Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Join us as we analyze one screenplay at a time, celebrating its stand-alone beauty as a unique literary device, independent of the final film. From exploring tone and theme to dissecting structure and unforgettable characters, we break down what makes each script sizzle. Dive into the rich imagery and clever narrative devices that create a sensory experience on the page. Hosted by Jeff Barker, this storytelling podcast offers a deep dive into the creativity and precision of screenwriting.
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Writers on Film is the only podcast to focus on film books and to talk to the best authors working in the area of cinema. From Making Of tomes to biographies, studies to novelisations, author and film critic John Bleasdale is fascinated by where the written word intersects with the world of the big screen. Get bonus content on Patreon A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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A close look at the work of the Coen brothers through the lens of their unproduced screenplay To the White Sea, based on the novel by James Dickey. Hosted by filmmakers Jordan Fish and Ray Tintori, and featuring awesome guests. Every week we read two pages. Ray has read the screenplay and Jordan hasn't.
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The Writer's Cut is a movie podcast by screenwriters, for screenwriters. Each episode, we discuss a movie that won a screenplay award from the Writers Guild of America. The full list: https://boxd.it/lhVYQ The Writer's Cut is not affiliated with the Writers Guild of America.
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Two aspiring creatives, David and Aneesh, take on the world of storytelling through Films, TV and Games.
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Thrillers and crime movies you never heard of because they haven’t been made— yet. Each season we present a full-tilt, radio-style podcast of a feature length screenplay with a final commentary episode from the people involved in the films non-making. We’ll listen to their stories—both bleak and hopeful—about the project that will hopefully get made once it’s been heard on our podcast. Got a killer screenplay and a story to tell about how it didn't go so well and you didn't get to make your ...
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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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The Screenplay Writers is a master class in writing screenplays by two screenplay writers who, between them, have crafted dozens upon dozens. And that doesn’t include the dozens more they’ve brainstormed. Join Ryan and Nathan as they share their vast stores of knowledge on the essential elements of a successful screenplay—as well as the challenges of the revered profession. Yeah, there are a few!
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a podcast about writing a screenplay. exploring the ideas as they come, detailing the process and every little thing that connects to it. support the show at https://www.patreon.com/lemmingdrops
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Welcome to Story Demon. There is a craft to storytelling, and we will teach you how to take an idea and turn it into a full fledge story.
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One Sitting Screenplays is a comedy podcast hosted by David McWatters, Rhys Hakstol, and Dylan Girodat. In each episode a word or phrase is used as a base for creating an improvised screenplay full of laughs, bad character development, and very seldom smooth bass grooves.
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Beyond The Script is fun, informative, and tailor-made for TV and Feature writers. We believe it's not necessarily the technical elements of your screenwriting that need to shift to land that six-figure deal - it's mostly about mindset and strategy. We're Steve Harper and Nick Jobe, writers, coaches, and consultants. We've seen clients succeed using the ideas we lay out in this show. That's why we're passing the wisdom on to you. Be warned, we have wildly different perspectives on just about ...
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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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Scriptcake is dedicated to the art and craft of screenwriting. With over 20 years of experience teaching screenwriting, I've seen novice screenwriters struggle with the same issues over and over again. I’ve created this podcast for those of you who struggle with these very same script issues. This podcast will help you overcome the most common mistakes screenwriters make and will help you develop your idea into a multi-dimensional story. If you want help formatting your screenplay, google it ...
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Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
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Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.
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An introduction for the screenplay "Dear Summer." smoothly transitions into a round table discussion amongst friends.
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Backstory Magazine publisher and host Jeff Goldsmith interviews writers, directors and actors about their latest films.
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Whether we're reviewing movies, making top 10 lists about random topics in pop culture, or coming up with bizarre screenplay pitches, you can bet we're not getting too worked up about it.
