The BTS team discusses Damien Chazelle's stunning debut film: the central theme of the obsessed artist, why the cinematography and editing is so visceral, and how the finale plays out more like a battle than a jazz concert.
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When we pass 1,000 patrons we want to do another multi-part series like we've done for Lord of the Rings and now Indiana Jones, but we want you guys to choose what you want to hear!
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The BTS team discusses the film's similarities to Raiders of the Lost Ark, the brilliant unification of MacGuffin and Henry Jones Sr., and the magnetism Harrison Ford brings to the character of Indiana Jones.
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2021-08-20 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The BTS team discusses Temple of Doom's dramatically different approach to an Indiana Jones story, the character design of Willie Scott, and which action sequences in the film really work (and which ones don't).
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The BTS team celebrates 750 patrons by diving into the first Indiana Jones movie: how it crafts and introduces a hero, what makes the actions sequences so engaging, and why Marion Ravenwood is the best "Jones girl."
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2021-08-06 07:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThank you to everyone who voted in our heist movie vote. Apologies for being a couple days later with this than we wanted—it's a heist movie, we stole a couple days :P
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2021-08-02 19:30:59 +0000 UTC View Post
The BTS team discusses Moonlight's evocative screenwriting and cinematography, the film's triptych structure, and how Barry Jenkins externalizes Chiron's inner journey.
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The BTS team tries to make fetch happen.
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The BTS team discusses Heat's surprisingly quiet midpoint dialogue scene, the film's incredible iconic shootout, and how both central characters' arcs engage the themes of family, loyalty, and crime.
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2021-07-16 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostUPDATE: I had mistakenly marked this post as only available for $5+ patrons. This is why you don't upload and post when you're super tired :P Sorry about that! —MT
UPDATE 2: Also here's a link to the little diagram I made when trying to breakdown the character arcs of Loki. I don't feel 1...
2021-07-15 05:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The BTS team discusses Titanic's incredible cultural impact, Rose's characterization and moving character arc, and what it took for James Cameron to make the biggest disaster movie of all time.
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2021-07-09 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostMichael, Tricia, and Brian discuss Loki episode 5, "Journey into Mystery."
2021-07-08 03:44:49 +0000 UTC View PostLet's get the group together for a big job.
Happy July! Thank you to everyone that submitted films to be considered for Patron Exclusives as well as everyone on Discord that helped narrow the topic down to Heist!
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The BTS team welcomes back YouTube creator Patrick Willems to compare Forrest Gump and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The team discusses the films' strangely similar premises, dissects the movies' plot structures and filmmaking techniques, and debates the overall effective...
2021-07-02 07:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostMichael, Tricia, and Brian discuss Loki episode 4, "The Nexus Event."
2021-07-02 04:23:00 +0000 UTC View PostThank you to everyone who participated in the Marty & Leo vote! We hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you for supporting Beyond the Screenplay!
2021-06-29 07:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The BTS team discusses Nightcrawler's heightened sense of reality, how the unconventional direction contributes to the film's voyeuristic feel, and why Lou Bloom's story satirizes success in a bloodthirsty society.
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2021-06-25 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostMichael, Tricia, and Brian discuss their thoughts on Episode 3 of the Disney Plus show, Loki.
2021-06-25 04:02:59 +0000 UTC View Post
The BTS team discusses the movie's tense action sequences, what John Krasinski's directing brings to the movie, and what makes for a satisfying sequel.
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The BTS team discusses The Mummy's comedy twist on a classic adventure story, the film's effective focus on Rick and Evie's romance, and why the lead performances and characters ultimately make this movie an undying fan favorite.
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2021-06-04 07:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHappy June! We hope you had a great 3 day weekend! Thank you to everyone that submitted films to be considered for Patron Exclusives!
Keep the great ideas coming on the Google form. >>> 2021-06-01 16:48:06 +0000 UTC View Post
After a VERY close vote, Mulan came out on top! We hope you enjoy this episode!
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2021-05-29 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
After a VERY close vote, Mulan came out on top! We hope you enjoy this episode!
Thank you for voting, and thank you for supporting Beyond the Screenplay!
2021-05-29 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The BTS team discusses The Iron Giant’s midcentury look and influences, the film’s unique place in animation history, and whether the story’s allegorical elements support its powerful nonviolent theme.
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The BTS team discusses Portrait of a Lady on Fire’s efficient opening sequence, the film’s meticulous pacing and striking style, and how every detail of Celine Sciamma’s directorial vision ultimately tells a powerful story of equality.
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2021-05-21 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The LFTS team discusses Lost In Translation's strong sense of style and mood, the characters' relationship and stakes, and why the film's inaudible final line makes for the perfect ending.
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Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: 2021-05-14 07:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The LFTS team welcomes Mark Brown, creator of the YouTube channel Game Maker's Toolkit, to talk about the design of Commander Shepard, the epic ending of Mass Effect 2, and our personal experiences with Mass Effect.
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2021-05-07 07:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHappy May! Thank you to everyone that submitted films to be considered for Patron Exclusives!
Keep the great ideas coming on the Google form. >>> 2021-05-03 20:46:56 +0000 UTC View Post