Beyond the Screenplay

The BTS team discusses the Kaufman/Jonze approach to absurdist comedy, how the swift pacing energizes the film, and why thematic cohesion is so crucial to keeping a story grounded. Fall Favorites Sea...

15 Marras 20241h 24min

The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presentation, and whether young Nicolas Cage is actually Timothée Ch...

8 Marras 20241h 16min

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

31 Loka 202420min

The BTS team discusses the use of symbols, early Spielberg's approach to filmmaking, and how the harrowing third act left a permanent impression on us all. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using ⁠⁠https://m...

25 Loka 20241h 28min

We're launching our fall season, "Fall Favorites" with a new episode releasing every Friday! Each of us is bringing two movies from our top ten lists to the table and sharing why we love them so much!...

18 Loka 202411min

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

17 Loka 202413min

The BTS team discusses the film's attempt to connect multiple facets from the Alien franchise, the design and motivations of the central characters, and the big swing the story takes in the third act....

23 Elo 20241h 44min

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Alien 3, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

16 Elo 202414min