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Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. Michael #1: Prefix-cache via Brendan Hannigan You can set an environment variable or use it as a command line argument and then instead of creating tons of __pycache__ folders to store your *.pyc files right next to the source code, it puts them in some specified folder. Introduced in python 3.8. Brian #2: NiceGUI Suggested by several listeners Browser based GUI “NiceGUI is an easy-to-use, Python-based UI framework, which shows up in your web browser. You can create buttons, dialogs, Markdown, 3D scenes, plots and much more. It is great for micro web apps, dashboards, robotics projects, smart home solutions and similar use cases. You can also use it in development, for example when tweaking/configuring a machine learning algorithm or tuning motor controllers.” - from the README Michael #3: flask-ngrok A simple way to demo Flask apps from your machine. Makes your Flask apps running on localhost available over the internet via ngrok. Great for testing API consumers too. app = Flask(__name__) run_with_ngrok(app) # Start ngrok when app is run # Endpoints ... if __name__ == '__main__': app.run() Brian #4: No-async async with Python Will McGugan Allowing async while not requiring async Await me (maybe) borrowed from Simon Willison's The “await me maybe” pattern for Python asyncio Optionally awaitable Providing API methods that can be called by both async and non-async code. The called method really is async, but if a caller doesn't want to know when the code is done, it can ignore the return value and not await. MK: I had to solve a similar problem in fastapi-chameleon MK: Syncify async functions. Extras: Brian: PyPI has a blog Docker no longer sunsetting free team plan Jokes: Long-lived software Mysteries make life more interesting last paragraph, discussing the cov fixture of pytest-cov

Sam Harris host of ‘The Growth Mindset' podcast and co-founder of Syncify podcast platform talks with Nick about all things mindset and how a growth mindset can change everything Having the belief that you can change things and overcome the challenges along with curiosity and being open to the possibilities are what make the difference and in this episode, Nick and Sam share great content about the role growth mindset plays in achieving the outcomes you want.   KEY TAKEAWAYS         Acquisition entrepreneurship  is about buying a business that has good foundations then optimising and improving If the outcome you are looking for is financial freedom, wealth and the ability to do what you want when you want you can achieve this much more quickly and precisely through acquisitions It's about a compelling opportunity versus starting something that hasn't got a proven market or proven customers The psychology for people retiring is that they don't want the business anymore so you can get these businesses for very little money With a leverage buy out you can leverage the assets in the business to pay for the business I normally have 20-30 deals in process at any one time and expect to close 1-2 of those deals Syncify is a podcast community platform that enables you to engage with the podcasts you enjoy and discuss the content of podcasts If you can help people to connect it's a much more interesting media The strategic side of growth is partnerships and acquisitions There are many different ways of thinking about things  and listening to others can help you to see the possibilities Most of what we achieve or don't achieve is connected to our view of ourselves and our identity A growth mindset is a much more empowering way to live You need to step out from your own self-limiting beliefs   BEST MOMENTS ‘Syncify is about active engagement around social media and discussions around the content' ‘Acquisition entrepreneurship it looks hard but it's actually simple and works well with the right mindset' ‘Responsibility for your success is only on you'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Scale Up Your Business – scaleup.vip/podcast Join the free Scale Up Your Business community: scaleup.vip/community Take the Predictable Growth Assessment™, to measure your current business performance and show you where to focus next to get to where you want to be: https://scaleup.vip/PredictableGrowthAssessment Syncify  Growth Mindset Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST   My name is Nick Bradley. I'm an entrepreneur, author, speaker and investor. My background is in growing and scaling VC and Private Equity backed businesses.   Having successfully built, bought and sold a number of companies, and removed myself from day-to-day operations, my focus now is on helping entrepreneurs get to where they want to be, in business and in life. As well as investing in growth businesses and backing turnarounds - with the ultimate aim of creating value from significant capital events.   I'm passionate about personal and professional development - showing up and being the best version of myself ... every day.   My bigger vision is to help bring entrepreneurial skills, experience and mindset to people in developing nations - so they can follow their dreams, live life more on their terms - utilising entrepreneurship as a global force for good.   CONTACT METHOD Nick's Facebook Page: https://scaleup.vip/FB   Nick's LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LI   Nick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IG   Scale Up Your Business website: www.suyb.global               See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam runs the Growth Mindset Podcast and the Wiser Than Yesterday podcast and Sam is a huge advocate of mindsets and self-improvement. Sam has lived quite the life only being 30 and talks about all of his adventures in this episode with a focus on the importance of taking risks. Sam is currently the founder of Syncify, a social podcasting app where users can listen live together or catch up with their friends on the same content.    In this episode, Brad and Sam discuss all of Sam's adventures, recommendations for good mindset practices, and of course podcasting!   00:00 Intro 02:42 Check out Sam's stand up comedian routine 03:27 How Sam grew up 05:37 “Your life is like a story, and you get to be the writer of that story.” - Sam Harris 09:41 The benefits of taking risks 11:08 Look up @samjamharris on IG and look up syncify 13:02 check out both of Sam's podcasts: Growth Mindset and Wiser Than Yesterday 13:52 Syncify explained 17:28 How Sam almost died three times 22:05 Do something for 10 mins every day that you want to get good at 23:35 Other mindset hacks 30:00 Angel Investing 31:45 Bomb 1: If you pay attention, and you're a good person, you take risks, and you are consistent then success is inevitable 35:05 Bomb 2: Don't sweat the small stuff 40:00 Sam's TedX talk 44:41 Brad's Million Dollar Morning 50:00 Sam's podcasts and his favorite episodes 52:53 Success isn't linear 56:05 Get out of the box and push yourself  

