The Avengers — Defining an Act Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-01-26 | Start your free trial today, at http://www.squarespace.com/lfts to get 10% off your first purchase. Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comWatch part two: youtu.be/yYMhaILOs-IDavid Fincher recently implied that the MCU is "lassoed and hogtied" by three-acts, so I wanted to investigate this statement. This video begins this process by examining how to define an act using Marvel’s The Avengers. Star Wars The Last Jedi Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2DPYxIIDavid Fincher quote: youtube.com/watch?v=Ilcw8Dp1Bh8Lindsay Ellis video: youtube.com/watch?v=o0QO7YuKKdIBOOKS IN THIS VIDEO(Amazon Affiliate Links)“Screenplay” by Syd Field: http://amzn.to/2pEd9Tq“Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story” by John Yorke: http://amzn.to/2GhvLyS“Story” by Robert McKee: http://amzn.to/2hPvVWY“The Anatomy of Story” by John Truby: http://amzn.to/2iAM7by“Creating Character Arcs” by K.M. Weiland: http://amzn.to/2E9MTGd“Notes on Directing” by Frank Hauser and Russel Reich: http://amzn.to/2pLSxJw“Adventures in the Screen Trade” by William Goldman: http://amzn.to/2paCgtAHave questions about YouTube Sponsorships?Learn more here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6304294?hl=enLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=j56WPBaiPYQThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarAdditional music provided by Polar Opposites, "DelicTrips — Like Water”: open.spotify.com/album/5vVvz1ExDDq7oWemRTOAL6
The Anatomy of Genres — A Conversation with John Truby | @BeyondTheScreenplay Lessons from the Screenplay 2022-11-30 | John Truby (author of one of our favorite screenwriting books, The Anatomy of Story) joins us to talk about his new book, The Anatomy of Genres. We chat about movies and breakdown why people don't talk enough about genre, if they talk about it at all.📖 Get The Anatomy of Genres (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3gPuCpy🚀 Head to John Truby's website: http://anatomyofgenres.com🎧 Check out our podcast @BeyondTheScreenplay 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay👕 Beyond the Screenplay Merch: lessons-from-the-screenplay.creator-spring.com☕️ LFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter Announcement about Mass Effect: twitter.com/michaeltuckerla/status/1502361174041456640?s=20&t=tzYUpnpDjFLHSWJ3fBy8_w00:00 - Intro01:05 - Episode startFind us on TwitterBeyond the Screenplay: twitter.com/BTScreenplayMichael Tucker: twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaTricia Aurand: twitter.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner: twitter.com/BrianBitnerAlex Calleros: twitter.com/Alex_CallerosProduced by Vince Major: twitter.com/VinceMajorWebsite: http://beyondthescreenplay.comFor Inquiries and Booking: Vince@Plusfortyseven.com
What’s new on my other channels Lessons from the Screenplay 2021-11-05 | 🎵A quick update of what we have going on.Check out our podcast @BeyondTheScreenplay and our gaming channel @StoryModeOn!Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsMichael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)The LFTS Team:- Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Vince Major (twitter.com/VinceMajor)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releases
Why Mass Effect Should Be the Next Game of Thrones Lessons from the Screenplay 2021-06-10 | In this video we explain why Mass Effect has the potential to be "the next Game of Thrones" and pitch our vision for a Mass Effect TV show adaptation.Video written, directed, and edited by Michael Tucker & Alex Calleros.Listen to our podcast episode where we discuss Mass Effect with Mark Brown of @GMTK: bit.ly/3baUZ38Watch our @StoryModeOn video on the dynamic storytelling of Mass Effect 3's "Cure the Genophage" mission: bit.ly/3zdQvTHGet 30 days of great cinema for free at http://mubi.com/lftsTimecode00:00 Intro03:03 Game of Thrones09:23 Mass EffectConcept art from The Art of Mass Effect by Fernando BuenoThanks to @AltShiftX for sharing some Game of Thrones headshots :)Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsMichael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)The LFTS Team:- Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Vince Major (twitter.com/VinceMajor)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
