“A plague is like a lobotomy. It cuts away the higher realms, the loftiest capacities of humanity, and leaves only the animal.” The Script Podcast Live, pandemic edition 😷, with Alka Khushalani & Kristina Leath-Malin and David Negrin. A script analysis of TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016) Directed by Sang-ho Yeon, Screenplay by Joo-Suk Park & Sang-ho Yeon (Recorded May 3rd, 2020) The Script is the podcast for screenwriters by screenwriters. The deepest story analysis anywhere on the internet. Story...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 92
“What keeps you going? You know what it is, Theo? I just don't think about it.” The Script Podcast Live, pandemic edition 😷, with Alka Khushalani & Kristina Leath-Malin and David Negrin. A script analysis and cultural exhale for CHILDREN OF MEN (2006) Dir. Alfonso Cuaron, screenplay by Timothy Sexton, based on the novel by P.D. James. * NYC 7pm Cheers for the Frontline Workers The Script is the podcast for screenwriters by screenwriters. The deepest story analysis anywhere on the internet. ...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 91
“Our best defense is social distancing. No hand-shaking, staying home when you're sick washing your hands frequently.” The Script Podcast Live, pandemic edition 😷, with Alka Khushalani & Kristina Leath-Malin and David Negrin. A script analysis and deep cultural exhale of CONTAGION (2011) Dir. Steven Soderbergh, screenplay by Scott Z. Burns. * NYC 7pm Cheers for the Frontline Workers * Contagion Film Score Playlist The Script is the podcast for screenwriters by screenwriters. The deepest sto...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 90
“Isn't it wrong to lie? It's a good lie. What if she wants to say goodbye?” The Script - Mini Edition, expert script analysis in less than ten minutes. Today The Farewell , written and directed by Lulu Wang ( Twitter / Web ). The Script is the podcast for screenwriters by screenwriters. The deepest story analysis anywhere on the internet. Story moves pages, story moves product, and story moves people. ** Listen to the original This American Life story: "What You Don't Know" ** Read the NY Times ...
Aug 08, 2019•12 min•Ep. 89
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Jun 06, 2018•4 min•Ep. 50
“Young Skywalker. Missed you, I have…” The Script Live story analysis event of Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi , combines the fight of the Resistance vs. The First Order with the story of Rey (Daisy Ridley) seeking out Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), at Leia’s request. Written and Directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper). On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwr...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 45
"This is my favorite tree because even if it has tilted on its side, it keeps growing." The Script Live story analysis event of The Florida Project , Sean Baker’s follow-up to Tangerine includes career-best work from Willem Dafoe and a breakout performance by 7-year-old Brooklynn Prince. Directed by Sean Baker, Screenplay by Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch. Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds wit...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 44
"What are you, Thor, god of hammers?" The Script Live story analysis event of THOR: RAGNAROK , the third THOR solo movie, and the 17th Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Directed by Taika Waititi, Screenplay by Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost, based on the comics by Stan Lee & Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby. Is this really the funniest superhero movie of all time? Does this herald the triumphant return of the action comedy? Does it take a magic hammer to strike the right balance be...
Nov 11, 2017•46 min•Ep. 43
SPECIAL FEATURE: A special tribute to Mike’s grandfather and their shared love for Blade Runner.
Nov 11, 2017•7 min•Ep. 42
"It's very clever to keep yourself empty of information, and all it cost to you was everything." Tonight on The Script, a story analysis of BLADE RUNNER 2049 , the sequel to the seminal work of sci-fi, BLADE RUNNER . Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Screenplay Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, story by Hampton Fancher and based on characters from the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. Will we finally learn if Deckard is a replicant? Did Rachel live? Will there be more ...
Nov 11, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 38
"What a nice boat. Do you want it back?" Tonight on The Script, a story analysis of IT. The remake of the classic horror film. Directed by Andy Muschietti, Screenplay by Chase Palmer & Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman. A group of bullied kids band together when a shapeshifting demon, taking the appearance of clown, begins hunting children. Based on the Novel by Stephen King On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a scr...