In this episode of Let's Chat and Jam we have A Conversation With entrepreneur, producer, director, songwriter, Opera recording artist The Ambassador of The Arts Award Winning David Serero.I had the honor of speaking with The Ambassador of the Arts David Serero. One thing I can say is that David Serero is one talented and gifted artist. He has produced musicals and stage plays and numbers soundtracks. I suggest that you tap in to this talented French Opera singer. Check out David Serero on these platforms.YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DavidSereroInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/davidserero You can find David Serero on all streaming platforms including Spotify and iHeartRadio.Check out The Culture News hosted by David Serero on iHeartRadio.**************************************Let's Chat and Jam can be found here https://www.letschatandjam.comThe Let's Chat and Jam podcast is available on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Jiosavvn , Syncify and Apple Podcasts.More platforms coming soon, thanks for watching and listening to our podcast.Let's Chat and Jam with Special Guest David Serero#interview #DavidSerero #letschatandjam #podcast #indieartist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we have A Conversation With Hip-Hop recording artists Corey Drumz and Jayy Gawd otherwise known as The Banks Family.I had the opportunity to speak with The Banks Family which consists of Corey Drumz and Jayy Gawd. I have to say these good brothers are deep with their lyrics. They have a way at making think and getting you to want to be better than yesterday. I highly recommend that you tap in to Corey Drumz and Jayy Gawd.Corey Drumz can be found on every streaming platform including YouTube and iHeartRadio. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coreydrumz4realJayy Gawd can be found on every streaming platform including Spotify and iHeartRadio.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jayy_gawd***********************************Let's Chat and Jam can be found here https://www.letschatandjam.comThe Let's Chat and Jam podcast is available on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Jiosavvn and Syncify.More platforms coming soon, thanks for watching and listening to our podcast Let's Chat and Jam with Special Guests Corey Drumz and Jayy Gawd.#interview #CoreyDrumz #JayyGawd #letschatandjam #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Chat and Jam we have A Conversation With and all around entertainer Vosiey Cox.I had the opportunity to speak with Vosiey Cox and I must say that this brother is very talented. He's an actor, dancer, songwriter and all around entertainer and I highly suggest that you tap in to Vosiey Cox on these platforms.YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCaRZ0utS25cJ8obVD4YzlCgInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/_vosiey_c_LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vosiey-cox-190823131Vosiey Cox is working on new music and a bunch of hosting gigs.***************************Let's Chat and Jam can be found here https://www.letschatandjam.comThe Let's Chat and Jam podcast is available on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Jiosavvn and Syncify.More platforms coming soon, thanks for watching and listening to our podcast Let's Chat and Jam with Special Guest Vosiey Cox#interview #VosieyCox #letschatandjam #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Chat and Jam we have A Conversation With Hip-Hop recording artist Blane Bent.I had the opportunity to speak with Blane Bent who hails from Ithaca, NY. I must say this brother is one of the dopest rappers I have ever heard. I can say that I'm digging the vibes and I recommend his music to any Hip-Hop fan. You can tap in to Blane Bent on these platforms.YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/BravoBlaneInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/blanebentYou can hear the music of Blane Bent on all streaming platforms including Spotify and iHeartRadio.Let's Chat and Jam can be found here https://www.letschatandjam.comThe Let's Chat and Jam podcast is available on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Jiosavvn and Syncify.More platforms coming soon, thanks for watching and listening to our podcast.Let's Chat and Jam with Special Guest Blane Bent#interview #BlaneBent #letschatandjam #podcast #indieartist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Show. Get the NEW AudioBook! AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | Apple SummaryHey everyone. Stay tuned to the end of the interview where I'll give you some actionable insights that I learned from my guest. These insights are also in the show notes. As always, thanks for listening. If you like the show, please give it a rating and view on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Now on to my guest today, Sam Harris, whose latest venture is Syncify, a social networking app for podcasts. Sam started off as an entrepreneur at University in England, where he was a biology major and wanted to take action to address the environmental issues he was learning about. He won a grant to start his first venture and has been launching new businesses ever since, sometimes failing, sometimes succeeding, but learning a lot along the way.  With Syncify, Sam is hoping to fill in the gaps for podcasters who want to connect more with their listeners, and for listeners to be able to talk about and recommend podcasts. Built on the web and as a mobile app, he envisions it becoming multi-functional, providing more useful data for podcasters as well as ways for listeners to learn about new podcasts and how to support them. Sam also hosts the Growth Mindset podcast, where he shares insight on how people have used various processes to succeed, and co-hosts the Wiser Than Yesterday podcast, where he talks about nonfiction books he's read and what he is learning from them.  Now let's get better together. Actionable InsightsHarris reiterates what we've heard from many other entrepreneurs, including:  Keep trying. You'll fail, but learn from those failures, and success is inevitable.  The data on successful entrepreneurs shows that the only commonality is that the more you try, the more likely you are to succeed — so start now.  Enjoy the journey. I hear this one a lot and agree with it as well. I think that the whole point of doing something entrepreneurial is to see if you can do it and that sometimes does not work out. Podcasting is changing. The interview format is moving aside to more storytelling and long form content. This does not mean that the interview is dead but podcasters have to start sharing what they have learned. Sound familiar? All of you told me the same thing. Links to Explore Further Sam Harris on LinkedIn Syncify Growth Mindset podcast Wiser Than Yesterday podcast Keep In TouchBook or Blog or Twitter or LinkedIn or JSYPR or Story Funnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Insightful Interview' episode with Todd Komarnicki: a writer, director and producer best known for writing ‘Elf', ‘Sully' and ‘The Professor and the Madman'. We talk about Todd's path into becoming a writer, getting feedback, and screenwriting as a craft. The second half of our conversation focuses on the modern-day classic 'Sully', turning a real-life event into a compelling narrative, the responsibilities a writer has towards the real person who the story is based on, and the themes of everyday heroism, man versus bureaucracy and the impact that Clint Eastwood had on the film. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact *** Episode navigation: Introduction - Todd's early life (1:54) Sports and narrative (6:35) Learning to write (8:05) Screenwriting as a craft (13:57) Advice to new writers (16:45) Going beyond describing just sight and sound (18:55) Brevity and limited page count (20:11) Feedback and who to trust (22:23) Rewrites and long-term career thinking (27:04) How did 'Sully' come about? (33:22) What stood out about Todd's pitch for 'Sully'? (38:48) Theme of being treated as a hero when you don't feel you are one (41:03) Sacred trust in portraying a real person (42:45) Handing over your writing and trust (45:30) What did Clint Eastwood contribute to the story? (48:27) Influence of data-driven society on 'Sully' (52:04) Legacy of 9/11 in 'Sully' (57:55)

