Beyond the Screenplay

The LFTS team discusses the film's “hippie Western” characters and themes, the intriguing ambiguity in the three central characters’ relationships, and why the movie’s humor is so surprising and effective. 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

The LFTS team discusses our childlike obsession with dinosaurs, Jurassic Park's landmark visual effects and brilliant sound design, and how the characters represent two sides of a rich thematic debate. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS video on Jurassic Park: https://youtu.be/VWz1E3oHd8w Jurassic Park Film Goofs Wikia: https://jurassicpark.fandom.com/wiki/Jurassic_Park_Film_Goofs 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 LFTS team discusses the importance of sound in cinema, the power of characters having a "ghost," and when to get experimental with your screenplay formatting. Show Notes LFTS video on A Quiet Place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-s81-Wl2v0 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay Scott Pilgrim vs. the World patron-exclusive episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35472537 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 LFTS team (remotely!) discusses Parasite’s shocking midpoint reversal, how the film uses symbols and motifs to concretize abstract themes about class, and why a South Korean satire was able to resonate across the globe. Sponsor The first 500 listeners to use this link get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Once you sign up, look for Greg McKeown's class, "Simple Productivity: How to Accomplish More With Less." Show Notes LFTS video on Parasite: https://youtu.be/he3x5flTFPg 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 LFTS team breaks down the difference between the Arrival script and the short story, how the themes of communication and choice are woven throughout, and the power of film as its own language. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Michael's recommendation: VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media Alex's recommendation: A Faithful Man Show Notes LFTS video on Arrival: https://youtu.be/QTxvzkwVsQE 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 LFTS team discusses what audiences expect from a James Bond movie, Casino Royale’s place in the overall Bond timeline, and why so much of the film seems fresh and exciting. Show Notes LFTS video on Casino Royale: https://youtu.be/_GdBnwXLJdI 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 LFTS team counts down their favorite films of 2010-2019, compares what they want from a movie, and unpacks the writing and filmmaking techniques in some of cinema's newest classics. Sponsor The first 500 listeners to use this link get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Once you sign up, look for Thomas Frank's class, "Real Productivity: How to Build Habits That Last" 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

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://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-76-titanic 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 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/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 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 Images & Type for Powerful Visual" Show Notes LFTS video on Children of Men: https://youtu.be/HUgYoT_xEFY 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