Episode 123: CODA
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 Apr 20221h 10min
Patreon Preview: The Batman
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 Mar 202224min
Episode 122: West Side Story (2021)
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 Mar 20221h 34min
Episode 121: No Time to Die
The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of No Time To Die, the conclusion to Daniel Craig's 5-film arc as James Bond. 🚀 Sign up for CuriosityStream and get complimentar...
18 Mar 20221h 2min
Episode 120: The Hunt for Red October
The BTS team explores the film's rich character web, the plot's constantly building tension, and how the story explores the theme of communication—including that famous language switch. 🚀 Sign up fo...
11 Mar 20221h 17min
Episode 119: Star Trek (2009)
The BTS team explores J.J. Abrams' ambitious reboot/sequel/prequel of the Star Trek franchise: the emotionally charged opening sequence, the recasting of the original show's iconic characters, and how...
4 Mar 20221h 22min
Episode 118: Live Q&A 1k Patrons Celebration
The BTS team answers questions in celebration of hitting 1,000 Patrons! How do you maintain aesthetic cohesion in a script? Are the Academy Awards important? And most importantly, who would play each ...
25 Feb 20221h 30min
Episode 117: Up in the Air
The BTS team discusses the film's strong theme, how the character web is designed to challenge the belief systems of the three central characters, and what makes Up in the Air feel like a lost 1990's ...
18 Feb 20221h 15min
