Beyond the Screenplay

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Nope, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://bit.ly/3...

7 Aug 202221min

The BTS team discusses the design of the film's dual protagonists, the escalation of the stakes and pacing, and the story's enduring thematic resonance. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.c...

29 Juli 20221h 24min

The BTS team discusses Jordan Peele’s use of horror genre expectations, examines the film’s many setups and payoffs, and manages to say “well-observed” a record number of times. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI t...

15 Juli 20221h 38min

The BTS team discusses Thor: Ragnarok's place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how its themes explore colonialism and family dynamics, and Taika Waititi's use of comedy and improvisation. 🚀 Sign up...

1 Juli 20221h 13min

The BTS team discusses the film's frenetic pacing, the use of voiceover narration, the design of the central characters, and Ray Liotta's iconic performance. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://m...

17 Juni 20221h 24min

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Top Gun: Maverick, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: htt...

10 Juni 202214min

The BTS team discusses the ambitious premise, filmmaking, and story web, the design of the central characters, and how the triumphant third act brings it all together. 🎬 Join our community! Head to ...

3 Juni 20221h 19min

The BTS team discusses Contact’s strong themes, the fairytale-like quality to Robert Zemeckis’ films, Jodie Foster’s amazing performance, and the notorious “mirror shot.” 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today us...

27 Maj 20221h 13min