How Good Filmmaking Brings a Script to Life Lessons from the Screenplay 2021-05-27 | Get 30 days of great cinema for free at http://mubi.com/lftsIn this video we do an in-depth breakdown of the midpoint scene of Portrait of a Lady on Fire.Listen to our podcast episode on Portrait of a Lady on Fire: bit.ly/3fIdDADUnofficial English Translation of Portrait of a Lady on Fire Screenplay: bit.ly/3vHSmxOTranslation of the screenplay by:Anna: tonovember on Tumblr (https://tonovember.tumblr.com); instagram.com/yunyun.annaAimée: ladyonfire28 on Tumblr (https://ladyonfire28.tumblr.com); aimeeloved_b on TwitterDina: mlleclaudine on Tumblr (mlleclaudine.tumblr.com)Greywing: morningmightcomebyaccident on Tumblr (morningmightcomebyaccident.tumblr.com)Vittoria: hedawolf on Tumblr (hedawolf.tumblr.com)[1] ladyonfire28.tumblr.com/post/190913759939/céline-sciammas-commentary-on-this-scene-so[2] morningmightcomebyaccident.tumblr.com/post/617680872856059904/i-havent-lost-my-mind-over-portrait-of-a-lady-on[3] ladyonfire28.tumblr.com/post/624354623934873600/this-is-the-only-time-that-we-will-have-thisSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsMichael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)The LFTS Team:- Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Vince Major (twitter.com/VinceMajor)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org#PortraitOfALadyOnFire
The Soul of Good Character Design Lessons from the Screenplay 2021-02-11 | Sign up for CuriosityStream and get free access to Nebula: curiositystream.com/LFTSListen to our podcast episode on Soul: http://apple.co/3jJEI8jIn this video we examine two fundamental elements of character design—want and need. Pixar's film Soul puts these aspects of story structure right on the surface, and demonstrates why they're so critical to creating a compelling, emotional character arc.Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsThe LFTS TeamMichael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Vince Major (twitter.com/VinceMajor)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
How A Christmas Carol Perfectly Demonstrates Five-Act Structure Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-12-18 | Visit audible.com/LFTS or text "LFTS" to 500-500 for a free trial of Audible.We look at how Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" is a simple, memorable example of five-act story structure.Listen to the LFTS team discuss A Christmas Carol in-depth on our podcast: http://apple.co/3r98uGKSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsVideo Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
A Few Good Men — Writing a Final Battle Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-11-27 | Visit http://audible.com/lfts or text "LFTS" to 500-500 to get a free 30-day trial of Audible Plus!Check out our new channel, Story Mode: youtube.com/c/StoryModeOnListen to our podcast episode on A Few Good Men: bit.ly/33jAi0LSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsWe look at how screenwriter Aaron Sorkin constructs a battle by examining how the script establishes compelling stakes and defines both the battleground and weapons used to fight, and we dissect how increasing the pressure on the central characters results in an unforgettable climactic explosion.Video Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org0:00 Introduction1:18 Compelling Stakes3:31 A Well-Defined Battleground6:46 Increasing Pressure
I started a second channel! Check out @StoryModeOn Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-11-17 | Story Mode is a video series dedicated to exploring storytelling in video games.Subscribe here: youtube.com/c/StoryModeOnSupport Lessons from the Screenplay on: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplay Like LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplay Follow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaCheck out Nebula, the streaming platform we're a part of featuring smart, thoughtful videos from your favorite education-y creators. New videos, back catalog, and Nebula Originals. watchnebula.com----Featuring the song:“Detached” by Emil RottmayerSpotify: open.spotify.com/album/7cxBKVNrfK9xoJAL2L3gDr?si=z63tF_7AT_-9XcYEbsFglQ SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/emil-rottmayer/sets/detached-ep
How Coraline Borrows from Ancient Forms of Storytelling Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-10-22 | Sign up for CuriosityStream and get Nebula for free: curiositystream.com/LFTSListen to our podcast on Coraline: apple.co/34rCWm5Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsCoraline borrows elements from some of the most ancient forms of storytelling itself. In this video, we examine how Coraline uses an underlying fairy tale structure to shape the protagonist’s journey, dissect how the film also incorporates grotesque imagery and classic ghost story elements, and discover how utilizing all these ancient forms lends power to the story by reinforcing one of its central themes.Video Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosReferences:[1] focusfeatures.com/article/henry_selick_in_conversation[2] cinemablend.com/new/Exclusive-Interview-Coraline-Director-Henry-Selick-11864.html[3] https://scholarship.rollins.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1083&context=mlsBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgImagery supplied by Getty Images.
