Beyond the Screenplay

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

5 Touko 202217min

The BTS team discusses the kinetic direction and screenwriting of the pilot episodes, the dimensionality of the show's many characters, and of course, the questions... so many questions. 🚀 Sign up f...

29 Huhti 20221h 13min

The BTS team discusses Memento's place as a modern noir mystery, its careful control of information, and of course, the challenges of telling a story in reverse. 🚀 Sign up for MASV today using https...

22 Huhti 20221h 14min

The BTS team discusses Mirabel’s character design, the function of the memorable musical numbers, and how a story with low stakes and a small scope can still feel larger than life. 🚀 Sign up for Cur...

15 Huhti 20221h 33min

The BTS team discusses the film's place in history, the character design of the story's central love triangle, and what makes a classic continue to feel relevant as time goes by. 🚀 Sign up for MASV ...

8 Huhti 20221h 24min

The BTS team discusses CODA's masterful character web, how the execution gives the film an elevated feel, and—as the episode was recorded before the Oscars—whether or not we think it will win Best Pic...

1 Huhti 20221h 10min

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Batman, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bi...

30 Maalis 202224min

The BTS team discusses the ways in which Steven Spielberg's remake borrows from the 1961 film, how the filmmaking and script bring the story into 2021, and the evolution of the movie musical over the ...

25 Maalis 20221h 34min