Beyond the Screenplay

The BTS team discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's dream-like filmmaking style, how the film responds to traditional romantic comedies, and the unconventional casting of Adam Sandler. 🎬 Join our communit...

11 Feb 20221h 20min

The BTS team discusses the long history of the Star Wars saga: its origins, the multiple changes the series has undergone over the years, the current state of the franchise, and where we go from here....

4 Feb 20222h 21min

The BTS team discusses Michael Corleone's redemption arc, Vincent and Mary's clunky romance, the joys of a good revenge sequence, and ultimately what does and doesn't work about Coppola's final entry ...

28 Jan 20221h 21min

The BTS team discusses Vito’s and Michael’s dual character arcs, the film’s labyrinthine plot and ambiguous ending, and how The Godfather Part II ultimately deepens the first movie’s themes of family,...

21 Jan 20221h 27min

The BTS team discusses The Godfather's complex plot and deliberate pacing, the film's iconic midpoint, and why Michael Corleone's arc is one of the strongest in cinema history. 🎬 Join our community!...

14 Jan 20221h 37min

The BTS team launches their third "What We're Watching" series on the Disney+ show, "The Book of Boba Fett." 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

7 Jan 202238min

The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www...

31 Des 20211h 13min

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

29 Des 202117min