How Stranger Things Conveys Tone and Style Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-09-29 | Sign up for CuriosityStream and get Nebula for free: curiositystream.com/LFTSThis video examines how the unique tone of Stranger Things—a blend of sci-fi horror and 80s coming-of-age nostalgia—is conveyed in the show’s pitch deck, in the script, and on the screen.Listen to our podcast episode on Stranger Things: apple.co/2G9KiBISupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsVideo Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Christopher Nolan vs. Interstellar — The Nolan Crosscut Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-08-31 | Access our new video series on Nebula and get 26% off an annual plan of CuriosityStream: curiositystream.com/LFTSThis video examines one of Christopher Nolan's trademark techniques—the crosscut—by dissecting The Dark Knight, Inception, and Interstellar.Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsVideo Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Rules (Guidelines) of Adventure — The Pirates of the Caribbean Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-08-13 | Get a full month of MUBI FOR FREE: http://mubi.com/lftsWith the support of Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union.Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl showcases the best of the adventure genre by using key genre elements as fundamental building blocks of the story and character design. In this video, the LFTS team explores four critical components of classic adventure films, dives into the deeper ways Pirates utilizes them as core design rules (or guidelines), and demonstrates why remixing the genre with an unexpected element helps make the film feel fun, spooky, and surprising.Listen to our patron-exclusive Pirates of the Caribbean podcast episode: patreon.com/posts/37388449Subscribe to our podcast "Beyond the Screenplay": apple.co/2R3bEdtSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsVideo Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosAdventure Resources:- encyclopedia.com/arts/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/action-and-adventure-films- filmsite.org/adventurefilms.html - The Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction, Don D'Ammassa: Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction - Don D'Ammassa (books.google.com/books/about/Encyclopedia_of_Adventure_Fiction.html?id=kHwjAQAAIAAJ)- The Romance of Adventure: The Genre of Historical Adventure Movies (Studies in Popular Culture)amazon.com/Romance-Adventure-Historical-Studies-Popular/dp/0878055983Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
One X-Cellent Scene — Attack on Division X Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-07-23 | Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to https://skl.sh/lfts17The One X-Cellent Scene playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd7v7nQLQGwLFOPGk1QPEBJr6D9F2yUnqX-Men: First Class thoughtfully utilizes the setting of its midpoint sequence, Sebastian Shaw’s attack on Division X, to heighten the scene’s emotional impact on the audience. In this video, the LFTS team breaks down the design of the young mutant’s archetypal “warm house”, the roles it helps establish, and why the scene feels so dramatic as that sense of safety is stripped away.Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsVideo Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: Thanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org#OneXCellentScene
Mad Men — Layers of Meaning Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-06-26 | Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to https://skl.sh/lfts16Mad Men, a show about mid-twentieth century American advertising, skillfully employs text, subtext, and symbolic imagery to emotionally sway the audience. In this video, we break down the acclaimed season 1 finale, "The Wheel", to uncover how the show's protagonist, Don Draper, utilizes all the meaning-making tools at his disposal to make a sale, even as the show's creators use those same tools to evoke a response in us.Listen to our podcast episode on Mad Men: apple.co/2BCv8SJSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsVideo Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=uQ1Rbdi189w&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org#MadMen
Jaws — Assembling a Top-Tier Team (feat. @TierZoo) Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-06-19 | Start your 10-day free trial of Campfire Pro: bit.ly/LFTS20 Subscribe to Lessons from the Screenplay: youtube.com/c/lessonsfromthescreenplaySubscribe to @TierZoo: youtube.com/c/tierzooListen to our podcast episode on Jaws: bit.ly/2YOTMrfA well-designed team of characters enables the story's protagonist to achieve their goal, and at the same time keeps the story interesting by providing a constant source of conflict. In this video we examine the team tasked with hunting down a great white shark in Jaws to see how each individual’s character traits create the ideal balance of harmony and dissonance.Video Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)- Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex CallerosFeaturing: TierZoo (twitter.com/thetierzoo)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=ZzMwYb8Z5hAThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Iron Man vs. Captain America — The 11-Year Character Arc Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-05-29 | Go to expressvpn.com/LFTS and find out how you can get 3 months free.Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsThe Marvel Cinematic Universe, also known as the Infinity Saga, features multifaceted, three-dimensional characters. In particular, Iron Man and Captain America have compelling and complete arcs that span the series’ impressive run. This video dives into those arcs to examine how they're introduced as flawed characters, demonstrate how they're forced into extreme and opposite positions at the midpoint of their journeys, and explore how the completion of their character arcs leads to balance and closure for both heroes.Listen to our podcast episode on Captain America: Civil War: apple.co/3gCDj1hProduced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Edited by: Alex CallerosReferences:[1] vulture.com/2016/10/captain-marvel-movie-director-kevin-feige.html[2] youtu.be/YhN2U5oT1EkBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=he3x5flTFPg&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgBy Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80839949By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80839964By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80839977
