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Beyond the Screenplay
“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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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 25min
Episode 192: Sicario
The BTS team discusses how direction and cinematography can elevate theme, the film's unforgettable action sequences, and all things POV.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 19min
Episode 191: The Wizard of Oz
The BTS team discusses the film's tight structure, why its characters are so memorable, and the lasting impact the film has had on the pop culture landscape.
Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821
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Jan 31, 2025 • 20min
Patreon Preview: Wicked
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Wicked, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon:
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Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821
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Edited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios team
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Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
Jan 28, 2025 • 3min
Announcing our Winter Schedule!
We're launching our winter season, "Wicked Winter" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're starting with two trips to Oz this Friday followed by a look at some of the more wicked award contenders from this year and years past.
January 31st: The Wizard of Oz
January 31st: Patreon-Exclusive — Wicked
February 7th: Sicario
February 14th: Challengers
February 21st: Patreon-Exclusive — Network
February 28th: The Brutalist
March 7th: Patreon-Exclusive — Chicago
March 14th: Anora
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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 27min
Episode 190: L.A. Confidential
The BTS team discusses the film’s three distinctive protagonists, how the plot remains clear despite its complexity, and why the finale is such a fun and satisfying payoff.
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January Patreon Vote: Gladiator II vs. Wicked: https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-patreon-117780859
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Edited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios team
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Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
Dec 6, 2024 • 11min
Patreon Preview: Mrs. Doubtfire
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mrs. Doubtfire, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028
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Edited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios team
Produced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajor
Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 35min
Episode 189: American Beauty
The BTS team discusses the film's intricate character web, the competing themes of façade and self-discovery, and how the project evolved dramatically from script to post-production.
Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028
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Edited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios team
Produced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajor
Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
Nov 22, 2024 • 17min
Patreon Preview: Labyrinth
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Labyrinth, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028
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Edited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios team
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Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 188: Being John Malkovich
The BTS team discusses the Kaufman/Jonze approach to absurdist comedy, how the swift pacing energizes the film, and why thematic cohesion is so crucial to keeping a story grounded.
Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028
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Produced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajor
Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 187: Raising Arizona
The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presentation, and whether young Nicolas Cage is actually Timothée Chalamet.
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Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028
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Michael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerla
Tricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_Calleros
Edited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios team
Produced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajor
Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com
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