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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We’ve spent years writing screenplays that nobody wanted to make into reality, we couldn’t even find anyone to read them! So we decided to review amateur screenplays to figure out what makes a bad screenplay. Hopefully by the end of this journey we’ll be able to write a good one. Probably not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is a film podcast where we pick our favourite film topic, like a director, actor or genre, any subject related to film. Martin the host and Boaz or sometimes a guest, each pick a film to discuss from that topic. We discuss them in three different aspects of each film, Directing, screenplay and acting. Then we rank each aspect out of ten. Plus we pick our favourite shot or scenes, lines and performances. At the end we tally the points and see who wins.
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Jack and Harrison break down the scripts of Hollywood that were never made or drastically changed.
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Griffith Stein is a film nerd working as a projectionist at The Studio... He can recite the shooting script for CITIZEN KANE by heart, but he's never had an original thought of his own... until he becomes the next Hollywood wunderkind!
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To free her daughter, a young mother must unravel an ancient riddle as she fights a cursed mirror and the demon inside. Nominated for Outstanding Horror Podcast, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Performance by New Jersey Web Festival. Nominated for Golden Crane Award. Official Selection New London Film Festival.
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Working Hollywood pros give writers the inside scoop on the craft and business of screenwriting. This podcast is brought to you by the CineStory Foundation, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit organization committed to the nurturing of outstanding visual storytellers from the United States and around the world.
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Picture This is a comedic movie podcast where four film buffs try to pitch an original movie based on the worst possible suggestions, while the others ridicule his every idea!
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Stanley Tucci imagines the story of modern California as a movie screenplay, tracing the dramatic history of the state from Hollywood to Silicon Valley.
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SYS Podcast Episode 538 Re-inventing the Western with Joe Cornet
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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 309 - 'The Smashing Machine,' 'One Battle' Box Office and the Screenplay Oscar Categories
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Should Writers Use AI? The Truth No One’s Admitting
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Are you curious about using AI in your writing? In this episode of The Storyteller’s Mission, Zena Dell Lowe shares her honest thoughts on ChatGPT and other AI tools for writers. Discover how AI can assist in brainstorming, solving story problems, and refining ideas — without replacing your voice. Zena explains the difference between helpful uses i…
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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 123 - 'Dead Presidents' (The Hughes Brothers, 1995)
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Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating…
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This week on On Story, a covnersation with writer-director Rian Johnson on his love of genre media from noir to sci-fi, and the long process of outlining which allows him to craft intricate stories without getting lost in the second act. Johnson made his directorial debut in 2005 with the neo-noir mystery, Brick. Set against the backdrop of a subur…
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How does your reader know why your protagonist does what she does? This seemingly minor detail is one of the most important parts of your story and the way you let the reader know about it is through the hero's monologue. What aspect of your protagonist is hidden from her, from your reader, or both? If you want to create a main character with dimen…
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Ellen E Jones on Screen Deep: How Film and TV Can Solve Racism and Save the World
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Another chance to hear the episode on the Kraszna- Krausz Moving Image Book Award Winning Screen Deep by Ellen E Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Film Stories
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Ellen E Jones on the Kraszna-Krausz Moving Image Book Award
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Today I talk to Ellen E Jones the winner of the Kraszna- Krausz Moving Image Book Awards 2025. The event at the Barbican to celebrate Ellen's win is on 27 October - https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/imitation-of-life-12-with-introduction-reception Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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“Voice” is what separates a good script from a great one, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood ideas in screenwriting. In this episode, Nick and Steve explore what “voice” really means and ideas that will help you bridge who you are with how you write. Through personal stories and coaching insights, they reveal how voice isn’t just unique a…
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John and Craig look at three tales of lies, betrayal and deceit and ask, How Would This be a Movie? Stories include a flamboyant show-business grifter, a sibling rivalry between two LA billboard queens, and American students tricked into attending a fake Oxford college. We also follow up on audio dramas, last looks, and answer listener questions on…
