars timeline: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA/status/1485679234760658945
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02:21:57
February 04, 2022

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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01:21:51
January 28, 2022

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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01:27:55
January 21, 2022

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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01:37:07
January 14, 2022

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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38:01
January 07, 2022

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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01:13:10
December 31, 2021

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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17:44
December 29, 2021

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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01:27:29
December 24, 2021

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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01:29:10
December 17, 2021

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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01:27:39
December 10, 2021

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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01:28:57
December 03, 2021

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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01:21:50
November 19, 2021

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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53:32
November 12, 2021

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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01:16:08
November 05, 2021

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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Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
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01:30:45
October 29, 2021

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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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
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01:20:31
October 22, 2021

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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16:36
October 19, 2021

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
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
01:19:04
October 15, 2021

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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Show Notes
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
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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01:37:38
October 08, 2021

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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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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19:20
October 05, 2021

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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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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01:14:05
October 01, 2021

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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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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42:33
September 28, 2021

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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Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
01:30:56
September 24, 2021

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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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
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For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
01:17:16
September 17, 2021

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
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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
01:14:45
September 10, 2021

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
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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
01:06:38
September 03, 2021

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
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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
01:24:08
August 27, 2021

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.
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14:57
August 25, 2021

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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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
01:40:55
August 20, 2021

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).
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Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther
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01:28:06
August 13, 2021

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
01:27:29
August 06, 2021

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
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
01:13:55
July 30, 2021

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
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
01:15:46
July 23, 2021

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.
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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
01:31:03
July 16, 2021

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
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
01:29:48
July 09, 2021

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
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
01:28:39
July 02, 2021

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
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
01:08:38
June 25, 2021

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
49:02
June 18, 2021