Beyond the Screenplay

The LFTS team discusses When Harry Met Sally 's elegant use of time, unpacks the Jess and Marie subplot, and lauds Nora Ephron's iconic monologue and dialogue writing skills. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS video on When Harry Met Sally: https://youtu.be/kR2pLUHBgGM Brian’s appearance on Missing Frames discussing Titanic: https:...

The LFTS team discusses Logan ’s family dynamics, the incredible performances from all three lead actors, and why making a smaller, darker superhero film sometimes yields powerful results. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS video on Logan : https://youtu.be/HUgYoT_xEFY Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondth...

The LFTS team discusses why Children of Men is the perfect marriage of technique and subject matter, the layered iconography of the film, and how the exposition and world building are delivered effortlessly from the very first scene. Sponsor Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Temi Coker's class: "Digital Poster Design: Combining Image...

The LFTS team chats with the writing team behind Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order about the process of writing a video game and the unique place the story sits in the chronology of the Star Wars Saga. Sponsor Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Brandon Woelfel's class: "Instagram-Worthy Photography: Shoot, Edit & Share" Show Notes...

The LFTS team discusses the new Disney Star Wars films, exploring the various things that we want from a Star Wars movie and how to make a film that has that ineffable "Star Wars feeling." Show Notes LFTS video on Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens : https://youtu.be/gsIQa7sH5_Y LFTS video on The Last Jedi : https://youtu.be/GYN2Lp9oHMk Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthe...

In this second of three episodes on the Star Wars Saga, the LFTS team discusses the good, the bad, and the valuable filmmaking lessons found The Phantom Menace , Attack of the Clones , and Revenge of the Sith . Sponsor Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Sabaa Tahir's Class: "Writing Authentic Fiction: How to Build a Believable Charact...

In this first of three episodes on the Star Wars Saga, the LFTS team discusses the amazing storytelling found in the original films, how the filmmaking evolved with each new entry, and why the force is so strong with these movies. Show Notes LFTS video on Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens : https://youtu.be/gsIQa7sH5_Y LFTS video on The Last Jedi : https://youtu.be/GYN2Lp9oHMk Beyond the Screenplay...

The LFTS team discusses how Blade Runner expertly borrows from film noir, how the themes evolved for the sequel, and which version of the film is best. Show Notes LFTS video on Blade Runner : https://youtu.be/_tbvMzqk3F4 Patron-exclusive episode on Terminator: Dark Fate : https://www.patreon.com/posts/31503413 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: h...

The LFTS team discusses the psychological power of creepiness, whether or not the movie’s magic is intentional, and how the very process of writing can be terrifying.  Sponsor  You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS video on The Shining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8KroxoAhk Michael discussing The Exorcist on the podcast "Missi...

The LFTS team discusses how the evolution of technology influences filmmaking, whether or not an "every-person" still exists in film language, and why Sarah Connor's transformation is important. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS video on Aliens vs. Terminator 2 : https://youtu.be/4x9mplwN3Lo Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://...

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/BTScreenplay M...

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/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter....

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/BTScreenplay...

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 &nbs...

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: http...

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...

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/BTScreenplay Mi...

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 u...

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/l...

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/BTScreenplay Micha...

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 Au...

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/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltucker...

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 Ch...

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 :...

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 Sp...