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 57: The Pawnbroker (1965) 18th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama - Screenplay by Morton Fine and David Friedkin The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: The Sound of Music Ed's Notes: Be ex…
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Adventures in Publishing-Land: Ireland’s UBI Experiment, Garlic Mayo Marketing & Indie Press Panic
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Watch as a full video on YouTube On this week's episode, we discuss Ireland's UBI experiment for artists and writers, and why we would love to see other countries follow suit (but aren't holding our breath). Plus, we look at why indie presses are pressing the panic button, and discuss the latest BookTok marketing scheme - theme-scented books (a top…
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247 Alis Hawkins & Emma Corfield Walters | Crime/Mystery Author alongside an Independent Bookshop Owner
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Crime and mystery novelist, Alis Hawkins is here alongside her good friend Emma Corfield Walters who co-founded, owns and runs Book-ish, an independent bookshop in Crickhowell (and now also Abergavenny). We had a great chat about how Alis and Emma got to where they are and the value of booksellers and authors knowing each other on a personal level.…
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Aziz Ansari is a comedian who seems to always have been intrigued by the idea of status, and the stranglehold it can put people in. You might not immediately think of it when you think of his work, but the 42-year-old seems drawn to dreamers and strivers and people who yearn to transcend their station in life, finding comedy and drama in the gap be…
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Ep. 243 - Agent Liza DeBlock on publishing trends and finding the next bestseller
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel. Liza DeBlock began her publishing career as an assistant at Eccles Fisher Associates in 2018, where she gained a deep understanding of the international book market. After moving into literary agenting and working with Robert Caskie and Silé Edwards, she honed her skills selling r…
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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 122 - 'Menace II Society' (The Hughes Brothers, 1993)
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29: Mega Presences with Will Oldham
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Today is all about mega presences—performances with so much character, life, and musicality breathed into them by their actors that they seem to haunt an entire film and stick with you long after the credits have rolled and the house lights have come on. And we are thrilled beyond words to be joined by a one-of-one artist, the great Will Oldham! Ju…
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Put down your briefcase and put on your dancing shoes, everybody, because today on Script Apart – a podcast about the first-draft secrets of great movies and TV shows – Mike Flanagan is back, tap-dancing through the end times with me in celebration of The Life Of Chuck. As I put it in my feature for Empire Magazine earlier this year, when I covered…
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Drafting Notes - Alternative Ways to Find an Agent
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Watch this as a full video episode on our YouTube channel We all know that querying is the main method for finding an agent, but are there other ways? Many of the guests on Page One have spoken about different experiences in how they finally found an agent, and we ourselves have also tried things like competitions and so on. On this episode, we dis…
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I think I missed the mark with my choice for What When Right this Season. I went with The Outrun because it scored well on ratings sites. Why did this movie get such good ratings when both Valerie and I had trouble staying engaged? It’s a story that has great performances and it handles addiction without judgement. There’s also some parallel story …
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The Pordenone Silent Film Festival with James Harrison and Neil Brand
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Though it was not to acquire its definitive name and identity until the following year, the Giornate del Cinema Muto can date its first edition to 9 to 11 September 1982. Jay Weissberg is the current director of the festival. I spoke with James Harrison from South West Silents. And musician, dramatist and expert Neil Brand. Learn more about your ad…
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John welcomes writer and actress Nora Garrett to look at how her first screenplay, After the Hunt, took her from being un-repped to working with director Luca Guadagnino. They discuss her path from acting to writing, how her script went from being rejected by screenplay competitions to landing on Julia Roberts’ desk, and how she constructed her com…
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 56: Mary Poppins (1964) 17th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Musical - Screenplay by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: The Pawnbroker Ed's Notes: 1) SNL's Mary…
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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 310 - 63rd NYFF Wrap-Up and the Film Editing and Cinematography Oscar Races
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On episode 310 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Executive Editor Ryan McQuade to chat about the 63rd edition of the New York Film Festival and two below-the-line Oscar categories. First, the gang shares their overall experience at the festival before diving into quick revie…
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246 Becky Thomas | Literary Agent and Founder of Lewinsohn Literary Agency
