Episode 191: The Wizard of Oz
The BTS team discusses the film's tight structure, why its characters are so memorable, and the lasting impact the film has had on the pop culture landscape. Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patre...
31 Jan 20251h 19min
Announcing our Winter Schedule!
We're launching our winter season, "Wicked Winter" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're starting with two trips to Oz this Friday followed by a look at some of the more wicked award conten...
28 Jan 20252min
Episode 190: L.A. Confidential
The BTS team discusses the film’s three distinctive protagonists, how the plot remains clear despite its complexity, and why the finale is such a fun and satisfying payoff. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today ...
13 Dec 20241h 27min
Patreon Preview: Mrs. Doubtfire
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mrs. Doubtfire, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: http...
6 Dec 202410min
Episode 189: American Beauty
The BTS team discusses the film's intricate character web, the competing themes of façade and self-discovery, and how the project evolved dramatically from script to post-production. Fall Favorites S...
29 Nov 20241h 34min
Patreon Preview: Labyrinth
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Labyrinth, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://w...
22 Nov 202416min
Episode 188: Being John Malkovich
The BTS team discusses the Kaufman/Jonze approach to absurdist comedy, how the swift pacing energizes the film, and why thematic cohesion is so crucial to keeping a story grounded. Fall Favorites Sea...
15 Nov 20241h 24min
Episode 187: Raising Arizona
The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presentation, and whether young Nicolas Cage is actually Timothée Ch...
8 Nov 20241h 16min
