Beyond the Screenplay

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

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

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

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

The LFTS team chats with screenwriter John August about his writing process, his latest film, Aladdin, and his screenwriting software, Highland 2.5. John August Scriptnotes Podcast: https://johnaugust.com/scriptnotes Highland 2.5: https://quoteunquoteapps.com/highland-2/ Sponsor CuriosityStream: Get your first 31-days completely free if you sign up at https://curiositystream.com/screenplay and use the promo code ‘screenplay’ (all one word, lowercase, no quotes) during the sign-up process. 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 Steven Spielberg's take on film noir (is it actually a film noir?), explore the ways in which the film is such a great example of design fiction, and debate the morality of Precrime. Minority Report LFTS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMPjas_rRU 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

Discussing the emotional impact of characters like Bing Bong, the importance of emotional authenticity, and how Inside Out exemplifies perfect story structure. Delving into the film's deep emotional resonance, the relationship dynamics within the story, and the significance of imaginary friends in conveying complex emotions.

The LFTS team discusses the unique storytelling challenge inherent in these movies and how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has affected our idea of what a film should be. Spider-Man: Homecoming LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/yXSW9JcQnik Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Sponsor Start your 30-day trial  of Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/screenplay 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 how Gone Girl came to be the first video on the channel, how the film cleverly reveals its information to the audience, and the complexities of navigating political context and controversy. Gone Girl LFTS Video Beyond the Screenplay Patreon LFTS Merch 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 neurotic brilliance of the movie Adaptation, the process of creating our Adaptation short film, and all the reasons why writing is hard. Adaptation LFTS Video/Short Film: https://youtu.be/bsEkGGc5_OU Beyond the Screenplay Patreon Sponsor Start your 30-day trial  of Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/screenplay Show Notes Charlie Kaufman BAFTA Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfXcWT_oFs Michael & Alex's Old Web Series: http://bit.ly/2P4BeOf Michael's film school "Adaptation-esque" project: http://bit.ly/2P3iyi9 Book References (w/Affiliate Links): Into the Woods by John Yorke Story by Robert McKee 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 http://bit.ly/2v1kw9m