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. In particular, we look at the design of Bane's character, the complicated nature of Bane's plan, and the struggle of balancing so many supporting characters.NOTE: We recorded this with the intention it just be for our YouTube channel, but we ended up not referring to the visuals much in the conversation. Hopefully everything makes sense in a strictly audio form.🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenpla👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.comFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Apr 28
2 hr 4 min
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 the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch: https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on Twitter:Beyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Apr 24
3 min
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/Bw4eodxnAOw🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheScreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Mar 27
1 hr 27 min
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 the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Mar 25
9 min
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 Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/151754250🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Mar 20
23 min
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 from feeling too pessimistic.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e03TLrSMkeQ🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheScreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosEdited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios teamProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Feb 13
1 hr 33 min
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.com/posts/149463306🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosEdited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios teamProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Feb 4
6 min
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/uL5_ERvsxAk🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheScreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Jan 6
1 hr 42 min
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-vQ0Tricia's Coverage and Consulting: https://www.triciaaurand.com/🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheScreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Dec 30, 2025
1 hr 28 min
From of our patron-exclusive episode on Wake Up Dead Man. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/wake-up-dead-man-146114724🎬 Beyond the Screenplay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheScreenplay🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch https://lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/lftsFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: https://x.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: https://x.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: https://x.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: https://x.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: https://x.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: [email protected]
Dec 24, 2025
17 min
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