Episode 45: Pride & Prejudice
The LFTS team discusses the delightful wittiness of Jane Austen’s writing, Joe Wright’s clever, more realistic approach to a classic period film, and why Mr. Darcy’s romantic appeal has stood the test of time. Show Notes Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
3 Jul 20201h 19min
Episode 44: Mad Men
The LFTS team discusses Mad Men’s striking use of symbolic imagery, what the show suggests about American advertising and ideals, and the complex psychology that fuels the characters’ stories. Show Notes LFTS video on Mad Men: https://youtu.be/uQ1Rbdi189w Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
26 Jun 20201h 15min
Episode 43: Jaws 🦈
The LFTS team discusses how Brody, Hooper, and Quint make the perfect team, Jaws's grueling production process, and why constraints and delays on a movie can sometimes be a blessing in disguise. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS video on Jaws: https://youtu.be/ZzMwYb8Z5hA Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
19 Jun 20201h 23min
Episode 42: Apocalypse Now 🚁
The LFTS team discusses Coppola's ambitious filmmaking, the merits of simplicity in story design, and the harrowing behind-the-scenes struggle to get the film made. Sponsor Use this link to get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes Our Patron-exclusive episode on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37388449 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
5 Jun 20201h 22min
Episode 41: Captain America: Civil War
The LFTS team debates whether the MCU movies are products or films, if Bucky is a real character or a plot point, and if Civil War successfully shifted the Infinity Saga into engaging long-form storytelling. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS Video "Iron Man vs. Captain America — The Complete Character Arcs": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_H2FxuOWs Our Patron-exclusive episode on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37388449 Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
29 Mai 20201h 22min
Episode 40: Inside Llewyn Davis
The LFTS team discusses Inside Llewyn Davis’s cyclical structure, the metaphorical meaning of the cat, and why the film’s music makes the themes and characters so compelling. Sponsor Use this link to get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
8 Mai 20201h 7min
Episode 39: Sunset Boulevard
The LFTS team discusses the surprising similarities between Sunset Boulevard and Parasite, dissects some of the film’s complex symbols, and hails the long-enduring genius of Billy Wilder. Show Notes Alex & Michael's Time Travel Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTO0ogdNMdY Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
1 Mai 20201h 9min
Episode 38: Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
The LFTS team chats with screenwriter and showrunner Aline Brosh McKenna about how she approaches breaking a story, the appeal of skewering genre on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and why The Devil Wears Prada remains so beloved today. Show Notes Aline Brosh McKenna: https://twitter.com/alinebmckenna Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lfts Find us on Twitter Beyond the Screenplay: https://twitter.com/BTScreenplay Michael Tucker: https://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla Tricia Aurand: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA Brian Bitner: https://twitter.com/BrianBitner Alex Calleros: https://twitter.com/Alex_Calleros Produced by Vince Major: https://twitter.com/VinceMajor Edited by Eric Schneider: https://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
24 Apr 20201h 5min
