Beyond the Screenplay
by Michael Tucker
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Episode 208: Fixing The Dark Knight Rises
Apr 28, 2026
2h 04m 59s
Patreon Preview: The Princess Bride
Apr 24, 2026
3m 37s
Episode 207: Project Hail Mary
Mar 27, 2026
1h 27m 42s
Patreon Preview: The Martian
Mar 25, 2026
9m 04s
Patreon Preview: Fight Club
Mar 20, 2026
23m 37s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/28/26 | Episode 208: Fixing The Dark Knight Rises✨ | storytellingcharacter design+3 | — | Lessons from the ScreenplayThe Dark Knight Rises | — | Dark Knight RisesBane+3 | — | 2h 04m 59s | |
| 4/24/26 | Patreon Preview: The Princess Bride✨ | PatreonThe Princess Bride+3 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayThe Princess Bride | — | PatreonThe Princess Bride+3 | — | 3m 37s | |
| 3/27/26 | Episode 207: Project Hail Mary✨ | film toneparallel timelines+3 | — | Project Hail Mary | — | Project Hail Maryfilm tone+3 | — | 1h 27m 42s | |
| 3/25/26 | Patreon Preview: The Martian✨ | The Martianfilm analysis+3 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayPatreon+1 | — | The Martianfilm+3 | — | 9m 04s | |
| 3/20/26 | Patreon Preview: Fight Club✨ | Fight Clubfilm analysis+3 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayPatreon+1 | — | Fight Clubfilm+3 | — | 23m 37s | |
| 2/13/26 | Episode 206: Bugonia✨ | film analysisdialogue+4 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayNebula Studios | — | Bugoniafilm+6 | — | 1h 33m 42s | |
| 2/4/26 | Patreon Preview: Marty Supreme✨ | character designMarty Supreme+3 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayPatreon+1 | — | Marty Supremecharacter arc+3 | — | 6m 16s | |
| 1/6/26 | Episode 205: Stranger Things (Season 5, Vol. 3)✨ | Stranger Thingsseason finale+3 | — | Stranger Things | — | Stranger Thingsseason finale+3 | — | 1h 42m 46s | |
| 12/30/25 | Episode 204: Stranger Things (Season 5, Vol. 2)✨ | character arcsemotional stakes+3 | — | Stranger Things | — | Stranger Thingscharacter arcs+3 | — | 1h 28m 13s | |
| 12/24/25 | Patreon Preview: Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery✨ | Knives Outfilm analysis+3 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayPatreon+3 | — | Wake Up Dead ManKnives Out+3 | — | 17m 05s | |
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| 12/5/25 | Episode 203: Stranger Things (Season 5, Vol. 1)✨ | narrative time jumpsWill's arc+3 | — | Beyond the ScreenplayStranger Things | — | Stranger Thingsnarrative time jumps+3 | — | 1h 21m 05s | |
| 12/2/25 | Patreon Preview: Wicked: For Good | 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.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_CallerosEdited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios teamProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | Patreon Preview: One Battle After Another | 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 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_CallerosEdited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios teamProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Episode 202: Clueless (L.A. Live Show!) | 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 the Glendale International Film Festival.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hnWEqPHNKx8🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | Live LA Recording! | 🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/glendalearts/7335/event/1442578🎟️Beyond the Screenplay has been invited to host an in-person, real life episode recording in the LA area next Tuesday, September 30th!As part of the closing night celebration of the Glendale International Film Festival, all four of us will be hosting a screening of Clueless, the 1995 classic celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. And, afterward, we’ll do a live, deep dive discussion into the film.🎬 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/lfts | — | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | Patreon Preview: Andor (Season 2) | From of our patron-exclusive episode on Andor. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/137646578🎬 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_CallerosEdited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios teamProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/25/25 | Episode 201: The Fountain | 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/ymaFd4Z50ZUBig Swing Summer Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204547🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | Episode 200: Pulp Fiction | 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/NcXpRUWVCqcBig Swing Summer Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204547🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/11/25 | Episode 199: Romeo + Juliet | 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 YouTube: https://youtu.be/iJBb62bI-SkBig Swing Summer Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204547🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Patreon Preview: Cloud Atlas | From of our patron-exclusive episode on Cloud Atlas. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-cloud-133251641🎬 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_CallerosEdited by Mike Wuerth and the Nebula Studios teamProduced by Vince Major: https://x.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/27/25 | Episode 198: A.I. Artificial Intelligence | The BTS team discusses the film's decades-long development, its rich story world, and ultimately how inconsistencies in pacing, character motivation, and tone keep it from feeling like a cohesive narrative.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x7zpbrdCM4sBig Swing Summer Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204547🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | Episode 197: La La Land | The BTS team discusses the construction of a modern musical with a small cast, the central's character's choices and motivations, and how the opening musical number sets the stage for the rest of the film.Big Swing Summer Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204547🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/13/25 | Episode 196: Interstellar | The BTS team discusses the film's grounded central relationship, ambitious plot mechanics, and masterful blending of the two at the story's midpoint.Big Swing Summer Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131204547🎬 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | Announcing our Summer Schedule! | We're launching our summer season, "Big Swing Summer" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We'll be taking a look at ambitious movies where the filmmakers reached for the stars and discussing what can be both lost and gained by taking such big swings.June 13th: InterstellarJune 20th: La La LandJune 27th: A.I. Artificial IntelligenceJuly 4th: Patreon-Exclusive — Cloud AtlasJuly 11th: Romeo + JulietJuly 18th: Pulp FictionJuly 25th: The Fountain🎬 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_Calleros | — | ||||||
| 6/6/25 | Patreon Preview: The Last of Us Season 2 Dissection | In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Last of Us (Season 2), the BTS team discusses a crucial scene in the game and how it compares to the series.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: 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: vincet.major@gmail.com | — | ||||||
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