Nov 11, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 37
MY CINEMA LIFE is a new short documentary series from the creators of The Script Podcast produced by David Negrin & Zoe Alexander, Written & Hosted by Michael De Luca. (1943 – 2017) SAM SHEPARD NYT Obituary - Sam Shepard, Actor and Pulitzer-Winning Playwright, Is Dead at 73 Sam Shepard in PICTURES...
Aug 09, 2017•3 min•Ep. 36
"I'd rather fight waves than dive-bombers." I'm your host David Negrin , joining me is Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson and Tonight… a story analysis of Dunkirk. Written and Directed by Christopher Nolan. Nolan's Oeuvre YEAR / BUDGET / U.S. GROSS Dunkirk 2017 $100MM $50MM Interstellar 2014 $165MM $188MM The Dark Knight Rises 2012 $250MM $448MM Inception 2010 $160MM $293MM The Dark Knight 2008 $185MM $533MM The Prestige 2006 $40MM $53MM Batman Begins 2005 $150MM $205MM Insomnia 2002 $46MM $67MM Memento 200...
Aug 02, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 34
“Just a typical Homecoming on the outside of an invisible jet, fighting my girlfriend’s dad.” I'm your host David Negrin , and tonight joining me is Alec Pollak for a story analysis and comic book history of Spider Man: Homecoming directed by Jon Watts (Clown, Cop Car, and the Onion News Network). On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story...
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
"It seems the enemy... it's not what we believed." Tonight joining David Negrin are Alka Khushalani and Kristina-Leath Malin for a story analysis of THE BEGUILED . Directed and Written for the Screen by Sofia Coppola, based on the 1971 screenplay by Albert Maltz & Irene Kamp (as Grimes Grice) and based on the novel by Thomas Cullinan. Winner of Best Director, 2017 Cannes Film Festival. to beguile - to charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way. SHOW NOTES Check out Kristina-Leath...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 32
"The door was already open when you got there?" This week on The Script Podcast we analyze "It Comes At Night" written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet. If you enjoy The Script Podcast please Post A 5 Star Rating on iTunes. Support The Script by cro...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1
“We don't leave Earth to be safe.” Join us to talk Androids, Xenomorphs, and Engineers on our live story analysis panel for ALIEN: COVENANT . Be a part of our interactive studio audience in NYC while our script doctors David Negrin , Alec Pollak , Kristina Leath-Malin , Jeremy Engdhal-Johnson , and Alka Khushalani analyze the newest chapter in the ALIEN saga. Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Katherine Waterston, Michael Fassbender, Billy Crudup, and Danny McBride. What happened after Prometheu...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1
"Nature made me a freak. Man made me a weapon. And God made it last too long." This week on The Script we review LOGAN -- Directed by James Mangold , Screenplay by Scott Frank and Michael Green with Story by James Mangold On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet. If you enjoy The Script Podca...
Jun 12, 2017•51 min•Ep. 1
"I'm one with the Force. The Force is with me." This is The Script! The podcast for screenwriters by screenwriters, the deepest story analysis anywhere on the internet, at the Script we believe STORY MOVES PAGES, STORY MOVES PRODUCT, and STORY MOVES PEOPLE. I'm your host David Negrin, joining me is Alec Pollak this AFTERNOON for story analysis of Star Wars - Rogue One. The Artists DIRECTOR: Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla) WRITERS: Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass), Tony Gilroy (Bourne films, ...
Dec 25, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1
" You should really read the warnings first, the warnings come after the spells. " This is The Script! The podcast for screenwriters by screenwriters, the deepest story analysis anywhere on the internet, at the Script we believe STORY MOVES PAGES, STORY MOVES PRODUCT, and STORY MOVES PEOPLE. I'm your host David Negrin, joining me is Alka Khushalani and Alec Pollak and Tonight… we analyze the latest character introduction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: DR. STRANGE Starring… Blueberry Cumberbun...
