Beyond the Screenplay

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

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

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

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

The BTS team discusses Temple of Doom's dramatically different approach to an Indiana Jones story, the character design of Willie Scott, and which action sequences in the film really work (and which ones don't). Sponsor Try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay 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 Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

The BTS team celebrates 750 patrons by diving into the first Indiana Jones movie: how it crafts and introduces a hero, what makes the actions sequences so engaging, and why Marion Ravenwood is the best "Jones girl." 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 Guest editors: Caleb Burg, Graham Haerther Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

The BTS team discusses Moonlight's evocative screenwriting and cinematography, the film's triptych structure, and how Barry Jenkins externalizes Chiron's inner journey. 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

Dive into the charming chaos of 'Mean Girls' as the team explores its humor and cultural significance. They discuss how the film reshaped LGBTQ+ representation in teen movies, bringing authenticity to characters. Delve into the intricate dynamics of high school life and the flawed adult figures that enrich the story. Plus, a look at the evolution of humor in pop culture and its reflections in characters navigating toxic environments. The conversation shifts between insightful analysis and delightful anecdotes, making it a nostalgic ride for fans.

The BTS team discusses Heat's surprisingly quiet midpoint dialogue scene, the film's incredible iconic shootout, and how both central characters' arcs engage the themes of family, loyalty, and crime. Sponsor Try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes Listen to our discussion of Loki Episode 6 on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zh5k7p List to our patron-exclusive episode on The Departed: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53057155 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Maggie Mae Fish's video, "Myth of the Auteur": https://youtu.be/yr65ZIWoD6c 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

The BTS team discusses Titanic's incredible cultural impact, Rose's characterization and moving character arc, and what it took for James Cameron to make the biggest disaster movie of all time. Show Notes Listen to our discussion of Loki Episode 5 on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3dXALLG Listen to Brian's Missing Frame's episode on Titanic: https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-76-titanic List to our patron-exclusive episode on The Departed: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53057155 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