Beyond the Screenplay

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Episode 108: The Matrix Reloaded Dec 10, 2021

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The BTS team talks about the challenges that come with sequels, the successes of the car chase scene, and why the clever ideas found within the film don't always make for a compelling viewing experience.

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Episode 107: The Matrix (Revisited) Dec 03, 2021

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The BTS team jacks back into The Matrix — this time with 100% more Alex! — to discuss the film’s sense of momentum, complex themes, and what makes it so damn cool.

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Episode 106: There Will Be Blood Nov 19, 2021

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The BTS team discusses the film's brilliant performances, evocative cinematography, and deeper themes.

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Dismembering Horror Podcast: https://www.dismemberinghorror.com

"How They Created the Naturalistic Look of 'There Will Be Blood' | Cinematography": https://youtu.be/CjK1Vr0GJAA

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Episode 105: Our Favorite Films of the '90s Nov 12, 2021

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The BTS team counts down our favorite films of 1990-1998, discusses what makes various films important to each of us, and uncovers a few surprises along the way.

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Episode 104: What Lies Beneath Nov 05, 2021

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The BTS team discusses the film's iconic and suspenseful bathtub sequence, the different ways the film scares the viewer, and how to clean up some of the...clunkier exposition.

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Episode 103: Dune Oct 29, 2021

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The BTS team discusses the filmmaking behind the film's immersive power, how it deftly handles mountains of exposition, and the stellar performances by all the actors.

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‣ Director Denis Villeneuve and Sound Team on Dune | Sound + Image Lab: https://youtu.be/eWV3Om6oHCM

‣ The Sound of Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2MzJKWAuQ

‣ 'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve Breaks Down the Gom Jabbar Scene | Vanity Fair: https://youtu.be/GoAA0sYkLI0

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Episode 102: The Ring 📼 Oct 22, 2021

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The BTS team discusses their first memories of watching the film, why it sits somewhere between an average B-horror flick and a "prestige" film, and how it manages to maintain tension while lacking any kind of "monster."

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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: No Time to Die Oct 19, 2021

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on No Time to Die, the team shares their initial reactions to the film.

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Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider

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Episode 101: Psycho Oct 15, 2021

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The BTS team discusses Psycho's expert filmmaking, its control of information through character point-of-view, and what exactly—if anything—Hitchcock was trying to say.

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Lindsay Ellis: Tracing the Roots of Pop Culture Transphobia: https://youtu.be/cHTMidTLO60

Dsiclosure: https://www.disclosurethemovie.com/about

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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

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Episode 100: No Country for Old Men Oct 08, 2021

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The BTS team discusses the complex themes No Country For Old Men wrestles with, the film's dry, unexpected sense of humor, and the fascinating abstract ideas Anton Chigurh represents

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Tricia's Wisecrack video on No Country for Old Men: https://youtu.be/cQEAZlNQbxY

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