Parasite vs. Sunset Boulevard — The Disillusionment Arc Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-04-30 | Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to http://skl.sh/lfts15Listen to our podcast episode on Sunset Boulevard: apple.co/2yhA5PzSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsCelebrating its 70th anniversary, the Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard tells a story that follows an uncommon trajectory. Instead of containing a "positive change arc" as so many films do, this is a story of disillusionment. And despite it being a story from long ago, this disillusionment story bears remarkable similarities to Parasite—a tense social satire about a poor family, the Kims, who con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. In this video we compare the character arcs from both films.Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Edited by: Alex CallerosBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video:Thanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Parasite — The Power of Symbols Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-03-26 | Get free access to my new streaming platform Nebula plus a 31 day trial of CuriosityStream! curiositystream.com/LFTS Listen to our podcast episode on Parasite: apple.co/2URSeedSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsParasite a tense social satire about a poor family, the Kims, who con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. In February 2020, it made history by becoming the first non-English language film to ever win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. In this video, we examine the way Parasite cleverly utilizes symbols and motifs to express its theme.Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Edited by: Alex CallerosReferences:"Parasite" Screenplay: pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/parasite-script.pdf"Patreon Q&A Episode | February 2020": patreon.com/posts/34432995[1] Symbol. (2019). In Lexico.com. Retrieved from lexico.com/en/definition/symbol[2] theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/10/bong-joon-ho-parasite-interview/600007[3] gq.com/story/parasite-director-bong-joon-ho-interview[4] “Writing 101: What Is a Motif?” MasterClass Articles, 25 Sep. 2019. (masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-a-motif#quiz-0)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=he3x5flTFPg&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Casino Royale — How Action Reveals Character Lessons from the Screenplay 2020-02-27 | The freerunning chase in Casino Royale serves as a great example of how an action sequence can reveal character, and how to introduce the world to a new James Bond.Listen to our podcast episode on Casino Royale: apple.co/2vYZfRNcuriositystream.com/LFTS Get FREE access to my new streaming platform NEBULA plus a 31 day trial of CuriosityStream!Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsProduced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by:- Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)- Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)- Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Edited by: Alex CallerosReferences:Casino Royale Blu-ray Audio CommentaryBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=_GdBnwXLJdIThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Last of Us (feat. Writer & Creative Director Neil Druckmann) | @StoryModeOn Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-12-04 | In this video we chat with writer and creative director Neil Druckmann to learn about some of the techniques game designers use to tell their stories.Check out our new channel about storytelling in video games, @StoryModeOn!Patreon: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsStart your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to http://skl.sh/lfts14Many people might not associate video games with "storytelling," but video games can tell deeply emotional stories with rich character arcs that you don’t simply watch unfold, you participate in. The 2013 game "The Last of Us" from developer Naughty Dog is one of the very best examples of how to tell a story through the medium of a video game.Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner) & Michael TuckerEdited by: Michael Tucker & Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=4FGlIGYcBos&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org#TheLastofUs
Aliens vs. Terminator 2 — How to Sequel like James Cameron Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-10-08 | Start your 2 month free trial of Skillshare by going to http://skl.sh/lfts13Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsListen to our podcast on Aliens: apple.co/2nWdN0wListen to our podcast on Terminator 2: apple.co/2nY2RzDAliens and Terminator 2: Judgment Day are generally regarded as two of the best sequels ever made. In this video we explore some reasons why.Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA) & Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)Edited by: Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)References:[1] sydfield.com/syd_resources/james-cameron-part-2[2] youtube.com/watch?v=BkumZbSLp7M[3] Terminator 2 Blu-ray Audio Commentary[4] http://collider.com/james-cameron-terminator-genesis-spider-man[5] lofficier.com/cameron.htmBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=4x9mplwN3LoThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Matrix — Exposition in Action Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-07-31 | Check out our "Matrix (Revisited)" podcast: youtu.be/mz8i-dHMb9IListen to our podcast episode on The Matrix feat. Patrick (H) Willems: apple.co/2YiHGJpGet your first 2 months of Skillshare for free by going to http://skl.sh/lfts12Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsIn this video we explore how The Matrix expertly conveys exposition by making the audience curious and embedding it in thrilling action.Subscribe to Patrick (H) Willem's channel: youtube.com/user/patrickhwillemsPatrick's video on The Matrix's opening scene: youtu.be/KyiqyVzD6ecProduced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Tricia Aurand & Brian BitnerTricia Aurand’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/TriciaJeanABrian Bitner’s Twitter: twitter.com/BrianBitnerEdited by: Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=NdSGZ-RNdTwThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Hidden Structure of Before Sunset Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-07-19 | Listen to our podcast episode on Before Sunset: apple.co/2YX6EukThe “Before Trilogy" is, in my opinion, one of the greatest gifts of modern cinema. Three films, each separated by nine years, that together tell a beautiful and brutal story of what love means as we progress through life. All three films have an unusual form—comprised almost exclusively of lengthy conversations between the two central characters, Jesse and Celine. So in this video we break Before Sunset into five acts and dissect each one to uncover the invisible structure that keeps eighty pages of conversation engaging, we look at how the script constructs and then destroys each character’s facade, and we examine how each moment is tied to the central dramatic question.PATREON: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS MERCH: standard.tv/collections/lftsFACEBOOK: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayTWITTER: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaStart a 30-day trial with Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/LFTS or texting "LFTS" to 500 500!Written & Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Edited by: Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=9f0_Liz5_XM&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org00:00 Intro01:16 Act 104:46 Act 206:15 Act 309:40 Act 412:23 Act 5
