INT. ANALYSIS

TRIGGER WARNING. In this episode, we look at the 2016 Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner Spotlight. Topics include exposition techniques, accuracy, the theme of social responsibility, and how that theme is continuing to be relevant now. Our next episode will be Avatar The Last Airbender Season 3. We have a Patreon now. Come and support us and get extra content. Our YouTube vide...

We continue our conversation on The Last Airbender with new and returning characters, more destiny, parallels and worldbuilding. Upcoming Episodes: Spotlight, Avatar The Last Airbender Season 3 Watch our video on A Star Is Born Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Like us on Facebo...

An unexpectedly critical episode. We look at a lot of things that don't work and a couple that (sort of) do in this final episode about Pirates. Topics include the theme of collaboration, the over-complicated plot, the unsatisfying ending, Will and Elizabeth's relationship (and how intensely Jelani does not ship them), and writing lessons we're taking away from the entire trilogy.  Upcoming Episod...

Today we talk about the first of the Pirates movies and cover how its characters are designed around the theme, how this movie was a game-changer for Disney and the world of cinema, who the heck this movie is supposed to be for, and Hans Zimmer being the GOAT.  Upcoming episodes: Hancock and Dead Man's Chest Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Rate and review on iTunes. Follow the show on T...

In the first of three episodes about this dope animated show, we look at Book 1 of Avatar The Last Airbender. We cover the main characters, the theme of destiny, world building, and anime influences.   Upcoming episodes: At World's End, ATLA Seasons 2 and 3, and Spotlight. We now have a YouTube channel with a video about A Star is Born . You can now support us on Patreon .  Buy Jelani's book Desce...

This episode we look at the second installment in the Pirates series. Topics include villains, the Kraken, Jack Sparrow's arc, some of of the messy but interesting plot elements, and McGuffins. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Buy Jelani's book Descended: Awakening Send comments, questions, suggestions, and request...

BWAAAAAHHHH!!! On the 10th anniversary of Inception's release, Evan does a solo episode explaining all the reasons it is his favorite. Creative, spiritual, nerdy, and intellectual.  Some spoilers... but come on.  Next episode will be Dead Man's Chest. Subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson

Today we look at the 2008 Will Smith movie Hancock and how it does a character study of a drunk superman, how much the script changed from its original version to the final product, with an unexpected detour into musicals. Slight language warning. Upcoming episodes: Dead Man's Chest, Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Like us on Facebook. Subscribe rate and review on iTunes.  Follow us on Twitter...

Is Ready or Not ready for the Interior Analysis treatment? In today's episode we look at tonal confusion, how many things violence can mean, the premise, themes, and characters, and how the story could have been more compelling.  Upcoming episodes: Curse of the Black Pearl, and Hancock. Descended Awakening is available to buy. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts. Fo...

Featuring Drexel screenwriting professor Matt Kaufhold. Today we look at the intricacies of AI fiction, some questions that Ex Machina poses about real world technology, and the design of the characters, both human and robotic. As always there will be spoilers. Our next episode will be Ready or Not. Descended Awakening is available to buy . Subscribe and leave a rating on iTunes. Like our Facebook...

In this episode we look at the first season of the new Amazon Prime series The Boys and it's more grounded take on supes, several of its characters (sociopaths and all), as well as a few other small things we found notable with it. As always, there will be spoilers. The next episode will be Ex Machina, which is now on Netflix. Jelani's book, Descended Awakening , is available to buy on Amazon in p...

Jelani’s book is out! So today we talk through his process for writing it and hints of what’s in store in the rest of the Descended series. Spoilers will be discussed. To buy the book, follow this link: https://www.amazon.com/Descended-Awakening-Jelani-Kelly-ebook/dp/B086KWLFKF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3Q650GEVG48I0&dchild=1&keywords=descended+awakening&qid=1587594815&sprefix=descended%2Cap...

Jelani Kelly's book "Descended: Awakening" releases Thursday April 2, 2020. This episode gives just a taste of what you'll get in the whole book. Pre-order the kindle version here . Voices by Ahsan Dowling, Jelani Kelly, Mason Laferty, Evan Wessman, and Lauren Wessman. 

