Episode 35: A Quiet Place
The LFTS team discusses the importance of sound in cinema, the power of characters having a "ghost," and when to get experimental with your screenplay formatting. Show Notes LFTS video on A Quiet Pla...
3 Huhti 20201h 14min
Episode 34: Parasite
The LFTS team (remotely!) discusses Parasite’s shocking midpoint reversal, how the film uses symbols and motifs to concretize abstract themes about class, and why a South Korean satire was able to res...
27 Maalis 20201h 12min
Episode 33: Arrival
The LFTS team breaks down the difference between the Arrival script and the short story, how the themes of communication and choice are woven throughout, and the power of film as its own language. Sp...
13 Maalis 20201h 11min
Episode 32: Casino Royale
The LFTS team discusses what audiences expect from a James Bond movie, Casino Royale’s place in the overall Bond timeline, and why so much of the film seems fresh and exciting. Show Notes LFTS video ...
28 Helmi 20201h 15min
Episode 31: Our Favorite Films of the 2010s
The LFTS team counts down their favorite films of 2010-2019, compares what they want from a movie, and unpacks the writing and filmmaking techniques in some of cinema's newest classics. Sponsor The f...
21 Helmi 20201h 6min
Episode 30: When Harry Met Sally
The LFTS team discusses When Harry Met Sally's elegant use of time, unpacks the Jess and Marie subplot, and lauds Nora Ephron's iconic monologue and dialogue writing skills. Sponsor You can try MUBI ...
14 Helmi 20201h 12min
Episode 29: Logan
The LFTS team discusses Logan’s family dynamics, the incredible performances from all three lead actors, and why making a smaller, darker superhero film sometimes yields powerful results. Sponsor You...
31 Tammi 20201h 11min
Episode 28: Children of Men
The LFTS team discusses why Children of Men is the perfect marriage of technique and subject matter, the layered iconography of the film, and how the exposition and world building are delivered effort...
17 Tammi 20201h 23min
