Beyond the Screenplay

Beyond the Screenplay

“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.

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March 22, 2024 107 mins

The BTS team discusses how Christopher Nolan brings his unique filmmaking style to the biopic genre, when structural complexity can help or hinder a story, and why a strong theme is necessary to hold it all together.


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


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March 8, 2024 103 mins

The BTS team discusses the spectacle of a Denis Villeneuve cinematic experience, the film's structural choices, and what we might see from the future of the franchise.

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March 1, 2024 91 mins

The BTS team discusses the film's strong tone, how its structure invests the audience in both sets of character relationships, and why the ending sequence hits so hard.


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February 23, 2024 12 mins

The BTS team discusses what makes a good performance, the different styles of acting, actor-director relationships, and what kind of performances we typically choose to award.


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February 16, 2024 73 mins

The BTS team discusses the control of information, the constant raising of stakes and urgency, and question how exactly the French justice system works.


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February 9, 2024 89 mins

The BTS team discusses all things Bella—from her character journey, her evolution, and of course her masterful portrayal by Emma Stone—as well as the film’s use of allegory and the surprise fourth act. ⁠⁠⁠🚀⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for MUBI today using ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay⁠ to get 30 days of great cinema for free. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/bey...

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The BTS team counts down our favorite films of the 1970s, discusses how the decade forever changed the cinematic landscape, and perhaps mentions something about sharks and laser swords along the way... 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay

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January 26, 2024 9 mins

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


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January 24, 2024 3 mins

We're launching our winter season, "Best Picture Winter" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're going to examine some awards season movies, dive into the craft of acting, and maybe discuss the whole awards *thing* along the way. January 26th: Patreon-Exclusive — Chinatown

February 2nd: Our Favorite Films of the 1970's

February 9th: Poor Things

February 16th: Anatomy of a Fall

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The BTS team launches their "What We're Watching" series on True Detective: Night Country! For future episodes, head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon:

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December 15, 2023 11 mins

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Home Alone, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.


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December 1, 2023 76 mins

The BTS team discusses epic battle sequences, character motivations, accents, and whether or not the imminent director's cut can help tie up some loose narrative and thematic threads.


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November 24, 2023 14 mins

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


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November 17, 2023 91 mins

The BTS team discusses Fincher's signature look and feel, attempts to unravel the film's themes, and examines the value of the pursuit of perfection.


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November 10, 2023 70 mins

The BTS team discusses Sofia Coppola’s ability to capture a feeling, how restraint can make small moments feel powerful, and what we want from movies depicting real people.

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November 3, 2023 74 mins

The BTS team discusses Sofia Coppola's focus on character and emotion, the choice to view the Lisbon girls through the lens of other characters, and how the film lingers with you long after the credits roll.

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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Killers of the Flower Moon, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.


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October 20, 2023 71 mins

The BTS team discusses the film's infamous twist, when the web of mysteries works and when it doesn't, and how Scorsese can turn a B movie into something greater than it might have been in the hands of another filmmaker.

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October 13, 2023 81 mins

In our season premiere, the BTS team discusses David Fincher's place as one of our greatest modern auteurs, how Se7en masterfully balances emotion with technical prowess, and how the bleak and hopeless narrative still manages to provide a glimmer of light.

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