The final edit of a movie is treated like the script and broken down for tips and tricks! Featuring Jamie Nash, author of Save The Cat Writes For TV, Jimmy George, Producer/Co-Writer of WNUF Halloween Special, and another guy!
The Writers/Blockbusters Screenwriting Podcast is a must-listen for any aspiring screenwriter or film enthusiast. With over 100 episodes, this podcast offers detailed script deconstructions that provide valuable insights into the craft of writing and storytelling. The hosts, Bob, Jamie, and Jimmy, have great chemistry and play off each other well, making the listener feel like they're part of the conversation. Unlike other Hollywood-centric podcasts, these hosts are authentic and genuine in their discussions, offering valuable advice without any agenda to sell a false image. The podcast is ad-free, with only brief plugs for their own businesses or classes at the beginning or end.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of analysis and expertise offered by the hosts. They provide tips on what to avoid in your own script and discuss elements that make scripts great. They also offer insights into how readers will interpret your story. As seasoned writers themselves, they bring a wealth of knowledge to each episode. Additionally, the camaraderie between the hosts is evident and makes for an enjoyable listening experience.
While there aren't many downsides to this podcast, some listeners may find that one host occasionally dominates the conversation or cuts off others. However, despite this minor flaw, the show still delivers amazing craft-centered lessons that are informative and engaging.
In conclusion, The Writers/Blockbusters Screenwriting Podcast is an invaluable resource for both professional writers and aspiring screenwriters alike. With expert advice, industry insights, and entertaining discussions on script deconstructions, every episode feels like a mini masterclass in screenwriting. Whether you're looking for tips to improve your own script or simply want to dive deep into the world of storytelling in movies, this podcast is highly recommended.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob keep dancing with the devil until he follows them home while they discuss Ryan's Coogler's script to his original, hit blockbuster Sinners.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob breakdown the writing in the Theatrical Cut of David Fincher's first, troubled feature film...Alien³.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob talk FOREVER about the script to the beloved baseball film The Sandlot.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob travel to the extremely safe Exclusion Zone and thanks to the lack of any real danger they are able to calmly discuss the script to the new Netflix mega-budget blockbuster The Electric State.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob suffer no pain while discussing Jesse Eisenberg's Oscar nominated script for A Real Pain.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob share four fried chickens and coke while they discuss the script to the first, and most beloved, Saturday Night Live film, The Blues Brothers.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob all sign their contracts in a timely manner in order to discuss the script to Jason Reitman's Saturday Night.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob have sit down at Winkies Diner and discuss the script to David Lynch's masterpiece Mulholland Drive. RIP David Lynch.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob ARE ONE as they discuss the script to Coralie Fargeat's THE SUBSTANCE.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob play a few reindeer games while they discuss the script to the 1964 Rankin/Bass stop-motion Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob go cuckoo while discussing the Osgood Perkins script to Longlegs.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob swallow each other's souls while discussing the script to Sam Raimi's groundbreaking classic Evil Dead II.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob sadly have not seen The Exorcist 167 times, but they have seen Tim Burton's 1988 classic Beetlejuice a few times and decided to breakdown the script.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob all agree that this is what it feels like...to breakdown the script to James Mangold's Logan.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob discuss the script to Deadpool but more importantly want you to know that on the Zoom call recording for this episode Jimmy's name was "Crisp High Fiver" and Jamie's name was "Negasonic Gen-X Warhead." Bob was, disappointingly, just "Bob."
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob take a brake from watching a movie this week and devote an entire episode to answering questions asked by YOU!
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob get radioactive when praising the script to Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob really, really love sand and to prove it they breakdown the script to Denis Villeneuve's DUNE: PART TWO.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob witness each other breaking down to the script to George Miller's 2015 masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob willingly choose to relive the joy and heartbreak they experienced 25 years ago by dissecting the George Lucas script to Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob crack open some non-alcoholic beverages and discuss the script to Michael Ritchie's classic comedy The Bad News Bears.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob admit they never trusted that guy from Mad About You and then discuss the script to the James Cameron classic ALIENS.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob never once say "Skadoosh!" while breaking down the script to the animated Jack Black classic Kung Fu Panda.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob cross their Rubicon as they breakdown the Oscar nominated script to Alexander Payne's The Holdovers.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob confiscate each other's Cheetos as they breakdown the script to the 1999 Shakespearean teen-movie classic 10 Things I Hate About You.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob all become death, destroyers of words, as they breakdown the script to Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob try not to confuse their pistols with their privates as they breakdown the script to Tim Burton's classic superhero film Batman Returns.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob get their wings while discussing the script to Frank Capra's 1946 masterpiece It's a Wonderful Life.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob put their faith in the inherent goodness of mankind as they break down the Andrew Kevin Walker script to David Fincher's The Killer.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob all dress in Dr. Loomis costumes as they discuss John Carpenter and Debra Hill's script to the 1978 horror classic Halloween.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob get very compelled by the power of screenwriting in William Peter Blatty's script to William Friedkin's horror classic The Exorcist.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob do their best not to yell at Amazing Larry while they breakdown the script to Paul Reubens and Tim Burton's classic comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob cook up some fava beans to enjoy while they breakdown the Oscar winning script to The Silence of the Lambs.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob put aside their obsession with horses to breakdown the script to Greta Gerwig's billion dollar smash hit Barbie.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob forget everything that just happened while breaking down the script to Christopher Nolan's Memento.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob nuke the fridge as they work their way through the script to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob celebrate reaching episode 100 by breaking down the script to the first ever blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's JAWS.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob celebrate the downfall of FaceBook's Metaverse by breaking down the Academy Award Winning Aarson Sorkin script to David Fincher's The Social Network.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob roll the dice on breaking down a script for a movie that wasn't totally a "blockbuster" but they really enjoyed anyway, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob fool around and fall in love with their breakdown of James Gunn's breakthrough Marvel script for Guardians of the Galaxy.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob prove there is no crying in podcasting with a breakdown of the script to Penny Mashall's 1992 classic A League of Their Own.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob are thinkin' they're back...to breakdown the script to the original that started it all, John Wick.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob go the distance when breaking down Sylvester Stallone's script to the original Rocky.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob dance their way around the working and non-working mechanisms of the script for M3GAN.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob have a very conceivable discussion about the script to the beloved Rob Reiner classic The Princess Bride.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob will talk less than they desire and more than they deserve as they breakdown the script to The Menu.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob record their audio love letter to Spielbergian Cinema by discussing the script his new film The Fabelmans.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob attempt to become the greatest wordsmen who ever lived by breaking the classic script to George Lucas and Ron Howard's Willow.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob sit in their respective basements and discuss the script to Zach Cregger's horror head-scratcher...Barbarian!
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob will be right here...breaking down the script for the 40th Anniversary of the beloved Steven Spielberg classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Support the show on Patreon! Hire Jimmy George the Script Butcher! Buy Jamie Nash's newest Save The Cat book!
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob each fail to solve the Lament Configuration but decide to have the ultimate experience in pleasure and pain anyway...breaking down the script to Hellraiser (2022), now streaming on HULU!
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