Beyond the Screenplay

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Episode 83: The Mummy (1999) Jun 04, 2021

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The BTS team discusses The Mummy's comedy twist on a classic adventure story, the film's effective focus on Rick and Evie's romance, and why the lead performances and characters ultimately make this movie an undying fan favorite.

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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

Episode 82: The Iron Giant May 28, 2021

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The BTS team discusses The Iron Giant’s midcentury look and influences, the film’s unique place in animation history, and whether the story’s allegorical elements support its powerful nonviolent theme.

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Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 81: Portrait of a Lady on Fire May 21, 2021

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The BTS team discusses Portrait of a Lady on Fire’s efficient opening sequence, the film’s meticulous pacing and striking style, and how every detail of Celine Sciamma’s directorial vision ultimately tells a powerful story of equality.

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Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 80: Lost in Translation May 14, 2021

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The LFTS team discusses Lost In Translation's strong sense of style and mood, the characters' relationship and stakes, and why the film's inaudible final line makes for the perfect ending.

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Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 79: Mass Effect (with Mark Brown of Game Maker's Toolkit) May 07, 2021

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The LFTS team welcomes Mark Brown, creator of the YouTube channel Game Maker's Toolkit, to talk about the design of Commander Shepard, the epic ending of Mass Effect 2, and our personal experiences with Mass Effect.

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"Commanding Shepard" | Game Maker's Toolkit: https://youtu.be/bm0S4cn_rfw

Mark Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamemakerstk

Dynamic Level Design in Mass Effect 3’s "Cure the Genophage" Mission | Story Mode:

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Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 78: Paddington 1 & 2 (with Patrick H. Willems) Apr 30, 2021

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The LFTS team once again welcomes back Patrick H. Willems to discuss the movies' meticulous filmmaking, the design of the wonderful antagonists, and what makes Paddington such a heartwarming character.

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Patrick's video on Paddington: https://youtu.be/LSq0308_g7c

Patrick Willems on Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickhwillems

Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 77: The Big Lebowski Apr 23, 2021

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The LFTS team discusses The Big Lebowski's hilarious dialogue and supporting characters, the film's philosophical subtext and themes, and the enduring mystique of "The Dude."

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You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay

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Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 76: Breaking Bad (The Pilot Episode) Apr 16, 2021

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The LFTS team discusses Breaking Bad’s exemplary pilot episode, including its solid narrative structure, efficient scene work, and how it sets up the stylistic and character elements that made the show one of the greatest TV series ever.

"What Am I Watching" Generators (made by Brian):

What is Tricia Watching? https://perchance.org/95mnadej8u

What is Alex Watching? https://perchance.org/eel631cd2z

What is Michael Watching? https://perchance.org/mc0h3emk2h

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Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 75: Knives Out (with Sage Hyden) Apr 09, 2021

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The LFTS team once again welcomes back Sage Hyden (Just Write) to discuss Knives Out's clever genre-switching, how the film controls information, and why Rian Johnson's take on a whodunit feels modern and classic at the same time.

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

Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

Sage Hyden: https://twitter.com/sagehyden

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

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

Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com

For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

Episode 74: The Disaster Artist Apr 01, 2021

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The LFTS team discusses The Disaster Artist's "buddy comedy" structure, the meta narrative surrounding the making of The Room, and the endless enigmatic appeal of Tommy Wiseau as a person and character.

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Check out our video commentary watch-along track for The Room: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49356072

Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts

Find us on Twitter

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

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