In this show, we take a look at some of Hollywood's rejected film ideas by digging into unproduced scripts, and (very occasionally) early drafts. Good, bad, they're all fair game. Current logos and banners by scottcatdesigns
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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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“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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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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The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast helps serious screenwriters sell their screenplays. We offer practical advice about how to market your script and get it into the hands of agents, managers, producers, and directors who can get your screenplay produced.
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A podcast about the first-draft secrets behind great movies and TV shows. Each episode, the screenwriter behind a beloved film shares with us their initial screenplay for that movie. We then talk through what changed, what didn’t and why on its journey to the big screen. Hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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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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📚 A publishing podcast for writers looking to learn about the industry. 🖋️ Featuring authors, agents, editors and more... 🎙️ Extended & ad-free episodes on Patreon ❤️
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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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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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Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process!
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Learning from cinema’s most gifted actors, directors and writers. Hosted by The Kinnane Brothers
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Backstory Magazine publisher and host Jeff Goldsmith interviews writers, directors and actors about their latest films.
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The Writing By Structure podcast: a cozy space for writers to hang out, get some love, share what's worked for them, what's failed and what's been just plain crazy. No writer is an island. We need to hear each other’s stories. We need to learn from each other. wxs.amandamoresco.org
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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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Screenplaying is a comedy podcast in which two friends take tiny, baffling prompts and turn them into full length feature films. Hosted by Brian Murray and Jared Robinson, two high-school students who got bored one day.
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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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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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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. 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 want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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The best wide array podcast. With over 2000 episodes.
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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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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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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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Austin Film Festival's On Story Podcast is the companion to Austin Film Festival's television show, On Story. Get an uncensored inside look at the creative process of film making through the eyes of some of the entertainment industry's most prolific writers, directors and producers.
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An introduction for the screenplay "Dear Summer." smoothly transitions into a round table discussion amongst friends.
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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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A new improvised screenplay every episode from the least qualified men in the business.
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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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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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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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Follow along the journey as director, Jason Baumgardner, takes his maiden voyage into no-budget feature filmmaking. Hear recaps of each day as the filmmaker goes from finding an idea, writing the screenplay, directing the film, and editing the footage.
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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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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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the trials of young filmmakers from austin, texas
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Designing Hollywood Podcast is dedicated to "All Things Movies' and all film industry professionals! Created & Founded By Designing Hollywood LLC High profile host's and guest's from costume designers, directors, producers, writers, actors & agents in the industry! Excited to be bringing you some fascinating (Q&A) behind the scenes stories and informative educational episodes! Designing Hollywood collaboration with Costume Designer Marilyn Vance. Marilyn's award winning costume designs have ...
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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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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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In-depth conversations covering all aspects of the entertainment industry.
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The UNdefinitive guide to writing a feature film. This podcast follows Tiarnan, Ryan and Ashley whilst they try to write a screenplay. They will be joined along the way by industry professionals who offer up advice on how to write compelling characters, drama, emotion and all that jazz.
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Welcome to Screenplayed, the fake movie podcast that you never thought you'd have to walk out of. Have you ever thought to yourself "You know what would make a cool movie?" Well we do. All the time. We just happen to record it. Each episode one of our hosts brings an idea to the table, and then we develop the story, cast the actors, and make terrible jokes the whole way through. Join us as we create the movies we want, not the movies we need.
