Beyond the Screenplay
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 530 ratings“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 17: Inglourious Basterds
August 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThe 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://twit...
Episode 16: The Matrix (with Patrick (H) Willems)
July 31, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBThe 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 Screen...
Episode 16: The Matrix (feat. Patrick (H) Willems)
July 31, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThe 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 Screen...
Episode 15: Game of Thrones (feat. Alt Shift X & Just Write)
July 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThe 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...
Episode 15: Game of Thrones (with Alt Shift X & Just Write)
July 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThe 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...
Episode 14: Before Sunset
July 19, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThe 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/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/Trici...
Episode 13: John August (Aladdin, Big Fish, Go)
June 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThe 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 proces...
Episode 13: Screenwriter John August (Aladdin, Big Fish, Go)
June 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe 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 proces...
Episode 12: Minority Report
June 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThe 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/BTScreenplay Michael Tuck...
Episode 11: Inside Out
May 31, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe 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/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJ...
Episode 10: Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame
May 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThe 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 o...
Episode 9: Gone Girl
April 26, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe 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/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/Bria...
Episode 8: Adaptation
April 12, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThe 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 W...
Episode 7: Independence Day (feat. Lindsay Ellis)
March 29, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThe 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.co...
Episode 7: Independence Day (with Lindsay Ellis)
March 29, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThe 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.co...
Episode 6: The Silence of the Lambs
March 08, 2019 16:47 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 5: Good Will Hunting
March 01, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 4: Groundhog Day
February 15, 2019 19:57 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThe 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 Twitt...
Episode 3: Searching (with Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian)
February 07, 2019 16:23 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe 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 M...
Episode 3: Searching (feat. Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian)
February 07, 2019 16:23 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThe 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 M...
Episode 2: The Devil Wears Prada
February 07, 2019 16:02 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThe 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: ...
Episode 1: Shaun of the Dead
February 07, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThe 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/Affilia...
Trailer — Beyond the Screenplay
February 05, 2019 23:49 - 1 minute - 1.38 MB“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.