

Beyond the Screenplay
Michael Tucker
“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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Oct 5, 2021 • 19min
Patreon Preview: The Fifth Element
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Fifth Element, the team tries to make sense of what this movie even is.
Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/3uNPKiw
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_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Oct 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
Episode 99: Skyfall
The BTS team discusses Skyfall's incredible cinematography, the film's overall place in the James Bond franchise, and the characters' relationships, including the poignant send-off of M.
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Show Notes
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/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Sep 28, 2021 • 43min
What We’re Watching: Foundation (Episodes 1 & 2)
In this first episode of a patron-exclusive mini-series, the BTS team discusses the challenges in adapting the books to the screen, the differences between sociological and psychological storytelling, and their expectations and initial reactions to these first two episodes.
To listen to the upcoming weekly episodes on the AppleTV+ show, Foundation, support us on Patreon by signing up for a $5+ tier: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
Just Write’s video, "Isaac Asimov, Game of Thrones: How to Write Sociological Stories”: https://youtu.be/jCsCq4Qo9P4
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_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Sep 24, 2021 • 1h 31min
Episode 98: Blade Runner 2049
The BTS team discusses Blade Runner 2049's mood-centric approach to a sequel, the evolution of Replicants from the original film, and if K's arc depends upon the story's [slow] pacing.
Show Notes
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/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Sep 17, 2021 • 1h 17min
Episode 97: Amélie
The BTS team discusses how Amélie fits into a specific era of whimsical films, how it achieves its bittersweet tone, and how its romantic plot opens up the main characters to the larger community around them.
Sponsor
To learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/BeyondTheScreenplay/and sign up for free. The first 200 people that visit that link will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription.
Sign up for MASV today using https://massive.io/beyond-the-screenplay and get 100GB free towards your transfer for free.
Show Notes
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/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Sep 10, 2021 • 1h 15min
Episode 96: Ex Machina (with Sage Hyden of Just Write)
The BTS team once again welcomes back Sage Hyden (Just Write) to discuss how Ex Machina controls the information it reveals to the audience, the clever design of Ava’s character, and how the film invites varied readings of its deeper meaning.
Show Notes
Sage's YouTube channel, Just Write: https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
Find us on Twitter
Sage Hyden: https://twitter.com/sagehyden
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_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Sep 3, 2021 • 1h 7min
Episode 95: Black Swan (with Maggie Mae Fish)
The BTS team welcomes YouTube creator Maggie Mae Fish to discuss how Black Swan cleverly borrows horror movie elements, the way the filmmaking balances technical precision and an organic messiness, and manages to make a psychological thriller very accessible through a simple plot construction.
Sponsor
Sign up for MASV today using https://massive.io/beyond-the-screenplay and get 100GB free towards your transfer for free.
Show Notes
Maggie Mae Fish's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaggieMaeFish/
Maggie Mae Fish on Twitter: @MaggieMaeFish
SoundWorks Collection, the Sound of Black Swan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1x0I5_OFz0
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/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Aug 27, 2021 • 1h 24min
Episode 94: Whiplash
The BTS team discusses Damien Chazelle's stunning debut film: the central theme of the obsessed artist, why the cinematography and editing is so visceral, and how the finale plays out more like a battle than a jazz concert.
Show Notes
Support us on 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/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Aug 25, 2021 • 15min
Patreon Preview: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the team shares how their feelings on the film may or may not have changed since their first viewing.
Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/2WdQNLP
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_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 41min
Episode 93: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The BTS team discusses the film's similarities to Raiders of the Lost Ark, the brilliant unification of MacGuffin and Henry Jones Sr., and the magnetism Harrison Ford brings to the character of Indiana Jones.
Sponsors
To learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/BeyondTheScreenplay/ and sign up for free. The first 200 people that visit that link will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription.
Sign up for MASV today using https://massive.io/beyond-the-screenplay and get 100GB free towards your transfer for free.
Show Notes
Listen to our episode on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55114743
Support us on 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/TriciaJeanA
Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner
Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros
Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor
Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider
Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther
Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com
For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com