Beyond the Screenplay
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -“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.
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Episode 180: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
July 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThe BTS team discusses the film's episodic structure, the design and goals of the three central characters, and the gloriously insane action sequences of a modern Mad Max installment. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standa...
Patreon Preview: Inside Out 2
June 28, 2024 16:55 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Inside Out 2, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/...
Announcing our Summer Schedule!
June 21, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBWe're launching our summer season, "Sequel Summer" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We'll be focusing on sequels (and a couple prequels) hitting theaters this summer and examining what audiences look for in films continuing an existing franchise. June 28th: Patreon-Exclusive — Inside Out 2 July 5th: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga July 12th: A Quiet Place: Day One July 19th: Twister July 26th: Patreon-Exclusive — Twisters August 2nd: Deadpool & Wolverine August 9th: Avatar: The Way ...
Patreon Preview: GoldenEye
June 07, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on GoldenEye, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJean...
Episode 179: The Bourne Ultimatum
May 31, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThe BTS team discusses how the final installment in the Bourne trilogy continues the fun spy games of the first two films, how the chronology of the plot intertwines with the previous film, and how it brings Bourne's story to a satisfying conclusion. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.co...
Episode 178: The Bourne Supremacy
May 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThe BTS team discusses how Paul Greengrass continued what Doug Liman started, the theme of acceptance, and why the character of Pamela Landy was such a win for the franchise. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/l...
Episode 177: The Bourne Identity
May 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThe BTS team discusses the style and tone The Bourne Identity brought to the action genre, how the plot and character motivations constantly propel the action forward, and what makes the central characters of the franchise so compelling. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Me...
Announcing our Spring Schedule!
May 15, 2024 19:12 - 54 seconds - 853 KBWe're launching our spring mini-season, "Spy Spring" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're focusing on the Bourne trilogy, but we couldn't resist stirring GoldenEye into the mix as well. May 17th: The Bourne Identity May 24th: The Bourne Supremacy May 31st: The Bourne Ultimatum June 7th: Patreon-Exclusive — GoldenEye 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH ...
Patreon Preview: The Talented Mr. Ripley
May 10, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Talented Mr. Ripley, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/Tri...
Episode 176: Oppenheimer
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBThe 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. Tricia's coverage services: https://www.triciaaurand.com 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://l...
Patreon Preview: Fargo
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Fargo, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 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: ...
Episode 175: Dune: Part Two
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from...
Episode 174: Past Lives
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThe 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. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Tw...
Patreon Preview: What is Acting?
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe 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. We're thinking of doing a live episode. Let us know if you'd be able to join by filling out this one-question Google Form: https://forms.gle/ZSXUW8Tu1MGnjMRUA Or send us an email: [email protected] Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tuck...
Episode 173: Anatomy of a Fall
February 16, 2024 08:17 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThe BTS team discusses the control of information, the constant raising of stakes and urgency, and question how exactly the French justice system works. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Scre...
Episode 171: Poor Things
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH ...
Episode 171: Our Favorite Films of the '70s
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe 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... 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts...
Patreon Preview: Chinatown
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Chinatown, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 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: ...
Announcing our Winter Schedule!
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBWe'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: Dun...
What We’re Watching: True Detective: Night Country (Episode 1)
January 19, 2024 18:20 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe BTS team launches their "What We're Watching" series on True Detective: Night Country! For future episodes, head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: ...
Patreon Preview: Home Alone
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Home Alone, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 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: ...
Episode 170: Napoleon
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the...
Patreon Preview: Prometheus
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Prometheus, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: htt...
Episode 169: The Killer
November 17, 2023 16:11 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. AUTEUR AUTUMN release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-90434879 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay...
Episode 168: Priscilla
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe 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. 🚀 Get Nebula using this link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/beyondthescreenplay AUTEUR AUTUMN release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-90434879 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenp...
Episode 167: The Virgin Suicides
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe 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. AUTEUR AUTUMN release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-90434879 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the...
Patreon Preview: Killers of the Flower Moon
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Killers of the Flower Moon, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: ...
Episode 166: Shutter Island
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThe 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. 🚀 Get Nebula using this link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/beyondthescreenplay AUTEUR AUTUMN release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-90434879 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: ...
Episode 165: Se7en
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. AUTEUR AUTUMN release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-90434879 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Bey...
Announcing our Fall Schedule!
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBWe'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...
Patreon Preview: Rear Window
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Rear Window, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.c...
Patreon Preview: Dazed and Confused
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Dazed and Confused, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com...
Episode 164: Barbie
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIn 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenpla...
Patreon Preview: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Find us on Twitter Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://...
Episode 163: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation & Fallout
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThe 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. SUMMER: IMPOSSIBLE release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-release-83919760 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator...
Episode 162: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe 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. SUMMER: IMPOSSIBLE release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-release-83919760 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY M...
Episode 161: Mission: Impossible 3 & Ghost Protocol
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. SUMMER: IMPOSSIBLE release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-release-83919760 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Pat...
Patreon Preview: Asteroid City
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Asteroid City, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: http://bit.ly/3Noyjyt 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: h...
Episode 160: Mission: Impossible
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThe 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. SUMMER: IMPOSSIBLE release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-release-83919760 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH ...
Episode 159: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBThe 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. SUMMER: IMPOSSIBLE release schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-release-83919760 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS...
Patreon Preview: Speed
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Speed, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: http://bit.ly/3Ci4hY0 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/...
Our Summer Season starts soon!
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBWe'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. Schedule: 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...
Episode 158: The Last of Us (HBO) (with VFX Supervisor Alex Wang)
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThe 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. 🎧 Alex Wang on the CG Garage podcast: https://www.chaos.com/blog/alex-wang-visual-effects-supervisor-the-last-of-us 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://le...
Episode 157: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (from the Patreon Vault)
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn 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. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twi...
Episode 156: Magnolia
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThe 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. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 ***BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH*** https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Scree...
Episode 155: Almost Famous
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 ***BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH*** https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ...
Patreon Preview: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/3K57QEA 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...
Patreon Preview: Spotlight
March 31, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Spotlight, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/3Zy6V5p 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_Callero...
Episode 154: Our Favorite Films of the '80s
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe 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. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 ***BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH*** https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.cre...
Episode 153: The Banshees of Inisherin
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe 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. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 ***BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH*** https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com ☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Sc...