Welcome to a talk about growth mindset and leadership. My guest is Sam Harris, Cofounder, Syncify. We will discuss: - How could growth mindset help leaders? - Why Growth mindset is important today, more than ever? - What is your #1 tip for leaders? Thanks for watching Invincible innovation LIVE A Show About The Future Of People With Tech I'm Adi Mazor Kario, #1 Product Innovation & Value Creation Expert, Invincible Innovation. I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts in the comments below! If you want to know more about me and my work: https://www.invincibleinnovation.com/​ Hope you'll enjoy the talk! #startup #startupnation #innovation #leadership #management #invincibleinnovation #openinnovation #cocreation #covid19 #opportunities #valuecreation

Writers' Workshop - Why write a film designed to be made in the 'one-shot style? What can '1917' teach us about the storytelling benefits that can result from this approach? This week's intro contains some thoughts on joining a writers' group. The main topic is a screenplay breakdown of Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns' '1917', exploring how the narrative rules work in a real-time sequential story, the themes of remembrance and the metaphor of the unknown soldier, and plenty of observations and writing tips along the way. Bonus: Hear the epigraphs included on the first page of the screenplay! *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact *** Episode navigation: Writers' groups (2:21) Introduction to 1917 (9:56) This week's big question (14:11) Why is one-shot filmmaking considered a gimmick? (18:09) One-shot is how we experience life (20:14) Blake/Schofield as the Unknown Soldier and universal protagonist (22:59) Hook the audience from the first page (25:29) The narrative rules of sequential screenwriting (27:26) How we interpret time in film (30:23) 1917's opening structure (32:53) Entry into the unfamiliar world: No Man's Land (37:01) Approaching the midpoint (41:23) Telling two stories on-screen simultaneously (42:32) Key points of learning from the midpoint (44:55) How to continue after *that* midpoint (48:42) Breaking the film's own 'one-shot' rule, and why (51:13) The final sequences: resurrection (53:49) Key points from the ending (57:37) Conclusion (59:39)

It's the 21st Rewrite's annual breakdown of the screenplays that the Academy considers the best of the year, and what a strange and difficult year it has been! William is joined by some great guests, Adam Azulay (Apple TV+), Ralph Leonard (UnHerd) and Eposi Litumbe (Mayflower) to talk to you all about ‘Promising Young Woman', ‘The Father' and the other nominees for the two screenwriting categories.  *** Which was your favourite screenplay of the last year, did it make the list? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Sam Harris is the co-founder and editor of Syncify FM, a social podcasting app, host of “Growth Mindset” podcast, and host of “Wiser than Yesterday” podcast. He’s also a TEDx speaker, stand-up comedian, avid traveler, and experienced mountain climber. Have you ever been to North Korea? Broken a leg while kitesurfing? ‘Winged it’ in the Caribbean for a while after an abrupt change in plans? In this episode, Sam lays out the adventure that has been, and still is, his life. We learn about the importance of constantly challenging oneself as an entrepreneur or simply as a person. Have we been oversold on the notion that you always have to do what you’re passionate about? Sam thinks so. In fact, he believes that you can pick up passion along the way, just as long as you’re moving. There’s a lot to gain in this episode from someone who’s never had a job just to have one; he only does what he finds interesting. Learn about ‘idea dating’ and more in this conversation with Sam Harris.  

Unconventional #Entrepreneurship With Jack HughesConnect with Jack:https://syncify.fm/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-hughes-7b790654/ https://www.instagram.com/jack.g.hughes/ Connect with EMS: Need some help? http://ethicalmarketingservice.com Books: http://ethicalmarketingservice.com/book Want to be a guest?  https://ethicalmarketingservice.com/guest/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EMS_Worthing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethicalmarketingservice Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-green-18655b97/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethicalmarketingservice/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/emservice/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethicalmarketingservice Pricing: https://ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/EthicalMarketingService Apple Podcasts: https://www.ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk/apple Spotify: https://www.ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk/spotify Stitcher: https://www.ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk/stitcher Jack is cofounder of Techstars company, Syncify, but considers himself the least business-minded person he knows.Jack doesn't mind not being a genius and laughs at how ill equipped he is to be an entrepreneur.He runs incessantly, talks a lot, has some pretty immense stories about mistakes and getting up on stage when he shouldn't, oh and has a drama degree.Jack believes entirely in making people happier and how you can do it if you get incredibly real with yourself, and stay that way.Jack was once called 'the best salesperson you'll ever meet' but he doesn't really see it himself.