Dec 20, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1
“You know what they say about the crazy ones...” Our LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL of Suicide Squad. Our interactive studio audience in NYC and script doctors David Negrin and Alec Pollak analyze the newest dysfunctional superhero family brought to the screen starring Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith, Joel Kinnaman, and Viola Davis. Will the squad be well differentiated in the narrative or will it be Harley Quinn and the Seven Dwarves? Will Jared Leto's Joker become as classic as Ceasar, Jack, ...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 14 min
“Get out of my friend ghost!” Don’t miss our LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL of Ghostbusters (2016). Be a part of our interactive studio audience while our script doctors David Negrin, Kristina Leath-Malin, and Alka Khushalani analyze the reboot of the comedy classic starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. Are we picking up where we left off in Ghostbusters 2 (1989), Ghostbusters 1 (1984) or some time new? Will these four Queens of Comedy re-invent the roles of Venkma...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 5 min
“P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney!” Don’t miss our LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL of Finding Dory. Be a part of our interactive studio audience while our script doctors analyze the sequel to the beloved, Pixar classic Finding Nemo. What are the famous Pixar “22 Rules of Storytelling”? And how well does Finding Dory follow them? Is there a relationship to the Pixar script development process and the TV Showrunner script development process? What exactly is the nature of the relationship between Marl...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 21 min
“You can fire your arrows from the Tower of Babel !” Our LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL of X-Men Apocalypse. Our interactive studio audience and script doctors analyze the newest sequel in the “rewind” of the X-Men films. How will Apocalypse measure up to Civil War and Batman v. Superman? What’s on our Superhero Tentpole Story Checklist? This is Bryan Singer’s 4th X-Men film, is he shepherding the franchise well? Will he do another X-Men? And what do we think of James McAvoy baldy? [SPOILER WARNING] ...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 4 min
" It's okay, I'm a friend of your son's. -- I figured. The cape." --Batman & Martha Kent This week on THE SCRIPT David Negrin and Alec Pollak analyze the sequel to Man of Steel, the prequel to Justice League: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. How is the "Two Marthas" backstory written as ingenious character development? Is there an inherent plot weakness in the beef between Batman and Superman? While Wonder Woman's 7 minutes on screen is pretty kick-ass, does it pass the Bechdel Test? And...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 5 min
"One chance to answer with some dignity. Or I swear you're going into this barrel while you're still alive to feel the pain." Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet. If you like The Script please POST A REVIEW or a STAR RATING on iTunes. Support The Script by crowdfunding us on Pa...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 24 min
"Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?" Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet. If you like The Script please POST A REVIEW or a STAR RATING on iTunes. Support The Script by crowdfunding us on Patreon.com/TheScript Follow us on Twitter here https://twitter.com/scriptfeed Like us ...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 43 min
" Say adios to your huevos! " Happy 2016! This week on THE SCRIPT on our LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL we analyze the 8th film from Quentin Tarantino: The Hateful Eight . Live from Adorama in New York City. Is it a Western, is it a Mystery, is it a Horror? Does it deliver what Tarantino scripts are known for: dialogue, tension, non-linear storytelling? Will Tarantino retire after his 10th film as he claims? What's the story behind Tarantino's writing process for Hateful 8 and it's link to Jango Unch...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 18 min
THE SCRIPT Podcast LIVE EVENT: “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” Happy New Year... we had a great LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL opening weekend! We analyzed the long awaited, next chapter of the Star Wars saga... Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Live from Adorama in New York City. Who are Rey's parents? Is the Empire gone? Where’s Luke Skywalker? What’s the controversy between the Michael Arndt draft of the new trilogy and the Lawrence Kasdan draft? How do you approach writing ...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 53 min
"I've heard of spirit photography before; I've just never seen it in person." David Negrin, Kristina Leath-Malin, Jon Crefeld analyze Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and review the Paranormal FRANCHISE. Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet. If you like The Script please...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 33 min
