
Episode 209: Disclosure Day
The BTS team discusses Spielberg legacy of alien encounter movies, the bombastic action sequences, the performances and character design, and how it all comes together in the film's final moments. Watch this episode on Y

Hosted by Michael Tucker · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 281 episodes
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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.
Michael Tucker hosts Beyond the Screenplay, a tv show with 281 episodes published.

The BTS team discusses Spielberg legacy of alien encounter movies, the bombastic action sequences, the performances and character design, and how it all comes together in the film's final moments. Watch this episode on Y

The team behind Lessons from the Screenplay breaks down the narrative of The Dark Knight Rises to extract storytelling lessons and explore the kinds of tools writers can use to address various problems in their stories.

From of our patron-exclusive episode on The Princess Bride. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-princess-155569899 🎬 Join our community! Head to th

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's early sci-fi films. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bw4eodxnAO

From of our patron-exclusive episode on The Martian. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-martian-153766625 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Fight Club, the BTS team discusses their initial reactions to the film as well as its structural framework. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay

The BTS team discusses the film's use of containment and dialogue-heavy scenes, dissect how the direction, performances, and score make it all feel epic, and contemplate whether the absurdist approach keeps the story fro

In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Marty Supreme, the BTS team discusses the design of Marty's character arc(s). Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.c

The BTS team discusses the finale's pacing, the construction and function of a scene, and how this season and how to bring a show this massive to a satisfying conclusion. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u

The BTS team explore the challenges of character arcs, emotional stakes, and the impact of online discourse on media reception. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G1Mml7V-vQ0 Tricia's Coverage and Consulting

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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 this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PTpPg-xcq54 🎬 Join our community! Head

From of our patron-exclusive episode on Wicked: For Good . Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144427415 🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on YouTube: https://www.yo

From of our patron-exclusive episode on One Battle After Another . Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-one-142443384 🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on You

The BTS team discusses the careful character design of Cher, breaks down what makes every scene feel so entertaining and takes audience questions and comments. Live from the Laemmle Glendale Theater as closing night of t

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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 focused final product. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ymaFd4Z50ZU

The BTS team discusses the function of nonlinear structure, how the dialogue expertly establishes stakes, and what makes the opening act is so compelling. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NcXpRUWVCqc Big S

The BTS team discusses Baz Luhrmann's style and whether it adds or detracts from the narrative, the choice to use Shakespeare's original dialogue, and why we want a Mercutio and Tybalt spin-off. Watch this episode on You
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