Part 2 of our decade recap featuring Karla Cortes, Jelani Kelly, and Mason Laferty. We look at the decade's most underrated movies, worst movies, best characters, and our overall favorites. Thanks again to everyone who submitted answers. Jelani's book Descended Awakening releases April 2. Click here to pre-order a copy. Our upcoming episodes will be on Shrek, The Boys, and a special prelude to Des...

In this episode we look at the character construction and arc of cinema's favorite ogre and how three act structure is used to create an effective character change. We also take a couple fun detours into early 2000's nostalgia. As always, we spoil everything... but come on, you've seen this. Upcoming episodes will be on The Boys, and Jelani's upcoming book Descended Awakening. Like us on Facebook...

We take a retrospective look at the movies of the 2010's. In this episode we cover the most influential and most overrated movies. Karla Cortes, Jelani Kelly, and Mason Laferty guest star. Thanks to everyone who submitted answers for this podcast, we hope you liked hearing them read on air. This recap will be continued in part 2, which will cover the most underrated movies, worst movies, best char...

Featuring Drexel screenwriting professors Matt Kaufhold and David Greenberg. We go deep into the concept of three act structure, what it is, how it is used, what it's purpose is, and how it can be used to write better stories. No spoilers. Send in questions, requests, and comments to erw58@drexel.edu or intanalysis18@gmail.com. Please leave a rating and review on iTunes and subscribe to us whereve...

Guest starring Hunter Jones and Additya Kandalkar. We get into as many of our favorites characters as we can, dive into what makes this such an iconic and beloved series, and generally nerd out about the series. As always we spoil everything, so muggles beware. Other upcoming episodes include Shrek,  and a dive into 3 act structure. Send in comments to erw58@drexel.edu or intanalysis18@gmail.com O...

Our first live episode. We dissect a rare gem of a movie that both of us love. We look at Amelie as a character, the role of the minor characters, and the unique style and tone that makes this movie so endearing. As always, SPOILERS. We are looking for suggestions for upcoming episodes, especially for our next live show. Please send suggestions and comments to erw58@drexel.edu. Please subscribe on...

SPOILERS!! Guest starring Michael Raffle and Jelani Kelly. We look at some of our favorite moments, the theme of loss, the structure of the movie, and the MCU as a whole. We will be doing a live show on Drexel's campus. Details will be coming soon. Most likely, we will be analyzing Amelie for the live show. Thanks to Isabella Aktarshenas for the logo. We have stickers. Contact Evan or Karla to get...

Featuring Jelani Kelly. In preparation for Endgame, we look at  Avengers Infinity War and how it breaks the Marvel formula, why Thanos is the best Marvel villain, how it can and can't be thought of as a stand alone movie, and where its heroes are a bit lacking. Upcoming episodes: Amelie, Endgame, Harry Potter. Please send comments to erw58@drexel.edu . We are now on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Please l...

Our first animated episode. We look at how Pixar creates a very unique, insightful, and fun movie through the well-structured world of the mind and showing us how to embrace sadness. Upcoming episodes: Avengers Infinity War, Amelie, Harry Potter. We are now on iTunes. Please leave comments, ratings, and reviews, including who your emotions are and what your islands of personality or core memories...

In this episode we look at the relationship between the film's two protagonist, and discuss whose story this really is. We also examine why this is better than most romance movies. As always, we will spoil everything. Trailer - 1:00 Storyline - 2:33 Minor Characters - 5:18 Ally - 8:43 Jackson - 19:33 Ally and Jackson's Relationship - 24:18 Ending - 28:57 Start with Story - 34:30 Outro - 37:09 Plea...

In this episode, we look at Bernardo Bertolucci's aesthetically pleasing period relationship drama. We discuss the relationship of the three main characters, what conclusions can be drawn from the unconventional aspects of their relationship, and how the film deals with the theme of revolution. As always we will spoil everything. Characters - 1:15 Soundtrack - 10:29 Scenes - 12:25 Theo and Isabell...

In this episode we look at how A Quiet Place creates suspense, gives us access to its heroes, and lends itself as a smart horror movie. WARNING: As always, we will spoil everything.  Our next planned episode will be Gone Girl, which we will split into two parts.  Link to the original script: www.scriptslug.com/assets/uploads/…-place-2018.pdf