Minority Report — When the Story World Becomes The Villain Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-05-31 | Listen to our podcast episode in which we dive deeper into Minority Report http://bit.ly/2WPtJSM:Patreon: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsGet your first 31 days of CuriosityStream for free by going to curiositystream.com/LFTSPhillip K. Dick is well known for inspiring some of the greatest story worlds ever put on screen, and Minority Report is no exception. But the design of the technology isn’t the most important part of the story world. The concept of Precrime—arresting people before they’ve actually committed a murder—is the important part of Minority Report’s story world; the futuristic cars, jetpacks, and illogically transparent screens are just cool. In this video we compare three versions of this story—Philip K. Dick’s original short story from 1956, Jon Cohen’s 1997 script, and Scott Frank’s final script—to explore how each tries to establish the philosophy of the story world. We look at how they attempt to persuade the audience to believe in the system of Precrime, and examine how the story world itself becomes the antagonist of the story. Let’s take a look at Minority Report.## Sources:youtube.com/watch?v=4JgxdY1zV2s&ab_channel=BAFTAGurucinephiliabeyond.org/minority-report-steven-spielbergs-proof-dont-need-sacrifice-substance-produce-spectacleyoutube.com/watch?v=A5RsWBFd-U8&ab_channel=Cinemusic7888scriptmag.com/features/interview-screenwriters-minority-report-jon-cohen-scott-frank## Credits:Produced by: Michael Tucker (twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)Edited by: Alex Calleros (twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=QbMPjas_rRUThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
One Marvelous Scene — Spider-Man: Homecoming Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-04-22 | Get 2 months of Skillshare for free by going to: https://skl.sh/lfts11#OneMarvelousScene Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd7v7nQLQGwKQxfPtUPz6i1h3-JVxBx0DLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaOne of my favorite scenes in the MCU is the car ride to homecoming in Spider-Man: Homecoming. At first glance, this scene could be straight out of any high school comedy, especially since the film was intentionally modeled after the John Hughes high school comedies of the 80’s. But being in a superhero film, and following a huge revelation in the story, it is also a scene of real tension—three characters trapped in car, trying to hide some really big secrets. So in this video we explore why the twist that sets the stage for the scene is so effective. We examine how the characters’ secrets are teased out in a way that keeps the scene dynamic. And we look at the importance of crafting clever obstacles to put in the way of your characters.Produced & Written by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=yXSW9JcQnikThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Adaptation. Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-04-01 | Our 1 Million Subscriber video!Start a 30-day trial with Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/LFTS or texting “LFTS” to 500 500!Listen to our podcast episode where we discuss the process of making this video: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-8-adaptation/id1451724425?i=1000434785366Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsFollow Michael on Twitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayAdaptation does a fantastic job of portraying the insanity of the writing process. It is a movie about the screenwriter writing the movie the audience is watching, and it cleverly examines the struggle of trying to create something original while also making it accessible to an audience.Directed by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Written & Produced by: Michael Tucker“Zach” played by Zach Brown (zachbart.com)The LFTS Team:Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)Vince Major (twitter.com/VinceMajor)CHANNELS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEOJust Write: youtube.com/user/mythicalsageNando v Movies: youtube.com/channel/UCf29Sq6-XxLQG_XuJwMHaFgNow You See It: youtube.com/channel/UCWTFGPpNQ0Ms6afXhaWDiRwLindsay Ellis: youtube.com/user/chezapoctubeBecome a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=bsEkGGc5_OU&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org“Electric Mantis - Daybreak | Majestic Color”youtube.com/watch?v=Lz68DccWZ4U
The Silence of the Lambs — Dissecting a Scene Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-02-28 | Start a 30-day trial with Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/lfts or texting "lfts" to 500 500!Listen to our podcast episode in which we dive deeper into The Silence of the Lambs: http://bit.ly/2tW4rBpSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaThe Silence of the Lambs is filled with compelling, tense scenes between Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling. In this video, we look at the anatomy of a scene. How each follows a three act structure, and plays a larger role in the narrative.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (http://twitter.com/BrianBitner) & Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=9MktQ2eCR-4&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Searching — Reformatting a Thriller Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-02-08 | Listen to our new podcast “Beyond the Screenplay” wherever you get podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-screenplay/id1451724425Listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplaySupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaFrom the first frame of Searching to the last, everything the audience sees happens on a computer or phone screen. While the plot of Searching is fairly conventional, this storytelling approach is used to enhance the mystery and elevates the film to a nail-biting thriller. This video dissects how the screenwriters made the film emotionally compelling by ensuring the designing principle, theme, and story were perfectly in sync. It investigates how they adjusted traditional screenplay format to convey a plot that takes place entirely on screens. And explores how they took something as simple as typing a text message and used it to reveal character.Written and Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=bVFHAvnfW1A&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Groundhog Day — An Inescapable Premise Lessons from the Screenplay 2019-02-02 | The first 500 people to use this link will get 2 months of Skillshare for free: https://skl.sh/lfts10Listen to our podcast episode where we dive deeper into Groundhog Day: http://bit.ly/2N6KqkeSupport this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaThe premise of Groundhog Day is expertly constructed to drive natural, organic character change. In this video, we examine how Phil is designed to be a character that seems like he could never change, dissect how the premise of the story traps him in a world that will constantly attack his character flaw, and explore how the relentless nature of the premise ensures that the protagonist will have no choice but to transform.