Episode 188: Being John Malkovich
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 Nov 20241h 24min
Episode 187: Raising Arizona
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 Nov 20241h 16min
Patreon Preview: Mulholland Drive
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 Okt 202420min
Episode 186: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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 Okt 20241h 28min
Announcing our Fall Schedule!
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 Okt 202411min
Patreon Preview: Garden State
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 Okt 202413min
Episode 185: Alien: Romulus
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 Aug 20241h 44min
Patreon Preview: Alien 3
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 Aug 202414min
