Beyond the Screenplay

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Fifth Element, the team tries to make sense of what this movie even is. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: htt...

5 Okt 202119min

The BTS team discusses Skyfall's incredible cinematography, the film's overall place in the James Bond franchise, and the characters' relationships, including the poignant send-off of M. Sponsor Sign...

1 Okt 20211h 14min

In this first episode of a patron-exclusive mini-series, the BTS team discusses the challenges in adapting the books to the screen, the differences between sociological and psychological storytelling,...

28 Sep 202142min

The BTS team discusses Blade Runner 2049's mood-centric approach to a sequel, the evolution of Replicants from the original film, and if K's arc depends upon the story's [slow] pacing. Show Notes Bey...

24 Sep 20211h 31min

The BTS team discusses how Amélie fits into a specific era of whimsical films, how it achieves its bittersweet tone, and how its romantic plot opens up the main characters to the larger community arou...

17 Sep 20211h 17min

The BTS team once again welcomes back Sage Hyden (Just Write) to discuss how Ex Machina controls the information it reveals to the audience, the clever design of Ava’s character, and how the film invi...

10 Sep 20211h 14min

The BTS team welcomes YouTube creator Maggie Mae Fish to discuss how Black Swan cleverly borrows horror movie elements, the way the filmmaking balances technical precision and an organic messiness, an...

3 Sep 20211h 6min

The BTS team discusses Damien Chazelle's stunning debut film: the central theme of the obsessed artist, why the cinematography and editing is so visceral, and how the finale plays out more like a batt...

27 Aug 20211h 24min