Beyond the Screenplay

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Episode 155: Almost Famous Apr 07, 2023

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The BTS discusses the contradictory nature of the central characters, the ever-present themes of home and reality, and the differences between the theatrical cut and the bootleg cut.

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Patreon Preview: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Apr 04, 2023

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.

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Patreon Preview: Spotlight Mar 31, 2023

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Spotlight, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.

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Alex Calleros: ⁠https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros⁠

Produced by Vince Major: ⁠https://twitter.com/VinceMajor⁠

Website: ⁠http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com⁠

For Inquiries and Booking: ⁠Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 154: Our Favorite Films of the '80s Mar 24, 2023

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The BTS team counts down our favorite films of the 1980s, discusses the strange turn pop culture took during this decade, and why some of us may—or may not—have an affinity for the films of this era.

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Episode 153: The Banshees of Inisherin Mar 10, 2023

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The BTS team discusses the film's roots in Martin McDonagh's history as a playwright, the story's strong thematic undercurrent, and the design of the escalating conflict between the four central characters.

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Patreon Preview: 10 Things I Hate About You Mar 03, 2023

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on 10 Things I Hate About You, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.

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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros

Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 152: Rocky vs. Creed Feb 24, 2023

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The BTS team discusses how the original Rocky started it all by ensuring character comes first, how Creed rebooted the franchise by being its own movie while still being true to the original, and how both films deftly explore the concept of want vs. need.

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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros

Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor

Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 151: The Breakfast Club Feb 10, 2023

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The BTS team discusses The Breakfast Club's archetypal-yet-three-dimensional cast of characters, the antagonist handoff at the film's midpoint, and the story manages to be so compelling despite its small scope and single setting.

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Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros

Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor

Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Patreon Preview: Little Miss Sunshine Feb 05, 2023

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Little Miss Sunshine, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.

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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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 150: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Jan 27, 2023

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The BTS team discusses Fincher's take on the original Swedish novel and film, how it efficiently delivers story and character exposition, and when a perfectionist's touch can go too far...

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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

Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com