The Scriptcast

A brief announcement from your loving host. Social Media: Follow The Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter E-mail Alison at thescriptcast@gmail.com Follow Elementary My Dears on Instagram and Twitter

Join me for a conversation with screenwriter Peter Barnes, whose feature spec Lost Sun recently sold to MGM. Another of Peter's scripts, The Great In Between, is currently casting and plans to shoot in late summer. Find the Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter Show Notes: Lost Sun in the Hollywood Reporter Save the Cat George Hickenlooper Compelling Pictures Lightning Round: Schitt's Creek HBO's QAnon doc, Q: Into the Storm The Boss 28 Weeks Later score The City We Became by NK Jemison, also The Inheritance Trilogy

Join me for a conversation with TV writer Marque Franklin-Williams, whose credits include Just Add Magic, Leverage: Redemption, and upcoming shows for Showtime, Lion's Gate, and Amazon. Find the Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter. In lieu of social media, Marque would like to direct your attention to Stacey Abrams' amazing organization, Fair Fight! Show Notes: Robert Dinsdale's book, The Toymakers A new take on Pinocchio Lawrence Kasdan's quote about homework. Marque's Recommendations: Wandavision Denzel Curry Silent Hill 2 original soundtrack Dune (the book) The Dune reboot is coming out October 1, 2021 The last movies Alison saw in the theater: BBFL and Birds of Prey The last movies Marque saw in the theater: Captain Marvel and Parasite Marque's go-to movie snack

Join me for a conversation with...yours truly. A special episode, just me (Alison) talking to you (the listener.) Questions for you, the listener: Who are you?? What keeps you listening to Scriptcast Conversations? What would you like to hear more of? What's the best way to engage with you online? How to get in touch: The Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter thescriptcast@gmail.com Please remember to rate and review The Scriptcast on Apple Podcasts Shout outs: Strawhouse Pictures Liftkit Coffee Lightning round with Alison: The Knick The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood 60 Songs That Explain the 90s

Join me for a conversation with comedy television writer, Meghan Pleticha, whose credits include Silicon Valley and her upcoming play, Murder At Winterberg Manor.  Social Media:  The Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter  Meghan on Twitter  Murder At Winterberg Manor  Show Notes:  Meghan's episode of Silicon Valley  Small Screen Big Picture  George Saunders' new book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain  Meghan's Recommendations:  RuPaul's Drag Race UK  The Wire  Whiting Wongs podcast  Infinite Jest (find your own bookclub...)  Happy Birthday, Doug  Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Join me for a conversation with filmmakers and screenwriters, Lane and Ruckus Skye, whose credits include The Devil to Pay, Becky, and Rattle the Cage.  Social Media: The Scripcast on Instagram and Twitter Lane and Ruckus on Instagram and Facebook Show Notes: Rattle the Cage Becky on Apple, Amazon, Google, etc. The Devil to Pay on Apple, Amazon, Google, etc. Lane's childhood muse, Red Sonja The Investigation on HBO Herland by Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman Warrior on HBO Philosophize This Scriptnotes  The Director's Cut Work Life How I Built This

Join me for a conversation with screenwriter Aaron R. Smith, author of one hour pilot, Emily Quiver. Follow Aaron on Instagram and Twitter. Follow the Scriptcast on Instagram and Twitter.

In a small conservative town, a repressed pastor's wife creates problems for herself and the other housewives after writing erotic fiction centered around a lustful, sexy Jesus.

I’ve assembled an epic round table of screenwriters and podcasters to talk about our favorite holiday movies and television, with guest appearances from some of the Scriptcast’s voice talent. Plus, an exciting announcement!

Join me for a conversation with screenwriter Sarah Ruttinger, author of the half hour pilot, Tattoo Shop.

Feminist tattoo artist Rue is determined to keep toxic masculinity out of her new shop – and she's (mostly) successful, until her grizzled former mentor shows up.

Join me for a conversation with stand up comic and screenwriter, Adam Quesnell, about his one hour pilot, The Insomniacs.

In the near future, when one dose of the drug Insomnia can render a person permanently sleepless, an ex-federal agent finds himself and his crew of eccentric private detectives embroiled in a conspiracy that may have interstellar consequences.

Join me for a conversation with screenwriter, professor, and filmmaker Rodney Stringfellow for a conversation about my script, Ungoverned, screenwriting, and making art in a chaotic world.

One hundred years after the collapse of the U.S. government, teenagers Will and Jess cross the lawless country on a motorcycle, in search of a cancer treatment for Will's mother.

A quick intro to the Scriptcast, coming to a podcatcher near you on October 1st!