Why is writing a single location screenplay a good idea for new writers? How does 'Locke' illustrate how this can be done? This is another solo writing analysis and writing workshop. The intro includes tips on how to beat writer's block! Today's main topic is a screenplay breakdown of Steven Knight's 'Locke', exploring its themes, its structure and is concluded with William's theory on single location screenplays - they need to be four dimensional. Follow up and 'What to do next' assignment. Bonus: Hear the inspiration for Tom Hardy's accent in the film! *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We can't go anywhere without our cell phones. We're constantly looking at screens, swiping, scrolling, and clicking. What is that doing to our brains?  Sam Harris is the CEO and co-founder of the social podcasting app, Syncify.fm.  The 30-year old entrepreneur joined me to talk about how technology can stunt our creativity.     Syncify website: https://Syncify.fm/   Show #927 www.Talk2Q.com www.facebook.com/Talk2Q  

Sam Harris is the CEO and co-founder of the social podcasting app, Syncify.fm. The 30-year old entrepreneur joined me to talk about how technology can stunt our creativity. Are we not reaching our full potential because we keep scrolling, clicking, and swiping?I also chat with him about how his life choices led him to where he is today. He's traveled the world and started many business ventures. Enjoy this Q-on-1 interview with England's own, Sam Harris! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features Jack Hughes and his journey in entrepreneurship, from studying English and Drama at the University of London, to co-founding Syncify Ltd (Techstars 2020), aiming to revolutionize socialization in the audio space. TigerVentures Season 2 could not have been possible without the support of Prospect Student Ventures (PSV) and Princeton's Entrepreneurship club! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @tigerventures_unfiltered

For the first time on the podcast, this is a solo episode, which is a brave experiment for a podcast that has, until now, been purely conversational! This week's screenplay topic is Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence', a project that was largely developed by Stanley Kubrick until it was finally passed on to Spielberg and finally put into production shortly after Kubrick passed away. By testing out the solo podcast format, William tries to cover two major concepts for you: firstly, why does the act structure feel slightly different in 'A.I.', and secondly, how do the mythological underpinnings of the legend of Pinocchio inform, shape and find themselves reinvented in the story of David, the robotic child. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

This week Zosha Millman, senior editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room, makes a guest appearance to discuss the recent, and largely overlooked, science-fiction film 'Ad Astra'. We talk about the the major differences between the earlier version of the screenplay and the final film, the power of pacing and when to use silence, and the parent-child relationship that is the heart of the story.  *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

You may have been told your characters are too 'flat', not 'rounded' or 'believable' - that's an important note, but how do you actually go about fixing that? Kira-Anne Pelican, the author of 'The Science of Writing Characters', has written extensively about this very question. Using the latest research from the major branches of psychology to explain how to make a character interesting, we combine this in typical '21st Rewrite style' to look at a screenplay through this lens, focusing this week on Chloé Zhao's majestic film 'The Rider'. Kira-Anne's book 'The Science of Writing Characters' is available now in ebook and paperback. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

For this episode, Colt and James get on the line with entrepreneur, adventurer, and podcaster, Sam Harris.  During this episode you will hear Sam discuss some of his adventures across the world including his mountain climbing and silent meditation retreats, we discuss overcoming adversities such as dyslexia and cheating death, and we do some riveting deep philosophical dives into the concept of free will and much more.  Be sure to check in with Sam on LinkedIn, growthmindsetpodcast.com, and check into his company Syncify. Check in with Sam Harris at: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sharris48 www.growthmindsetpodcast.com www.syncify.fm   Visit the CEP Network: www.thecepodcast.com, www.facebook.com/cerebralentertainmentpodcast and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/channel/UCPT2_3F3qLqCjgQR5IeloTA/videos Pick up your CEP Network gear: www.byjack.com/cep Visit www.truenutrition.com and use code “CEPN” during checkout for 5% off of your entire nutrition and supplements order.  

For this episode, Colt and James get on the line with entrepreneur, adventurer, and podcaster, Sam Harris.  During this episode you will hear Sam discuss some of his adventures across the world including his mountain climbing and silent meditation retreats, we discuss overcoming adversities such as dyslexia and cheating death, and we do some riveting deep philosophical dives into the concept of free will and much more.  Be sure to check in with Sam on LinkedIn, growthmindsetpodcast.com, and check into his company Syncify. Check in with Sam Harris at: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sharris48 www.growthmindsetpodcast.com www.syncify.fm   Visit the CEP Network: www.thecepodcast.com, www.facebook.com/cerebralentertainmentpodcast and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/channel/UCPT2_3F3qLqCjgQR5IeloTA/videos Pick up your CEP Network gear: www.byjack.com/cep Visit www.truenutrition.com and use code “CEPN” during checkout for 5% off of your entire nutrition and supplements order.  

This week we're talking about adaptation again, in the context of how to bring a first-person, ruminating narrative about memory and loss into the detached and visual realm of film. Alistair Owen, who has published various books on screenwriting, calls in from England to talk about this interesting adaptation of Julian Barnes' novel 'The Sense of an Ending' which was directed by Ritesh Batra and written by Nick Payne. We use examples from the film to discuss the whether there is such as thing a 'unadaptable', how to show internal change in a character's actions, and how film as a narrative engine perhaps demands more in the way of story and character development than literary fiction.  If you enjoy this episode, you can purchase and enjoy Alistair's book 'The Art of Screen Adaptation' from his website. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Randy Ginsburg (@GinsburgRandy) sits down with Sam Harris (@samjamharris*), the founder of Syncify, a social podcasting app based out of the UK that enables users to listen to their favorite podcasts and audiobooks with their friends. Sam also hosts of the Growth Mindset Podcast, where he interviews incredible individuals all over the globe, sharing their insights and lessons on how their mindset has helped them live fulfilling lives. They discuss the future of social audio, applying and going through Techstars, cultural differences in entrepreneurial mindset between the US and UK and more. -- If you liked this episode and want more content from me, subscribe to my newsletter Crashing Up where I share weekly thoughts and finds for curious, entrepreneurial minds. You can also check out my website randymginsburg.com or follow me on Twitter. *Twitter

