

Writers/Blockbusters Screenwriting Podcast
Writers/Blockbusters
The final edit of a movie is treated like the script and broken down for tips and tricks! Featuring Jamie Nash, author of Save The Cat Writes For TV, Jimmy George, Producer/Co-Writer of WNUF Halloween Special, and another guy!
Episodes
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Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 30min
#109 - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob get their wings while discussing the script to Frank Capra's 1946 masterpiece It's a Wonderful Life.

Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 42min
#108 - The Killer (2023)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob put their faith in the inherent goodness of mankind as they break down the Andrew Kevin Walker script to David Fincher's The Killer.

Oct 25, 2023 • 2h 23min
#107 - Halloween (1978)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob all dress in Dr. Loomis costumes as they discuss John Carpenter and Debra Hill's script to the 1978 horror classic Halloween.

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 56min
#106 - The Exorcist (1973)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob get very compelled by the power of screenwriting in William Peter Blatty's script to William Friedkin's horror classic The Exorcist.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 47min
#105 - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob do their best not to yell at Amazing Larry while they breakdown the script to Paul Reubens and Tim Burton's classic comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure.

Aug 27, 2023 • 1h 60min
#104 - The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The hosts discuss the impact and lasting influence of 'The Silence of the Lambs' while exploring the characterization of dominant and feared figures. They analyze the intriguing qualities of various characters, including Chilton and Clarice, and highlight the importance of value changes in storytelling. The concept of confessional scenes, dread flags, and novels and beat sheets for women protagonists are also explored. The hosts engage in Q&A and discuss issues with Patreon payments while promoting their upcoming projects.

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 45min
#103 - Barbie (2023)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob put aside their obsession with horses to breakdown the script to Greta Gerwig's billion dollar smash hit Barbie.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 43min
#102 - Memento (2000)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob forget everything that just happened while breaking down the script to Christopher Nolan's Memento.

Jul 17, 2023 • 2h 27min
#101 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob nuke the fridge as they work their way through the script to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Jul 2, 2023 • 2h 38min
#100 - Jaws (1975)
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob celebrate reaching episode 100 by breaking down the script to the first ever blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's JAWS.