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Literary agent, Becky Thomas is here, talking about how she became a literary agent, her experiences in the industry and founding her own agency. We also get into lots of advice for querying agents and some of the early impacts of AI on publishing. Support the show on Patreon! 💖 And get extended episodes, ad-free and a week ahead of everyone else. …
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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 121 - 'An Autumn Afternoon' (Yasujirō Ozu, 1962)
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Today is a fantastic day for the Story Nerd Podcast. We are celebrating the launch of Melanie’s new middle-grade novel, Jett Cooper, by sharing a behind the veil look at how she put theory into practice. Join us for this special episode and learn more about Melanie, what inspired her to write this novel, and why it took her so long. Valerie also sh…
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161 - A Cheap Cut of Meat Soaked in Butter (Encore)
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 55: Becket (1964) 17th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama - Screenplay by Edward Anhalt The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: Mary Poppins Ed's Notes: 1) Breast in Show 7: Killer Breasts …
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Adventures in Publishing-Land: Is Publishing Playing It Too Safe? The Booker, Fanfic & the Future of Fiction
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Watch as a full video on YouTube On this week's episode, we are talking about a scarcity of books for the Booker Prize and wondering if that is due to poor books or too narrow a category for prizes. Plus, we join the Alchemised train and wonder if fanfic turned to publishing gold shows publishers are unwilling to gamble on new stories, and more gen…
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245 Sarah Beth Durst | Bestselling Fantasy Author
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Fantasy author Sarah Beth Durst swings by to chat about her latest cosy fantasy novel, writing fantasy across all of its different sub-genres and age groups as well as the long and winding roads of publishing. Support the show on Patreon! 💖 And get extended episodes, ad-free and a week ahead of everyone else. 🙏 For audio listeners: Spotify Apple Am…
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Leonardo DiCaprio Films Part 2 - Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, with Liz & A Movie
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Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode. This episode on the podcast as one of the most anticipated films for the year is hitting screens across the world in the form of One Battle After Another, we are talking about the films star and frankly one of the biggest movie stars around, Leonardo DiCaprio. So we'll be talking ou…
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Leonardo DiCaprio Films Part 1 - The Great Gatsby, with Liz & A Movie
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Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode. This episode on the podcast as one of the most anticipated films for the year is hitting screens across the world in the form of One Battle After Another, we are talking about the films star and frankly one of the biggest movie stars around, Leonardo DiCaprio. So we'll be talking ou…
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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 120 - 'Floating Weeds' (Yasujirō Ozu, 1959)
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This week on On Story, a conversation with Julie Plec on her love of YA storytelling, and her experience co-creating and co-showrunning The Vampire Diaries. The Vampire Diaries is a supernatural, romantic teen-drama which ran for 8 seasons from 2009 to 2017. The show follows the life of a mortal teen girl, Elena Gilbert, as she navigates grief, lov…
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All Of You with Brett Goldstein and William Bridges
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If a technology existed that matched you with your soul mate – the one true person you’re destined to be with – would you take it? Would it lead you to your happily-ever-after? Or is love too vast and complicated a thing to be pared down to a science like that? These are the questions posed by All Of You, a new romantic drama by our guests today, W…
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How can you apply horror ideas to action and comedy? In this episode Chas, Stu and guest Kim Ho continue their exploration into the power(s) of antagonism and how focusing on them can develop story. While Part 1 looked at the horror film SINNERS, in Part 2 we venture into genres beyond horror with the action-thriller REBEL RIDGE, and the comedy cla…
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STAYIN' ALIVE has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (I didn't even know that was possible!) so Melanie and I wanted to see if we could figure out where the storytelling in this movie went wrong. And boy, did it give us the giggles. In this episode, we cover everything from missing empathy to missing pants. So come join us, and be sure to let us know w…
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John and Craig wonder, how has TV changed in the last ten years? They compare what’s better and worse, the tradeoffs between quality and quantity, how curation is changing, the pros and cons of shorter seasons, and what this all means for writers and viewers. We also look forward to our time at the Austin Film Festival, offer paths for writers to k…
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I talk with Tom Shone about Terrence Malick's first film Badlands (1973), a true crime drama that introduces a new talent and vision to seventies cinema and the world. You can buy the biography of Terrence Malick here The music is Camille Saint Saens - The Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium and is performed by pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan and orche…
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