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“Lessons from the Screenplay” creator Michael Tucker and the LFTS team do deeper dives into the storytelling of individual movies and chat with the creatives behind those films.

The team behind Lessons from the Screenplay breaks down the narrative of The Dark Knight Rises to extract storytelling lessons and explore t...

From of our patron-exclusive episode on The Princess Bride. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://ww...

The BTS team discusses the film's tone, the effect of its parallel timelines, and why it feels like a throwback to some of Steven Spielberg'...

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The BTS team discusses narrative time jumps, what makes Will's arc so powerful., and what we're hoping for from the final episodes. Watch th...

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From of our patron-exclusive episode on One Battle After Another . Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: htt...

The BTS team discusses the careful character design of Cher, breaks down what makes every scene feel so entertaining and takes audience ques...

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From of our patron-exclusive episode on Andor . Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...

The BTS team discusses the film's aesthetic triumphs, why it works as an allegory, and how budgetary constraints may have made for a more fo...

The BTS team discusses the function of nonlinear structure, how the dialogue expertly establishes stakes, and what makes the opening act is...

The BTS team discusses Baz Luhrmann's style and whether it adds or detracts from the narrative, the choice to use Shakespeare's original dia...

From of our patron-exclusive episode on Cloud Atlas. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patr...

The BTS team discusses the film's decades-long development, its rich story world, and ultimately how inconsistencies in pacing, character mo...

The BTS team discusses the construction of a modern musical with a small cast, the central's character's choices and motivations, and how th...

The BTS team discusses the film's grounded central relationship, ambitious plot mechanics, and masterful blending of the two at the story's...

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Last of Us (Season 2), the BTS team discusses a crucial scene in the game and how it...

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Last of Us (Season 1), the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Liste...

In this episode, the team discusses the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, exploring themes of character development, the adaptation proce...

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In this episode of Beyond the Screenplay, the team discusses White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5, titled 'Full Moon Party.' They explore the mid...

In this episode of Beyond the Screenplay, the team discusses White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5, titled 'Full Moon Party.' They explore the mid...

In this episode of Beyond the Screenplay, the team discusses The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 4, titled 'Hide or Seek.' They explore charac...

The BTS team discusses the film's pacing and structure, the humanizing design of the main and supporting characters, and the themes of agenc...

In this episode of Beyond The Screenplay, the team discusses the third episodes of White Lotus Season 3. They analyze character dynamics, pa...

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Chicago, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full epis...

The BTS team discusses the film's focused story and character blueprint, its hefty runtime and structure, and the thematic foundation holdin...

In this episode of Beyond The Screenplay, the team discusses the first two episodes of White Lotus Season 3. They explore their relationship...

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Network, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full epis...

The BTS team discusses the film’s nonlinear narrative structure, the iconic but sometimes disorienting score, and a love triangle where all...

The BTS team discusses how direction and cinematography can elevate theme, the film's unforgettable action sequences, and all things POV. Wi...

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 c...

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Wicked, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episo...

We're launching our winter season, "Wicked Winter" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're starting with two trips to Oz this Frida...

The BTS team discusses the film’s three distinctive protagonists, how the plot remains clear despite its complexity, and why the finale is s...

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mrs. Doubtfire , the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the f...

The BTS team discusses the film's intricate character web, the competing themes of façade and self-discovery, and how the project evolved dr...

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Labyrinth , the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full e...

The BTS team discusses the Kaufman/Jonze approach to absurdist comedy, how the swift pacing energizes the film, and why thematic cohesion is...

The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presenta...