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=zSQZvAKfwvAThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Annihilation — The Art of Self-Destruction Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-12-30 | Start a 30-day trial with Audible and get your first audiobook for free by going to http://audible.com/lfts or texting "lfts" to 500 500!Support this channel at: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsLike LFTS on Facebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayFollow me at: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaEvery genre brings with it a set of expectations that shapes the kinds of stories it can tell and the themes it can explore, and science fiction is perhaps the best genre to openly explore fundamental ideas of existence. So in this video, we investigate how Annihilation takes biological, existential concepts and translates them into narrative elements. We explore how these are expressed in every element of the story, from the characters, to the environment, to the monsters that inhabit it. And we examine how subverting one of the fundamental elements of character creates an experience that is truly alien.Written and Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinAlex Garland Interview w/CNET: youtube.com/watch?v=nYhT5Ey42ggCheck out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=LMmA2pu2gdYThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Good Will Hunting — The Psychology of Character Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-11-30 | Get 2 months of Skillshare for free by going to: https://skl.sh/lfts9Listen to our podcast episode where we dive deeper into Good Will Hunting: http://bit.ly/2NE80p0Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayGood Will Hunting is a film that puts the psychological aspects of story structure right on the surface. This video examines how characters use defense mechanisms to protect themselves, how the supporting characters in a story can be designed to weaken these defenses, and how these elements work together to create a powerful catharsis for both the characters and the audience.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (twitter.com/BrianBitner)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=bgLSgFDMF1kThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Devil Wears Prada — The First 10 Pages Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-11-24 | Listen to our podcast episode on The Devil Wears Prada: http://bit.ly/2E0aafbGet 3 months of Audible for $6.95 by going to http://audible.com/lfts or texting "lfts" to 500 500!Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayThe Devil Wears Prada does a great job of setting up its story in a very fun and efficient way. This video goes on a tour of the first ten pages of the screenplay to see how it concisely sets the stage for the entire film.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Tricia Aurand (twitter.com/TriciaJeanA)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Read the screenplay: twitter.com/alinebmckenna/status/907776046535081987Become a channel member here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/joinCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=-WgzNFEu61oThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Shaun of the Dead — Why Comedy Needs Character Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-10-31 | Listen to our podcast episode on Shaun of the Dead: http://bit.ly/2E1DeTCGet your first two months of Skillshare for free: http://skl.sh/lfts8Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayEdgar Wright films are always full of flashy, fun style, but what makes them so memorable is their equal focus on substance. This video looks at how everything in Shaun of the Dead—from supporting characters to the rise of zombies—is designed to enhance character.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (http://twitter.com/BrianBitner)Edited by: Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Edgar Wright Interview: tribute.ca/interviews/edgar-wright-shaun-of-the-dead/director/9316Check out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=mzqDiSr4jY4&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
A Quiet Place — How to Write Sound into a Screenplay Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-08-31 | Listen to our podcast episode on A Quiet Place: apple.co/2JygZH0Sound always plays a particularly important role in the horror genre, but A Quiet Place takes this a step further, making sound itself a key element of the story. So in this video I talk to the sound designers of the film, Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn, to learn more about the ways sound can be used in storytelling.Get a free audiobook and start your 30-day trial today at http://audible.com/lfts, or by texting “lfts” to 500500!Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayProduced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (http://twitter.com/BrianBitner)Edited by: Michael Tucker & Alex Calleros (http://twitter.com/alex_calleros)Check out SoundWorks Collection: http://soundworkscollection.comJohn Krasinksi Interview: youtu.be/Es8xbN3X3X4IndieWire Article by Beck & Woods: indiewire.com/2018/04/a-quiet-place-screenwriters-emily-blunt-john-krasinski-bryan-woods-scott-beck-1201948205Scott Beck & Bryan Woods Interview: scriptmag.com/features/interviews-features/interview-scott-beck-bryan-woods-screenwriters-quiet-placeCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-books00:00 Intro01:20 Chapter 1LFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=T-s81-Wl2v0Thanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
