Beyond the Screenplay

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Episode 125: Encanto Apr 15, 2022

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The BTS team discusses Mirabel’s character design, the function of the memorable musical numbers, and how a story with low stakes and a small scope can still feel larger than life.

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Episode 124: Casablanca Apr 08, 2022

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The BTS team discusses the film's place in history, the character design of the story's central love triangle, and what makes a classic continue to feel relevant as time goes by.

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

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Episode 123: CODA Apr 01, 2022

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The BTS team discusses CODA's masterful character web, how the execution gives the film an elevated feel, and—as the episode was recorded before the Oscars—whether or not we think it will win Best Picture.

🎧 Brian discussing Harakiri on Missing Frames: https://www.thenerdparty.com/missingframes/episode-117-harakiri

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

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

Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com

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Patreon Preview: The Batman Mar 30, 2022

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

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

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Episode 122: West Side Story (2021) Mar 25, 2022

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The BTS team discusses the ways in which Steven Spielberg's remake borrows from the 1961 film, how the filmmaking and script bring the story into 2021, and the evolution of the movie musical over the past several decades.

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

Website: http://beyondthescreenplay.com

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Episode 121: No Time to Die Mar 18, 2022

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The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of No Time To Die, the conclusion to Daniel Craig's 5-film arc as James Bond.

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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 120: The Hunt for Red October Mar 11, 2022

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The BTS team explores the film's rich character web, the plot's constantly building tension, and how the story explores the theme of communication—including that famous language switch.

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Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA

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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 119: Star Trek (2009) Mar 04, 2022

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The BTS team explores J.J. Abrams' ambitious reboot/sequel/prequel of the Star Trek franchise: the emotionally charged opening sequence, the recasting of the original show's iconic characters, and how J.J. tried to turn classical music into rock and roll.

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🎬 SoundWorks Collection video on the sound of Star Trek: https://vimeo.com/7427750

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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://beyondthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 118: Live Q&A 1k Patrons Celebration Feb 25, 2022

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The BTS team answers questions in celebration of hitting 1,000 Patrons! How do you maintain aesthetic cohesion in a script? Are the Academy Awards important? And most importantly, who would play each of us in the Beyond the Screenplay movie?

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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://beyondthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 117: Up in the Air Feb 18, 2022

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The BTS team discusses the film's strong theme, how the character web is designed to challenge the belief systems of the three central characters, and what makes Up in the Air feel like a lost 1990's movie.

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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