Beyond the Screenplay

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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 20231h 17min

In this episode pulled from Patreon "Vault," the BTS team shares their hot takes on Top Gun: Maverick. Originally released to patrons June 1st, 2022. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/b...

30 Des 20221h 8min

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Avatar: The Way of Water, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patre...

24 Des 202214min

The BTS team discusses how Elf delivers on its premise, the pacing and structure of the character beats, and why it instantly felt like a timeless classic. 🎬 Tricia's appearance on the IndieEye Film...

16 Des 20221h 10min