No Country for Old Men — Dont Underestimate the Audience Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-08-24 | 🎧 Listen to our podcast episode in which we do a deeper dive into No Country for Old Men: bit.ly/3AoG6nDGet your first two months of Skillshare for free: http://skl.sh/lfts6Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayNo Country For Old Men is a film that challenges the audience in the best possible way. It never condescends and refuses to spell things out—instead compelling us to connect the dots and participate in the storytelling. This video examines some of the ways it achieves this.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Brian Bitner (http://twitter.com/BrianBitner)Andrew Stanton TED Talk: youtu.be/KxDwieKpawgCoen Brothers Interview: http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/09/interview-joel-and-ethan-coenCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=KADoPXknQCI&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video. Check out more of his work:🎵 soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar🎵 diegorojas.bandcamp.com/releasesTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Mission: Impossible — Executing the Perfect Heist Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-07-31 | Try Dashlane here: dashlane.com/lfts(Plus, here’s a promo code! lfts)Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayThe Mission Impossible franchise is full of great examples of how to construct a compelling heist sequence. This video examines the heists from the original film and Mission Impossible — Rogue Nation to reveal the anatomy of a heist.Produced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Tricia Aurand (http://www.triciaaurand.com) & Michael TuckerEdited by: Alex Calleros (twitter.com/Alex_Calleros) & Michael TuckerCheck out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=3jzw7AOi_sMThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Black Panther — Creating an Empathetic Villain Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-07-24 | Listen to our podcast episode on Black Panther: apple.co/3jwSGZCKillmonger is a great example of how an antagonist can challenge the hero not just through confrontation and violence, but by representing something that affects the hero emotionally.Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayGet your first two months of Skillshare for free by going to https://skl.sh/lfts5.Produced, Written, and Edited by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Check out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=rML_5rkQ2bMThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Jurassic Park — Using Theme to Craft Character Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-06-29 | Listen to our podcast episode on Jurassic Park: apple.co/2xmncDfSupport LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayStart your free 30-day free trial today at http://audible.com/lfts, or by texting “lfts” to 500500!Jurassic Park is a great example of how theme can be used to design a cohesive and powerful story. Author Michael Crichton and screenwriter David Koepp use the theme as the DNA of the story, creating interesting characters with opposing viewpoints that explore the question at the heart of the film: Is everything we call “progress” actually progress?Michael Crichton Interview: http://jurassicpark.wikia.com/wiki/Beyond_Jurassic_Park_interviewProduced by: Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)Written by: Tricia Aurand (http://www.triciaaurand.com)Edited by: Alex Calleros (twitter.com/Alex\_Calleros)Check out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=VWz1E3oHd8wThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Last Jedi — Forcing Change Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-05-31 | Listen to our podcast episode on the modern Star Wars films: http://bit.ly/2EuE0rVThe first 500 people to use this link will get their first 2 months of Skillshare for free: http://skl.sh/lfts4Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayStar Wars: The Last Jedi is a strange movie. The things it does well, it does very well, and the things it drops the ball on, it really drops the ball on. In this video I look at the character arcs of Finn and Kylo Ren, comparing what works and what doesn’t. And finally, I collect my thoughts on the idea of letting the past die.Written by:Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)SXSW Q&A With Rian Johnson and Mark Hamill: youtu.be/ceEWa1DRuI0Check out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=GYN2Lp9oHMkThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTwinSmart's Marxist Arrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgWith the company Twin musicom licensed under the Creative Commons license Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Collateral — The Midpoint Collision Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-04-27 | Start your free trial today, at http://www.squarespace.com/lfts to get 10% off your first purchase.Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayMichael Mann’s 2004 thriller Collateral is a great example of how a protagonist’s facade is slowly stripped away as their inner self is forced to rise, and what happens when these two sides of the character collide at the midpoint of the story.Written by:Brian Bitner (http://twitter.com/BrianBitner)Michael Tucker (http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerla)UCTV Interview with Stuart Beattie: youtu.be/ceEWa1DRuI0Check out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=S0QMxzEVuDIThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Black Mirror — Now Entering the Twilight Zone Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-03-28 | Get your first two months of Skillshare for 99 cents at http://skl.sh/lfts3.Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayThe USS Callister episode of Black Mirror is a bit of an anomaly amongst the nineteen episodes of the series. It cleverly introduces the antagonist in an unconventional way, brings the premise of an old Twilight Zone episode into the near future, and manages to constantly be doing multiple things at once.British GQ interview with Charlie Brooker: youtu.be/ceEWa1DRuI0Check out my kit, from screenwriting books to gear: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listHave questions about YouTube Sponsorships?Learn more here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6304294?hl=enTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=42jHc-_XsDo&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Get Out — A New Perspective in Horror Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-02-27 | Start your free 30-day free trial today at http://audible.com/lfts, or by texting “lfts” to 500-500!Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayGet Out takes a situation that is universally relatable and adds a specific and unfamiliar protagonist. In doing so, the film unlocks new ways of creating tension and establishing trust. This video examines the new storytelling techniques Jordan Peele applied to 2017’s Get Out.Check out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksThe Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith: http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2017/02/jordan-peele-get-out-q.htmlBackstory: backstory.netRead the Get Out screenplay: http://www.universalpicturesawards.com/site-content/uploads/2017/09/GET-OUT.pdfBOOKS IN THIS VIDEOListen to “Story” by Robert McKee on Audible: http://audible.com/lftsLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listHave questions about YouTube Sponsorships?Learn more here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6304294?hl=enWatch the new Patreon video: youtu.be/O6P0zYl50LkTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=AJLHsXw-LFI&ref=shareThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — Breaking Convention Lessons from the Screenplay 2018-01-30 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is an exciting thriller about an unlikely pair of misfits trying to solve