This year's Austin Film Festival may have been held virtually, but the screenwriting competition was a strong as ever and brought our attention to some great writers. Edward Drake, whose latest project ‘The Young Woman' won the Dramatic Screenplay category, calls in to talk to William about how he first heard about the true story the script is based on, his approach to writing and filmmaking, and he thoughts on getting things made following all of the necessary adaptations the film industry has had to implement due to the pandemic. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Kieran Hurley calls in this week to discuss his first film, 'Beats', which was released to a good deal of acclaim in 2019. It's a fun and often hilarious story of two teenagers in Scotland in the mid-nineties figuring out who they are and what they want to be, all set to the backdrop of the then-popular rave subculture. Learn how Kieran adapted his original stage performance into a screenplay with director Brian Welsh, and listen to his thoughts on regional representation in British cinema, his personal approach to writing and what he learnt over the course of the journey from stage to screen. You can purchase and enjoy the original version of Beats from Oberon Modern plays. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We have a history, language and screenwriting conversation like no other for you this week, as Dr. Christine Schreyer and writer Dan Wiedenhaupt talk about their work on the 2018 film ‘Alpha'. Dan is the screenwriter who wrote the script for the film's director Albert Hughes, and he shares his experiences researching and writing a story set in the distant past. Christine has now worked on creating languages for three films, and she explains about how she got involved in this work, her background in anthropology and the joys of creating languages. If you are interested in world-building and imaginative storytelling, you'll certainly gain a lot of insights as they share their expertise. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Sam Harris, TEDx speaker, podcast host and the founder of Syncify, a social podcasting app that aims to make the whole experience of listening to a podcast way more social and interactive than it is now. I wish I could make a more detailed intro but this conversation with Sam was the most random and hilarious podcast episode to date, covering: The hilarious story behind why Sam stopped partying at uni and instead focused on entrepreneurship, leading to him selling his business Both of our most embarrassing podcast moments as podcasts hosts, asking some extremely controversial questions to high-profile guests How Sam almost died a number of different times; it is a surprise that he is still alive after hearing these stories --- The Millennial Entrepreneur publishes a new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the most inspirational young hustlers and analysing their journeys. Be sure to share and subscribe. Don't forget to leave a rating and a review as it really helps us grow and allows us to get the best guests for you. WANT A SHOUT OUT? If you want to get a SHOUT OUT in the next episode by me, be sure to leave a written review with your name on Apple Podcasts and I will read the best one out every week

This week, William is joined by writer Ralph Leonard to discuss one of his favourite films, Paul Thomas Anderson's magnificent 'There Will Be Blood'. They start the conversation by talking about the history of California and Upton Sinclair's novel 'Oil' which served as the inspiration for the screenplay - then they discuss their interpretations of the film, the Biblical and Marxist concepts in the story and the fascinating character of Daniel Plainview. You can read Ralph's essays on Unherd.com or follow him on Twitter @buffsoldier_96. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Screenwriter John Collee is joining William this week on a very socially-distant recording, calling in from 7,511 miles away! We discuss John's thoughts on living an exciting life that gives you the inspiration to write, collaborating and building relationships, and his ideas about story structure, and then talk about the screenplay to ‘Hotel Mumbai', which he co-wrote with director Anthony Maras. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We celebrate another run of 21 episodes with the latest edition of ‘The 21st Recap'! The first part of this episode is intended as an introduction to to listeners who are unfamiliar with the show and who want a guide to what we do and what we talk about. This summary of our latest episodes including clips highlighting some of the great guests that have been on the show recently. For our veteran fans, we also present the second round of ‘Rewrite' awards, with every screenplay up for nomination. Skip ahead to 1:40:00 to hear the awards and jump over the recaps. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In this episode, William and Alan discuss Martin McDonagh's powerful exploration of anger, blame and the drive for taking revenge. The inhabitants of a small rural town are brought into conflict as a result of a bereaved mother putting up three billboards directly attacking the police chief of failing to investigate her daughter's murder. Having read the full version of the screenplay we share some of the details of scenes that were taken out from the film, explore how McDonagh made the characterisation and dialogue so effective, and try to define precisely what we think this story is about. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

What happens when a visionary director chooses to adapt a novel, without actually reading the whole book? ‘Children of Men' is one of the greatest science fiction films of the early twenty-first century, and results from a collaboration between Alfonso Cuarón and no less than four other writers (all of whom, presumably, did read the book). William and Alan take a look at this remarkable screenplay and its origins in the pages of P. D. James' 1992 novel ‘The Children of Men', while drawing out some of the key elements that make the story work on the page and on the screen, and explore the concept of finding hope when humanity feels it no longer has a future. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

A project ten years in the making, ‘Black Swan' tells a compelling story of a ballerina striving to achieve perfection in her performance and to synthesise the two sides of her personality. As the lockdown continues, William is joined by Alan again over a video call in order to bring you this regular episode, and together they trace the evolution of the story and break down why they think this screenplay is so enjoyable. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