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This is an original Screenplay currently not optioned, adapted into an audio movie. The end goal is to have this made into a feature film. Thank you for listening,hope you enjoyed the content! More audio movies to come... Contact Info: [email protected]
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SYS Podcast Episode 534 – Disney, James Cameron and Animation with Pietro Schito
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1:05:53In this episode of the podcast your host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Animator and Writer Pietro Schito. Our guest Pietro Schito talks about how Disney, James Cameron, Pixar all became part of his career in visual storytelling and Animation. Topics also include making story Pitch Decks, AI being used for Animated works in the […]…
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In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, host and screenwriter Jeff Barker takes a closer look at the screenplay behind La La Land by Damien Chazelle. Known for its music and emotional impact, this film offers just as much inspiration on the page as it does on the screen. Jeff explores how the screenplay handles musical storytelling without lyrics, h…
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Patreon Preview: The Last of Us (Season 1)
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12:36In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Last of Us (Season 1), the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beyondthescreenplay 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: htt…
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In this tenth anniversary episode, KiramidHead and WhiskeyBrewer discuss an adaptation of Blood Meridian, written by Tommy Lee Jones. Contact the show here: [email protected] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screenplayarchaeologyBy Fandom Limb Media
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The White Lotus: Why Season 3 Feels Different
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38:26Learn how Engine and Theme function in all 3 seasons of The White Lotus and how slight changes in The White Lotus Season 3 massively affect the feeling of the series...By Jacob Krueger Studio
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Buy the book SIGNED here. A deeply reported, perceptive, and celebratory biography of beloved actor James Gandolfini from a prominent critic and film historian. Based on extensive research and original reporting, including interviews with friends and collaborators, Gandolfini is a detailed and nuanced appraisal of an enduring artist. More than a de…
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685 - Page and Stage with Leslye Headland
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58:50John welcomes writer, director and playwright Leslye Headland (The Acolyte, Russian Doll) to ask, why are stage plays so challenging for screenwriters? Using her recent Broadway play Cult of Love, they look at different approaches to scene description, heightened and simultaneous dialogue, and strategies for adapting stage plays to film. We also ch…
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Send us a text Thanks for listening! Have questions or want screenwriting resources? You can access all of my resource links here: https://bio.amandamoresco.org/ Check out all of Amanda's Resources here: https://bio.amandamoresco.org
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 35: Love in the Afternoon (1957) 10th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Comedy - Screenplay by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: Les Girls…
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Bestselling romantic fiction writer, Heidi Swain joins us this week to chat about her twentieth novel, how she landed her book deals before having an agent and how she tackles writing two novels a year. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noa…
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Sinners Spoiler Special, with Haven't Scene It: A Movie Podcast
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57:00Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode. Welcome back to another spoiler special, and this time we are spoiling arguably the best film of the year so far, Sinners. The new horror, gangster, historical, vampire, musical film, or however you want to call it from the brilliant Ryan Coogler. Of course I can't talk about this m…
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Havoc is the new film from Welsh writer-director Gareth Evans, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Starring Tom Hardy as a jaded cop at the heart of a conspiracy in an unnamed, crime-ridden American city's underbelly, it packs some of the most frenetic action scenes of the year so far – but then again, what did you expect? Gareth is the fi…
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I think the filmmakers had good intentions when they made SHIRLEY, unfortunately, they failed to stick to the essentials of storytelling. In this episode, Melanie does a fantastic job of illustrating what happens to a story when writers fail to create obstacles that progressively complicate the plot. (Progressive Complications are a big deal - you'…
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Host Jeff Goldsmith screenwriter Beau Willimon about Andor S2, episodes 4-6. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved.For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith
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Andor S2 Q&A - Beau Willimon - Episodes 4-6
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55:02Host Jeff Goldsmith screenwriter Beau Willimon about Andor Season 2, episodes 4-6. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith
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Alan Dean Foster, the Poet Laureate of Novelisations
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1:28:11Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Film Stories
