Beyond The Screenplay

The BTS team discusses the ways in which Steven Spielberg's remake borrows from the 1961 film, how the filmmaking and script bring the story into 2021, and the evolution of the movie musical over the past several decades.

The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of No Time To Die, the conclusion to Daniel Craig's 5-film arc as James Bond.

The BTS team explores the film's rich character web, the plot's constantly building tension, and how the story explores the theme of communication—including that famous language switch.

The BTS team explores J.J. Abrams' ambitious reboot/sequel/prequel of the Star Trek franchise: the emotionally charged opening sequence, the recasting of the original show's iconic characters, and how J.J. tried to turn classical music into rock and roll.

The BTS team answers questions in celebration of hitting 1,000 Patrons! How do you maintain aesthetic cohesion in a script? Are the Academy Awards important? And most importantly, who would play each of us in the Beyond the Screenplay movie?

The BTS team discusses the film's strong theme, how the character web is designed to challenge the belief systems of the three central characters, and what makes Up in the Air feel like a lost 1990's movie.

The BTS team discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's dream-like filmmaking style, how the film responds to traditional romantic comedies, and the unconventional casting of Adam Sandler.

The BTS team discusses the long history of the Star Wars saga: its origins, the multiple changes the series has undergone over the years, the current state of the franchise, and where we go from here... Tricia's Star Wars timeline: https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA/status/1485679234760658945

The BTS team discusses Michael Corleone's redemption arc, Vincent and Mary's clunky romance, the joys of a good revenge sequence, and ultimately what does and doesn't work about Coppola's final entry in The Godfather saga.

The BTS team discusses Vito’s and Michael’s dual character arcs, the film’s labyrinthine plot and ambiguous ending, and how The Godfather Part II ultimately deepens the first movie’s themes of family, loyalty, and the American Dream.

The BTS team discusses The Godfather's complex plot and deliberate pacing, the film's iconic midpoint, and why Michael Corleone's arc is one of the strongest in cinema history.

The BTS team launches their third "What We're Watching" series on the Disney+ show, "The Book of Boba Fett."

The BTS team pulls an episode from the Patreon vault—their discussion of the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Matrix Resurrections, 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/3FF2CvU 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 Website: http://lessonsfromthescreenplay.com For Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com

The BTS team discusses how Die Hard changed action movies, why Hans Gruber is such a compelling antagonist, and what has cemented the film's status as a holiday classic.

The BTS team discusses what went wrong, what went right, and what can be learned from this third chapter in The Matrix series.

The BTS team talks about the challenges that come with sequels, the successes of the car chase scene, and why the clever ideas found within the film don't always make for a compelling viewing experience.

The BTS team jacks back into The Matrix — this time with 100% more Alex! — to discuss the film’s sense of momentum, complex themes, and what makes it so damn cool.

The BTS team discusses the film's brilliant performances, evocative cinematography, and deeper themes.

The BTS team counts down our favorite films of 1990-1998, discusses what makes various films important to each of us, and uncovers a few surprises along the way.