A podcast crossover this week with the host of ‘The Age of Napoleon', Everett Rummage, calling in to discuss one of his favourite historical films: ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'. Together we take a detailed look at the mentality of the early nineteenth-century; talking warfare, culture and science, and discuss what we thought of the screenplay, which does not hold back and actually emulates the complex vocabulary used in Patrick O'Brien's original ‘Aubrey-Maturin' novels. John Collee wrote a fantastic screenplay, and the film was brilliantly directed by Peter Weir, though the mass-market appeal to audiences was likely stoked by the presence of Russell Crowe in the lead role, at this point riding high off the acclaim for ‘Gladiator' (2000) and ‘A Beautiful Mind' (2001). The writer John Collee has made a version of his script publicly available to download here, we recommend you check it out! *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Wes Anderson is a filmmaker with such a recognisable style on the big screen, but we were interested to see how his stories appear on the page too. Written in collaboration with Owen Wilson, 'The Royal Tenenbaums' was the film that really turned Anderson into a household name, and it is an endearing, complex tale of a disintegrating family. William and Alan speak this week over a video call, as a result of the worldwide lockdown, but we hope the content is just as informative and insightful as when we record together in person. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘Looking For Eric' is a pretty unique film. A postal worker from Manchester in the middle of a personal crisis suddenly finds himself talking to the apparition of the legendary French player Eric Cantona, and attempts to turn his life around in order to have another shot at happiness. Paul Laverty's screenplay is a reflection on aging, memory, mistakes, community, family and football. There was plenty to discuss in this episode, and I was joined by Andrew Graves, the author of the new book ‘Welcome to the Cheap Seats: Silver Screen Portrayals of the British Working Class'. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about this branch of cinema, from ‘Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' to ‘This is England'. You can buy it here from the publisher, Five Leaves. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We are back to one of our regular discussion episodes this week, this time taking a look at ‘Casino Royale'. The film was intended to be a complete reboot of the James Bond franchise so we read the screenplay in that light, comparing it to Ian Fleming's 1952 novel of the same name, which first introduced the character of international secret agent James Bond to the world. There is plenty to talk about here, including how to write an ending to a screenplay when you intend it to be the first part of a series of films or a franchise, finding out what exactly is interesting about a character like James Bond, who is so prone to parody, and what needed to be done in order to reinvent him for the twenty-first century. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

For this special episode William and Alan met with David Rabinowitz, one of the Academy-Award winning writers of ‘Blackkklansman', based on the memoir by Colorado Springs detective Ron Stallworth. We're sure this film needs no introduction! We talk about how David got into writing for film, his writing partnership with Charlie Wachtel, working with Jordan Peele, Spike Lee and Kevin Willmott, the surreal few years working on ‘Blackkklansman' and what he learnt over this time. This was an absolute delight to record and we hope you all enjoy this conversation and gain a lot of inspiration and insight from listening, there's plenty of writing advice in this one! Many thanks to David Rabinowitz and to Fairfax Village Studios in Los Angeles for hosting us. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

This week's episode is all about the feature screenplay ‘Good Vibrations (2013)' with a special interview with one of the writers, Glenn Patterson. The story centres on the life of Terri Hooley, who sets up a record shop right in the middle of the bombs, security cordons and danger of Belfast at the height of the Troubles. We cover a range of topics including how to authentically portray a protagonist who you personally know, the impact of using music to give your film a strong identity, perseverance in finding your audience and how it is for a novelist to try begin working on a screenplay. The BBC writer's room has made the script publicly available to download here, we recommend you check it out! Learn more about Glenn Patterson *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

This is a bonus episode in which we discuss the merits of all of the screenplays nominated for the Academy Awards this year, in the two categories of Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. Now that we know who the winners are, we talk about whether we felt the right choices were made. This is a spoiler-free episode so if you haven't seen all the films, don't fear, we won't ruin any of them for you. Note: the Academy does not have ‘judges' but there are specific members of the Academy who can vote on these categories, in the podcast we used the word ‘judge' as shorthand to mean anyone who is meant to be casting a vote and making that judgement about which screenplays they felt should win. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Brian Dunnigan is a writer and filmmaker from Edinburgh. He is the author of the new book ‘Screenwriting is Filmmaking' and was the head of the London Film School's screenwriting programme for twelve years. In this episode William met with Brian in London to discuss the Michael Haneke film ‘The White Ribbon', which won the Palme d'Or at Canne in 2009. We also hope you enjoy the twenty minutes of bonus content at the end in which we discuss some of Brian's advice and teachings to screenwriters in his new book. Buy ‘Screenwriting is Filmmaking'! *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Happy new year everyone! This week, writer and director Mark Herman is on the show to discuss his 2008 adaptation of John Boyne's novel ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'. We talk about difficult questions regarding holocaust fiction, how he went about adapting the book into a screenplay, and lessons he has learnt over his career as a screenwriter and filmmaker. This is second recording from York St John University, with many thanks to Mark for his time and to Robert Edgar for facilitating. Learn more about Mark Herman // Watch the film // Read the book *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

This week William is in York to chat with Robert Edgar, co-author of the new guide 'Adaptation for Screenwriters'. They discuss the Coen Brother's popular adaptation ‘No Country For Old Men', based on the book by Cormac McCarthy. Their conversation covers many interesting topics and ideas including the techniques the writers used to compress the timeline, some of the key differences that are apparent in the screenplay, what we mean when we talk about a film's faithfulness to a book, and the elusive nature of the story's antagonist Anton Chigurh. Buy 'Adaptation for Screenwriters': Bloomsbury UK // Amazon US *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Young and Old, black and white, good and evil, truth and fiction: ‘The Lighthouse' is full of binaries. On a remote island in the 1890s, two wickies arrive to tend the lighthouse, and find themselves assaulted by fog, waves, storms, rogue seagulls and the onset of madness. William sits down with Alan to discuss this brilliant screenplay written by the brothers Robert and Max Eggers, paying particular attention in this episode to the symbolism and literary themes. We encourage you to download and read the screenplay while it remains available. Disclaimer: This is a link to the production company A24's website where they have chosen to make it available for fans to read. We are not hosting the screenplay and no copyright infringement is intended. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Stuart Voytilla (author of ‘Myth and the Movies') joins The 21st Rewrite to discuss the iconic film Gladiator. We analyse the screenplay using the ‘Hero's Journey' model, which is explored in detail in Stuart's book. Learn about the functions of the archetypes, audience expectations regarding story structure, and much more as we delve into the characters and themes of this epic historical drama. Buy Stuart Voytilla's Myth and the Movies  *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Eventually 'The 21st Rewrite' may cover all of the films in Peter Jackson's Middle Earth trilogies, and we'll be aiming to feature special guests to create a special series of 'Perspectives on Tolkien'. To begin with, William has chosen to feature Cube Command's Tommy Savoia as a representative of the new generation which is responding enthusiastically to Tolkien's work. This episode covers differences between the novel and the screenplay, an assessment of the nature of iconic characters such as Bilbo Baggins, Gollum and Gandalf, and the larger themes that were highlighted in the blockbuster film adaptations of the original literary work. Learn more about Tommy Savoia *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