a forty-year-old crime, but it’s also interesting from a structural perspective. It uses a non-conventional, five-act structure. This video breaks down the anatomy of an act, to examine how the film breaks the rules while following them at the same time.Get your first three months of Skillshare for $0.99 at http://skl.sh/lfts99Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comWatch the previous video on The Avengers and traditional act structure: youtu.be/j56WPBaiPYQDavid Fincher quote: youtube.com/watch?v=Ilcw8Dp1Bh8Check out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksHave questions about YouTube Sponsorships?Learn more here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6304294?hl=enLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=yYMhaILOs-IThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Hidden Figures — The Power of Subplots Lessons from the Screenplay 2017-11-21 | Listen to our podcast episode on Hidden Figures: http://bit.ly/3tFXIt4The first 500 people to use this link will get a 2 month free trial of Skillshare: http://skl.sh/lfts2Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comHidden Figures is about three women, but it focuses mainly on Katherine Johnson’s story, so the other two women are given their own subplots. This video looks at the elements of subplot and how to design a subplot that supports the main plot.Not seeing the YouTube Sponsor button?- Make sure you’re using YouTube on Desktop or Android- Make sure you’re using the new YouTube User InterfaceHave more questions about YouTube Sponsorships?Learn more here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6304294?hl=enBOOKS IN THIS VIDEO(Amazon Affiliate Links)“Story” by Robert McKee: http://amzn.to/2hPvVWY“The Anatomy of Story” by John Truby: http://amzn.to/2iAM7byLFTS Recommended Reading List: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/reading-listHidden Figures Blu-Ray: http://amzn.to/2ja2xasWomen and Hollywood Podcast:soundcloud.com/womenandhollywood/035-allison-schroederTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=DLXwzj59mnMThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Logan vs. Children of Men — The End is in the Beginning Lessons from the Screenplay 2017-10-12 | Listen to our podcast episode in which we do a deeper dive into Children of Men: apple.co/3ayEITAExamining how Logan and Children of Men begin their stories and send the heroes down the path of redemption.Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.com7 Day Free Trial of Videoblocks by Storyblocks: http://videoblocks.com/LessonsFromTheScreenplay_1017Translate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=HUgYoT_xEFYCheck out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Blade Runner — Constructing a Future Noir Lessons from the Screenplay 2017-09-26 | Listen to our podcast episode where we do a deeper dive into Blade Runner: apple.co/2XGFhEUListen to our podcast episode on Blade Runner 2049: bit.ly/3i5QdrfSupport LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comThe first 500 people to use this link will get a 2 month free trial of Skillshare: http://skl.sh/lftsBlade Runner was the first film to take the thematic elements of classic film noir and bring them into a sci-fi, dystopian future. This video analyzes those elements and examines why the private detective of classic film noir is the perfect fit for the world of Blade Runner.My neo-noir short film from many years ago: http://bit.ly/imperfectnoirTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=_tbvMzqk3F4&ref=shareCheck out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksBOOKS IN THIS VIDEO“A Panorama of American Film Noir (1941-1953)” by Raymond Borde and Etienne Chaumeton: http://amzn.to/2pKIO49Special Features were used from the Blade Runner Blu-ray: amzn.to/2CgoSNVThanks to Sophie Lea for helping with my pronunciation of French names! (I know I still have work to do…): youtube.com/channel/UCu8HT0fp9xM9IH\_l0S3LWrgThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Memento — Telling a Story In Reverse Lessons from the Screenplay 2017-08-22 | Check out Wisecrack! http://bit.ly/WisCrckWatch "The Philosophy of Christopher Nolan (Part 1): http://bit.ly/2ilIAjFSupport LFTS on Patreon: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplaySupport LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comAnalyzing Christopher Nolan's film Memento, and how he manages to tell a compelling story when most of it happens in reverse chronological order.Check out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=6pFrZ-91lFg&ref=shareSpecial Features were used from the Memento Blu-ray: http://amzn.to/2vTBWpTThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Game of Thrones — How to Evoke Emotion Lessons from the Screenplay 2017-07-14 | This video looks at how Game of Thrones—and the Battle of the Bastards episode in particular—evokes such strong emotions in its audience by making sure every scene has a compelling value transition.Listen to our podcast discussion of Game of Thrones with YouTube creators Alt Shift X and Sage from Just Write: apple.co/2LHzXOwSupport LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comStart your free trial today, at http://www.squarespace.com/LFTS to get 10% off your first order.Check out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksWinter Is Coming.Net: winteriscoming.netInteractive Map: quartermaester.infoGoT Recipes: http://www.innatthecrossroads.comSpecial Features were used from:Game of Thrones Season 6 Blu-Ray: http://amzn.to/2upOzsXTranslate this video:http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=jgZXDeGjf84Thanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitar
Telling a Story from the Inside Out Lessons from the Screenplay 2017-06-29 | Listen to our podcast episode on Inside Out: apple.co/2QBcpdDCreating a story is often as much of a journey for the writer as it is for the characters. In this video I look at the writing process for Inside Out to examine how the powerful emotions in the film were inspired by the real-life experiences of the writers.Start your free trial today, at http://www.squarespace.com/LFTS to get 10% off your first purchase.Support LFTS: http://patreon.com/LFTScreenplayLFTS Merch: standard.tv/collections/lftsTwitter: http://twitter.com/michaeltuckerlaInstagram: instagram.com/michaeltuckerlaFacebook: facebook.com/lessonsfromthescreenplayWebsite: lessonsfromthescreenplay.comThe Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Interview with Inside Out screenwriter Meg LeFauve:itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-q-a-with-jeff-goldsmith/id426840843Check out all the screenwriting books we use as resources: kit.co/LFTS/screenwriting-booksSpecial Features were used from (Amazon Affiliate link):Inside Out Blu-Ray: http://amzn.to/2un6ehaThanks to Diego Rojas for composing original music for this video and this channel! Check out more of his work: soundcloud.com/diegorojasguitarTranslate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=ulm7bcB2xvY&ref=shareMarxist Arrow by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