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John welcomes writer and showrunner Eric Kripke (The Boys, Supernatural) to look at planning out a multi-season series. They chart Eric’s early career from shorts to showrunner, how he developed Supernatural, his process for structuring seasons of The Boys, and how great TV shows stick the landing. We also answer listener questions on lone characte…
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Send us a text Thanks for listening! Have questions or want screenwriting resources? You can access all of my resource links here: https://bio.amandamoresco.org/ Check out all of Amanda's Resources here: https://bio.amandamoresco.orgBy Amanda Moresco
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 34: 12 Angry Men (1957) 10th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama - Screenplay by Reginald Rose The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: Love in the Afternoon Ed's Notes: I hope you're staying…
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Adult crime/thriller/mystery and children's author, Simon Mason is on the podcast chatting about his latest works as well as his experiences over three decades of writing and working within the publishing industry. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Mel…
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Did you think Script Apart was going to let the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic teen films ever just pass us by? In the words of Cher Horowitz – “as if.” On today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Heckerling, the writer-director who, three decades ago this summer, gave Jane Austen’s Emma a Beverly Hills makeover to remember. You may also kn…
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The Pick: The Legend of Bagger Vance
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1:37:32Why did we choose to cover the 2000 flop, The Legend of Bagger Vance on this episode of The Pick? Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out. Mostly, we were just hoping that it was secretly a charming little magic-tinged film that transcended its problematic title character, but perhaps that was too tall […]…
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Sinners, Academy Award Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter
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41:36New Episode Now Live and it’s a must-watch! @Designing Hollywood Show is thrilled to welcome back Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter for an exclusive interview diving deep into her powerful work on the new film Sinners, hitting theaters this weekend. In Sinners, Ruth steps into a gritty, raw world of survival and redemption — crafting co…
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The antagonist owned the progressive complications in this movie. Celine shows her best friend Alice what a fate worse than death could be. Valerie explains how the Core Event is linked to its genre and why it’s important to understand the difference between the core event in an action, horror, or thriller. -M For access to writing templates and wo…
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Host Jeff Goldsmith creator-showrunner-writer Tony Gilroy about Andor S2 eps 1-3. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved.For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith
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Andor S2 Q&A - Tony Gilroy - Episodes 1-3
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46:14Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews creator-showrunner-writer Tony Gilroy about Andor S2 eps 1-3. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith
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Jonathan Rosenbaum Travels in the Cities of Cinema
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1:09:27Buy Travels in the Cities of Cinema: Conversations with Ehsan Khoshbakht here. Jonathan Rosenbaum stands as one of the most eminent film critics in the English-speaking world. After working for Sight and Sound and Monthly Film Bulletin in London in the 1970s, he served for two decades as chief film critic for the Chicago Reader. Hailed as “one of t…
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John and Craig welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to tackle the issue of idea management. What do you do with all those half-formed ideas and how do you decide which ones to pursue? They share best practices and their approach to middle-of-the-night inspiration. We also discuss how screenwriters’ quotes are determined and answer some listener questio…
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Send us a text Thanks for listening! Have questions or want screenwriting resources? You can access all of my resource links here: https://bio.amandamoresco.org/ Check out all of Amanda's Resources here: https://bio.amandamoresco.orgBy Amanda Moresco
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 33: Friendly Persuasion (1956) 9th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama - Screenplay by Michael Wilson The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: 12 Angry Men Ed's Notes: 1) Untitled Goose Game …
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Contemporary fiction author, Abigail Johnson is here to chat about writing her first novel and the journey to publication. Abigail shares her experiences of writing courses and being short and long listed for several awards before finding her agent. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended episodes and more! 📚 The Chosen…
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The Malick Hour: Carlo Hintermann on Terrence Malick
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1:29:45I was delighted to talk with Carlo about the book he wrote with Daniele Villa Terrence Malick Rehearsing the Unexpected From the book: "Terrence Malick's debut film, Badlands, announced the arrival of a unique talent. In the 40 years since that debut, Malick has only made 5 films, but they are distinctive in their beauty. This book is not meant to …
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Unveiling Depths: The Secrets to Engaging Characters