It's finally time to take on possibly the most controversial winner of the Academy Award for Best Screenplay (not to mention Best Picture!). Eposi Litumbe, a wonderful and talented writer, is taking over as guest co-host to discuss this parable of racial tensions in early twenty-first century Los Angeles. Learn more about Eposi Litumbe  *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In his masterpiece 'The New World' Terrence Malick sets out to chart both sides of the forces of human history: love and betrayal, coexistence and genocide, the simultaneously miraculous and tragic nature of life on this troubled planet. William and Alan sit down for one of their most detailed discussions yet, sharing their experiences of reading the original screenplay (which was written almost in the style of a beautiful historical novel) and the profound experience of rewatching the new extended cut of the film. You will learn more about the real lives of John Smith and Pocahontas, the history of the Jamestown colony and the use of metaphor and allegory in Malick's version of the story. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Jet-lagged, worn-out and struggling to get his life back on track … no, we're not talking about Bill Murray in 'Lost in Translation', but William, who returns from Japan ready to catch up with Alan and dig into this screenplay by Sofia Coppola. We consider the two intimate portraits that the writing provides for the main characters of Bob and Charlotte, the anecdotal initial impressions of Japanese culture that form the setting for the story, and provide our view of the romantic connection that forms between the protagonists over a few short days in a luxury hotel in Tokyo. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

For this episode, William and Alan brushed off their French dictionaries in order to read the screenplay to Amélie, written by Jean-Pierre Jeaunet and Guillaume Laurant. A classic that has come to define the identity of French cinema for audiences in the rest of the world, it is a vibrant tale of a young woman facing her first steps into adulthood, a realm filled with the dangers of love, pain, grief and risk. A memorable cast of characters and some magical elements combine to create an unforgettable and touching story. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We celebrate our 21st episode with ‘The 21st Recap'! This episode is the perfect introduction to new listeners, for those who are unsure where to start with the podcast, you can hear a summary of our episodes which may help guide you to which ones you may want to listen to first. For our long-time fans, we also present the first round of ‘Rewrite' awards, with every screenplay up for nomination. At the end, we also reflect on the experience of starting this project and what it has meant to William and Alan. Enjoy this look back at a year of hard work, approximately 2500 pages of feature screenplays read, memories from our favorite episodes and some thoughts on the wonderful experiences we had with our first guests on the show. Skip ahead to approx. 1:20:00 to hear the awards if you don't want to hear the recaps. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

With all that's been happening over the last eight years, what do you think might happen to a romantic/political comedy that was written while it was still Obama's first term in office? In this episode of The 21st Rewrite, we review the development of Dan Sterling's 2011 screenplay ‘Flarsky' into the 2019 film 'Long Shot', co-written by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah and starring Seth Rogan and Charlize Theron. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact  

It would always be difficult to adapt Kazuo Ishiguro's phenomenal novel 'Never Let Me Go' for the screen, but Alex Garland was uniquely well set up for the challenge. In this episode of The 21st Rewrite, we digest the profound impact that the novel had on us as readers, give our thoughts on which parts of the screenplay worked brilliantly and which could have been improved, and start to explore the key themes of this exceptional coming-of-age story and dystopian romance. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In honour of San Diego's 50th annual Comic-Con, William and Alan decided to look back at the 2009 film ‘Watchmen', a very unique take on the superhero genre, based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and adapted for the screen by David Hayter and Alex Tse. They consider this adaptation in detail, with particular focus on the primary characters and themes of the original story. They also contemplate the particularities of adapting visual medium such as comics, and how it is not as straightforward as treating the original work as a ‘storyboard'. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Baseball writer Aidan Jackson-Evans joins us this week to discuss the book and screenplay for ‘Moneyball'. Just how accurate is this seemingly-true tale of the manager who learned how to gain a competitive edge through a manipulation of statistics to discover undervalued players? We learn about the real life of Billy Beane, just how outdated ‘Moneyball' tactics already are in modern baseball, and consider if there is even a ‘best' way for a screenwriter to try to tell this story at all. Find out more about Aidan Jackson-Evans *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Does anyone really envy the screenwriter who has to tackle a third film in a franchise? Toy Story 3 is a remarkable achievement, and it is likely because it managed to frame itself as the concluding chapter in the saga of Andy's relationship with his childhood toys. We take a laid-back but detailed look at the story, characters and themes of the screenplay - on the week that the next installment, Toy Story 4, was released. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

One of the most original, daring and emotionally compelling screenplays of the 21st century, Charlie Kaufman's ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' wowed audiences upon the films release in 2004. In this week's episode, we track the progression of the story from concept, to first draft, to the final shooting script and the final changes made in the editing room. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We conclude our series on the films of Damien Chazelle with ‘First Man', written by Josh Singer. One of the most accurately-researched biopic screenplays, ‘First Man' captures the essence of Neil Armstrong's life, highlighting his struggle to overcome the death of his infant daughter and how that marked his character even as the years passed, and he steadily persevered at his career until ultimately becoming the first human being to walk on the lunar surface. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In the second part of our series on the films of Damien Chazelle, we look at the evolution of the screenplay for La La Land, from its conception as a long-shot musical to the huge hit starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone that it became. It's truly a story for the ones who dream. We talk about the key changes that were made to Mia and Sebastian's storylines, as well as the dialogue and the surprising difference in length for a musical screenplay that by necessity encourages a writer to make sure that every scene counts. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

