Episode 196: Interstellar

The BTS team counts down our favorite films of the 1980s, discusses the strange turn pop culture took during this decade, and why some of us may—or may not—have an affinity for the films of this era. ...

24 Maalis 20231h 4min

The BTS team discusses the film's roots in Martin McDonagh's history as a playwright, the story's strong thematic undercurrent, and the design of the escalating conflict between the four central chara...

10 Maalis 20231h 4min

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on 10 Things I Hate About You, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Pat...

3 Maalis 202311min

The BTS team discusses how the original Rocky started it all by ensuring character comes first, how Creed rebooted the franchise by being its own movie while still being true to the original, and how ...

24 Helmi 20231h 21min

The BTS team discusses The Breakfast Club's archetypal-yet-three-dimensional cast of characters, the antagonist handoff at the film's midpoint, and the story manages to be so compelling despite its sm...

10 Helmi 20231h 19min

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Little Miss Sunshine, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: ...

5 Helmi 202316min

The BTS team discusses Fincher's take on the original Swedish novel and film, how it efficiently delivers story and character exposition, and when a perfectionist's touch can go too far... 🎬 Join ou...

27 Tammi 20231h 27min

The BTS team discusses Rian Johnson's satire on new money, how and when the story reveals information, and of course, the return of Benoit Blanc. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenp...

13 Tammi 20231h 17min