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30:25Click to listen – your characters (and audience) will thank you. Have you ever created a character that felt… flat? No matter how detailed the backstory or how polished the prose, something just doesn’t click — and worse, your audience doesn’t care. That’s the pain point. And we’ve all been there. In this episode, we dig into why your characters mi…
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Greenbook: when society is the antagonist
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22:28If you're writing a character-driven story, or a story where society is the antagonist, or a story with broad societal issues, add Greenbook to your list of films to study. I know all about the controversy surrounding this film but our analysis this week is, as always, on the storytelling craft. And from a craft perspective, this movie does a whole…
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Eelco Wijdicks talks Neuropsychiatry and Cinema
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56:28Eelco F.M. Wijdicks, MD, PhD is Professor of Neurology at the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. His book Frames of Minds uncovers a cinematic language of psychiatry. By taking chances to portray mental illness, filmmakers aim to achieve a sense of reality, and provide catharsis for viewers through the act of dramatization. Ultimately, the history o…
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John and Craig break out of coverage to look at oners and long shots, cutting through any directorial showboating to compare the pros and cons and cons and cons of those unbroken takes, offering ways to decide when they are necessary or purposeful, and how to recognize when it’s better to cut. We also look at changes to Sundance and the Nicholl Fel…
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Send us a text Thanks for listening! Have questions or want screenwriting resources? You can access all of my resource links here: https://bio.amandamoresco.org/ Check out all of Amanda's Resources here: https://bio.amandamoresco.orgBy Amanda Moresco
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The Writer's Cut - Episode 32: Around the World in 80 Days (1956) 9th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Comedy - Screenplay by James Poe, John Farrow, and S.J. Perelman The Full List on Letterboxd Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky Contact: [email protected] Next Episode: Friendly Per…
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The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1 | What We're Watching
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51:44In this episode, the team discusses the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, exploring themes of character development, the adaptation process from video game to television, and the balance between narrative and action. They delve into the significance of time jumps, the introduction of new characters, and the emotional stakes involved in the story…
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We’re not saviors of the universe, but we will save every one of us from subpar movie fandom. That’s right, The Pick is back with a look at the 1980 revival of the legendary comic book character, Flash Gordon. We get a bit into the history of this ancient franchise as well as the various […]By Mildly Pleased
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Contemporary fiction writer, Sarah Harman is here to chat about her debut novel, which she describes as a satirical thriller. Sarah shares the details about the nine way auction the book ended up in the UK as well as another auction in the US and a bidding war for the TV rights which were eventually secured by the team behind Disney FX's 'The Bear'…
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Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews co-writers Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach about Drop. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved.For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith
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Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews co-writers Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach about Drop. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith
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American Psycho with Guinevere Turner
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1:05:37Today on Script Apart – one of cinema’s great monster movies. The terrifying creature at this movie’s core, though, didn’t have trailing tentacles, bloodshot eyes or reptilian skin. Instead of sharp teeth, it wore a sharp suit – Valentino pinstripe, perfectly pressed. This monster owned a gleaming Rolex, lived in an elegant condo and smiled politel…
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In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, host and screenwriter Jeff Barker takes a deep dive into the brilliantly unhinged screenplay for The Lighthouse (2019), written by Robert and Max Eggers. This A24 psychological horror film, starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, is a claustrophobic two-hander soaked in myth, madness, and maritime misery. …
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In the Heights, George and Tammy, Costume Designer Mitchell Travers
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1:06:19Mitchell Travers is an American Costume Designer who has cultivated a character-heavy portfolio of work for multiple titles. His breakout work on Bo Burnham’s A24 indie hit Eighth Grade, which earned him a spot on Variety’s Artisan’s Impact Report.He was tasked to transform Emma Thompson into a chic pantsuit-sporting Late Night TV host in Mindy Kal…
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First of all I have to let you know that it’s a miracle that no podcasters were harmed during the making of this episode. Bloody hell! What have I done? The cringe factor in this movie is off the charts - it’s worse than getting “sand up your clacker” (if you’ve watched this movie, you’ll get the reference). However, the opening scene does provide …
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