“Script Bits” is a show for writers, film buffs and anyone else who's curious about what makes stories tick. In each episode, host Brough Hansen takes a close look at one bit (or beat) from a great script and delves into what it can teach us about storytelling, the craft of screenwriting and how to interpret the written word. He provides a brief overview of the film and reads the chosen beat out loud. After that, he lets it rip: he analyzes, plays, tinkers and ponders, showing you how to use all of your critical, creative and emotional faculties to reveal the hidden insights embedded in these masterful scripts.
In this episode, we ride along a famous car chase from Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This fun Script Bit is chock-full of good writing fundamentals: strong verbs, figurative language and technical details. Come and discover the many lessons hidden in one of the greatest action screenplays of all time.
In this episode, we take on a climactic Script Bit from The White Tiger. Join us for a deep cut comparison between this expertly crafted screenplay and the sinister teachings of the infamous Italian philosopher, Niccoló Machiavelli.
In this episode, we'll discuss a Script Bit from the beautiful and poetic screenplay, Moonlight. We'll talk about physicality, soul contracts and narrative scale. Join us as we explore this true American masterpiece.
In this episode, we crack open a Script Bit from the Oscar-winning screenplay Jojo Rabbit. Join us as we talk proxy battles, theatricality, and the art of persuasion.
In this episode, we take a look at a surreal scene from the Oscar-nominated screenplay Hell or High Water. We'll talk breath, dream logic, time, dying worlds and more.
In this episode of Script Bits, we take a closer look at an iconic scene from the haunting screenplay for Alien and discuss what it can teach us about underworlds, moral universes, understatement and atmosphere.
“Script Bits” is a show for writers, film buffs and anyone else who’s curious about what makes stories tick. In each episode, we’ll take a close look at one bit—or beat—of a great script and delve into what it can teach us about storytelling. For updates, please follow us on twitter @scriptbitsshow or check out our website: ScriptBitsPodcast.com.
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