They say that every good screenplay needs conflict, and Damien Chazelle's first story ‘Whiplash' delivers it on every page. In this episode The 21st Rewrite is looking at the tale of the teacher who goes too far, and asks if Terrence Fletcher is a well-meaning character with flawed methods or a true villain? The discussion also touches upon details about what was removed from the screenplay: Andrew taking drugs, some more personal details about Fletcher's personal life, and a fascinating commentary on what Hungarian psychologist László Polgár has to do with all of this. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘Particular Disposition' is based on the last execution of two men for the crime of sodomy under English law in 1835. It was selected by the Austin Film Festival jury as the best stage play script of 2018. We were extremely fortunate to spend some time talking with the playwright, Benjamin Fulk, about his writing process and the importance of bringing this forgotten story back to the fore in the 21st century. Find out more about Benjamin Fulk *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘Ex Machina' addresses a theme that is becoming more relevant as the 21st century progresses, can artificial intelligence be developed to the degree that we mistake it for human? Written by British screenwriter and filmmaker Alex Garland, who has been on the cutting edge of science fiction for almost twenty years, it was a wonderful screenplay to assess due to his powerful use of character development, intriguing plot and intelligent concepts. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘Sideways' was an enjoyable script to discuss, because it is a comedy with many tragic elements that always stays rooted in reality and its flawed characters. Based on the novel by Rex Pickett and adapted for the screen by director Alexander Payne and writer Jim Taylor, it's a tale of debauchery, adventure, love and friendship set in California's Santa Barbara wine valley. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘The Lost City of Z' is a screenplay about the now little-known British explorer Percy Fawcett, who led a remarkable life, searching the Amazon rainforest for the ruins of the lost city at a time when most who ventured into the jungle never returned alive. But the screenplay covers so much more than that, and is primarily concerned with the monumental changes that occurred in the concepts of ‘culture' and ‘civilization' in the early years of the last century, as well as the impact a life like Fawcett's can have on the family back home. We discuss the important themes that the screenplay addresses, and our personal experiences that shape our view of the story. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

Set in post-war Germany, ‘Ruin' led The 21st Rewrite to discuss the nature of hatred and redemption, the power of weaponized technology to cause mass suffering, Kurt Vonnegut's testimony from that time, how the generations of the future will perceive the Holocaust in the absence of living memory, and the responsibilities of the screenwriter when dealing with the truth and fiction of these topics. Selected as the most-liked unproduced screenplay of 2017 by the Black List, ‘Ruin' is the inspiration for another fascinating conversation. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘Silence' is a story that is meant to be pondered over and talked about with your friends. With a profound understanding of the meaning of faith, suffering and the struggle to choose the right path in life, ‘Silence' is a masterpiece that led to The 21st Rewrite's most detailed and engaging analysis yet. We compare the screenplay to the original novel by the Catholic Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo, and consider Scorsese and Cocks' process of adaptation that took over two decades to do service to the source material. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact  

The 21st Rewrite (William Coldwell and Alan Vazquez) are back to discuss the screenplay for ‘Manchester by the Sea', which was written by Kenneth Lonergan. He then directed this film set in the Bay State seaside town of the same name, which started Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams and won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay in 2016. Our conversation covers how the screenplay conveys the sense of character and relationships that are built up over the course of the narrative and how personal tragedies can be written in a realistic way. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

After a trip to Oaxaca, there was only one story that the 21st Rewrite (William Coldwell and Alan Vazquez) wanted to talk about, and that was 'Coco'! An inspirational tale for young people following their dreams, and a celebration of the culture, music and traditions of Mexico, there was plenty to talk about with this screenplay. This episode covers some of the historical and current events that helped shape the portrayal of the Rivera family and the Day of the Dead celebrations in the town of Santa Cecilia, as well as the mythological motifs that are apparent throughout the film. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

‘Slumdog Millionaire' makes for a fascinating case study of a writer working with the spirit of a rich novel and adapting it into a screenplay that tells a much-changed but still familiar story - which made it a perfect candidate for The 21st Rewrite (William Coldwell and Alan Vazquez) to analyse this week. We consider the original source material (‘Q&A' by Vikas Swarup) and compare it to Simon Beaufoy's script and the final version of the story as presented in Danny Boyle's film. It is ultimately a tale of triumph, set against the background of modernising India, starring Dev Patel as Jamal Malik, the boy who dares to dream that he can win the love of his childhood sweetheart against all odds. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

We were so excited to talk about Alfonso Cuarón's new film, we put our other episodes and research on hold to focus entirely on this one. This is the first Spanish-language screenplay that we have evaluated (don't worry, the episode is entirely in English) hopefully with more to come for those that wish to learn more about Spanish and Latin American films. The protagonist is a young indigenous woman working as a maid for a middle class family in the Colonia Roma in Mexico City in the turbulent 1970s — the story written by Alfonso Cuarón is a unique combination of memory, magic and the tragedy of life itself. Filmed entirely in black and white and featuring exceptional performances by Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira, it is a triumph of artistic cinema. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In our inaugural episode, we take a look at Aaron Sorkin's screenplay for ‘Steve Jobs' (2015), directed by Danny Boyle. This film seemed to fly under the radar, perhaps due to the fact that it was based on the same person's life as the less warmly received ‘Jobs' (2013), but it was incredibly well-written and featured some great performances from Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet. We consider how the screenplay draws on the source material - Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs' life - and the interesting techniques Sorkin used to bring that material to life on screen and his use of the dramatic form. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact