

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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Nov 22, 2019 • 1h 15min
Episode 23: Blade Runner
The LFTS team discusses how Blade Runner expertly borrows from film noir, how the themes evolved for the sequel, and which version of the film is best.
Show Notes
LFTS video on Blade Runner: https://youtu.be/_tbvMzqk3F4
Patron-exclusive episode on Terminator: Dark Fate: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31503413
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

Oct 30, 2019 • 1h 18min
Episode 22: The Shining
The LFTS team discusses the psychological power of creepiness, whether or not the movie’s magic is intentional, and how the very process of writing can be terrifying.
Sponsor
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Show Notes
LFTS video on The Shining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8KroxoAhk
Michael discussing The Exorcist on the podcast "Missing Frames": https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-71-the-exorcist
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

Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 21min
Episode 21: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
The LFTS team discusses how the evolution of technology influences filmmaking, whether or not an "every-person" still exists in film language, and why Sarah Connor's transformation is important.
Sponsor
You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay
Show Notes
LFTS video on Aliens vs. Terminator 2: https://youtu.be/4x9mplwN3Lo
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

Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 6min
Episode 20: Aliens
The LFTS team discusses space marines, the differences between horror movies and action movies, and why Ripley's backstory matters.
LFTS video on Aliens vs. Terminator 2: https://youtu.be/4x9mplwN3Lo
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 20, 2019 • 1h 8min
Episode 19: Ocean's Eleven
The LFTS team discusses the importance of perspective when revealing information, what constitutes "lying to the audience," and how Ocean's 11 is just so freaking cool.
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 3, 2019 • 1h 4min
Episode 18: The Social Network
The LFTS team discusses the intricate structure of the film, the collaboration between Sorkin and Fincher, and the incredible score.
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Video on The Social Network: https://youtu.be/8IAGH6k17nw
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 16, 2019 • 1h 19min
Episode 17: Inglourious Basterds
The LFTS team discusses the history of nazis as on-screen bad guys, the importance of foreign languages in the film, and all things Tarantino.
Mini-episode on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29164600
LFTS Video on Inglourious Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvtOY0YrF-g
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

Jul 31, 2019 • 1h 6min
Episode 16: The Matrix (with Patrick (H) Willems)
The LFTS team chats with YouTube creator and filmmaker Patrick (H) Willems about The Matrix's excellent storytelling, its exquisite production design, and why Keanu Reeves was the perfect Neo.
Patrick (H) Willems
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickhwillems
Can't Get Enough of Keanu Podcast: https://anchor.fm/keanu-podcast
Patrick's video on The Matrix's opening scene: https://youtu.be/KyiqyVzD6ec
LFTS Video on The Matrix: https://youtu.be/NdSGZ-RNdTw
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

Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 7min
Episode 15: Game of Thrones (with Alt Shift X & Just Write)
The LFTS team chats with the creators of YouTube channels Alt Shift X and Just Write about Game of Thrones. We discuss how the mode of storytelling changed in the later seasons, how we as creators approach creating content around for something as hotly debated as Game of Thrones, and how screenwriters and filmmakers should navigate this new world of social media and fan analysis content.
Alt Shift X:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveZqqGewoyPiacooywP5Ig
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AltShiftX
Just Write:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SageHyden
LFTS Game of Thrones Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZXDeGjf84
Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay
LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts
References:
Article on Sociological Storytelling in Game of Thrones: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-real-reason-fans-hate-the-last-season-of-game-of-thrones/
Lindsay Ellis video on Game of Thrones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hys_m3BPTS8
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

Jul 19, 2019 • 1h 14min
Episode 14: Before Sunset
The LFTS team discusses the hidden structure of Before Sunset, the relationship of the films in the Before Trilogy, and what we would want from a fourth film in the series.
LFTS Before Sunset Video
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