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Patreon Preview: The Fifth Element Oct 05, 2021

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Fifth Element, the team tries to make sense of what this movie even is.

Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/3uNPKiw

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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 99: Skyfall Oct 01, 2021

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The BTS team discusses Skyfall's incredible cinematography, the film's overall place in the James Bond franchise, and the characters' relationships, including the poignant send-off of M.

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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

What We’re Watching: Foundation (Episodes 1 & 2) Sep 28, 2021

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In this first episode of a patron-exclusive mini-series, the BTS team discusses the challenges in adapting the books to the screen, the differences between sociological and psychological storytelling, and their expectations and initial reactions to these first two episodes.

To listen to the upcoming weekly episodes on the AppleTV+ show, Foundation, support us on Patreon by signing up for a $5+ tier: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

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Just Write’s video, "Isaac Asimov, Game of Thrones: How to Write Sociological Stories”: https://youtu.be/jCsCq4Qo9P4

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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

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 98: Blade Runner 2049 Sep 24, 2021

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The BTS team discusses Blade Runner 2049's mood-centric approach to a sequel, the evolution of Replicants from the original film, and if K's arc depends upon the story's [slow] pacing.

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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

Episode 97: Amélie Sep 17, 2021

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The BTS team discusses how Amélie fits into a specific era of whimsical films, how it achieves its bittersweet tone, and how its romantic plot opens up the main characters to the larger community around them.

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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

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 96: Ex Machina (with Sage Hyden of Just Write) Sep 10, 2021

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The BTS team once again welcomes back Sage Hyden (Just Write) to discuss how Ex Machina controls the information it reveals to the audience, the clever design of Ava’s character, and how the film invites varied readings of its deeper meaning.

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Sage's YouTube channel, Just Write:https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage

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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

Episode 95: Black Swan (with Maggie Mae Fish) Sep 03, 2021

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The BTS team welcomes YouTube creator Maggie Mae Fish to discuss how Black Swan cleverly borrows horror movie elements, the way the filmmaking balances technical precision and an organic messiness, and manages to make a psychological thriller very accessible through a simple plot construction.

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Maggie Mae Fish's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaggieMaeFish/

Maggie Mae Fish on Twitter: @MaggieMaeFish

SoundWorks Collection, the Sound of Black Swan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1x0I5_OFz0

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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

Episode 94: Whiplash Aug 27, 2021

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The BTS team discusses Damien Chazelle's stunning debut film: the central theme of the obsessed artist, why the cinematography and editing is so visceral, and how the finale plays out more like a battle than a jazz concert.

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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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Patreon Preview: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Aug 25, 2021

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the team shares how their feelings on the film may or may not have changed since their first viewing.

Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/2WdQNLP

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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

Episode 93: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Aug 20, 2021

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The BTS team discusses the film's similarities to Raiders of the Lost Ark, the brilliant unification of MacGuffin and Henry Jones Sr., and the magnetism Harrison Ford brings to the character of Indiana Jones.

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Listen to our episode on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55114743

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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