August 3, 2020

âA plague is like a lobotomy. It cuts away the higher realms, the loftiest capacities of humanity, and leaves only the animal.âÂ
The Script Podcast Live, pandemic edition đ·, 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)
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April 24, 2020

âWhat keeps you going? You know what it is, Theo? I just don't think about it.â
The Script Podcast Live, pandemic edition đ·, 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.Â
* NYC 7pm Cheers for the Frontline Workers
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#ChildrenOfMen #AlfonsoCuarĂłn #CliveOwen #JulianneMoore #MichaelCaine #ClareHopeAshitey #ChiwetelEjiofor #PDJames #pandemic
April 24, 2020

âOur best defense is social distancing. No hand-shaking, staying home when you're sick washing your hands frequently.â
The Script Podcast Live, pandemic edition đ·, 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
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#Contagion #StevenSoderberg #LaurenceFishburne #KateWinslet #MarionCotillard #JenniferEhle #JudeLaw #MoniqueGabrielaCurnen #SanaaLathan #JohnHawkes #ChinHan
January 3, 2018

âYoung Skywalker. Missed you, I haveâŠâ
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 Leiaâs request. Â 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 screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
Watch previous episodes of TSP here: The Florida Project, IT, Dunkirk, The Beguiled, Alien: Covenant, Dr. Strange, Star Wars: Rogue One
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November 27, 2017

"This is my favorite tree because even if it has tilted on its side, it keeps growing."
The Script Live story analysis event ofThe Florida Project, Sean Bakerâs 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 with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World.
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#TheFloridaProject #Tangerine #WillemDafoe #SeanBaker #Cannes2017
On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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November 11, 2017
 
"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 between action and comedy? Â
Logline: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization.Â
#thor #marvel #infinitywar #spiderman #ironman #avengers #guardiansofthegalaxy #blackpanther #markruffalo #hulk #ragnarok #rdj #teamironman #teamthor
On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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November 11, 2017
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SPECIAL FEATURE: A special tribute to Mikeâs grandfather and their shared love for Blade Runner.Â
November 11, 2017

"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 BLADE RUNNER/ALIEN world (#RIDLEYSCOTTVERSE) links?
November 11, 2017

"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 screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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August 9, 2017

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.
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August 1, 2017

"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 2000 $9MM $26MM
- Following 1998 $6K $43K
On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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STORY moves pages, STORY moves product, STORY moves people.
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#DUNKIRK #ChristopherNolan #TomHardy #FionnWhitehead #CillianMurphy #HarryStyles #MarkRylance #KennethBranagh
July 12, 2017

âJust a typical Homecoming on the outside of an invisible jet, fighting my girlfriendâs dad.âÂ
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 screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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STORY moves pages, STORY moves product, STORY moves people.
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David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast
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#SpiderManHomecoming #Marvel #RobertDowneyJr #TomHolland #MichaelKeaton #Zendaya #StanLee #JackKirby
July 10, 2017

"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.
On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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#TheBeguiled #SofiaCoppola #SouthernGothic #ColinFarrell #NicoleKidman #KirstenDunst #ElleFanning
June 20, 2017

"The door was already open when you got there?"Â
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 screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
Hope to see you there!Â
David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast
NYC Screenwriters Collective
June 12, 2017

âWe don't leave Earth to be safe.â Â
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 Prometheus? Is Covenant a prequel or sequel to the original Aliens? Have David and Bishop ever gone out for tea? Â See the movie this weekend! And come participate in our live Q&A Monday evening.
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June 12, 2017

 "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 screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
Hope to see you there!Â
David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast
NYC Screenwriters Collective
September 4, 2016

âYou know what they say about the crazy ones...â 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, Mark and Heath's? Will any of the Squad die along the way? Will other Justice League heroes make appearances? (The Flash?) How do you coordinate a multiple protagonist redemption plot in the middle of a wild and crazy action flick? Harley Quinn / Joker for president! [SPOILER WARNING]
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WHEN: Tuesday, August 9th, 7p-8:30p Â
WHERE: Adorama 42 W 18th St (bet 5th & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10011
Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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September 4, 2016

âGet out of my friend ghost!â Donât 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 Venkman, Stantz, Spengler, and Zeddmore? Or will they create a whole new dynamic? Will the ghostly nemeses like Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man make an appearance? There is internet buzz about cameos. All I know is this movie better feature New York City and green slime! [SPOILER WARNING]
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19th, 7p-8:30p Â
WHERE: Adorama 42 W 18th St (bet 5th & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10011
Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
PRODUCERS, The Script
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September 4, 2016

âP. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney!â Donât 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 â22 Rules of Storytellingâ? 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 Marlin and Dory? Will Nemo get a love interest? Whatâs happened in the entire underwater world of Nemo in the last thirteen years? And howâs his fin?! [SPOILER WARNING]
Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
YouTube:Â WATCH The Script Podcast LIVE: "Finding Dory" HERE
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Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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September 4, 2016
âYou can fire your arrows from the Tower of Babel !â Â Our LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL of X-Men Apocalypse. Our interactive studio audience and script doctors analyze the newest sequel in the ârewindâ of the X-Men films. How will Apocalypse measure up to Civil War and Batman v. Superman? Whatâs on our Superhero Tentpole Story Checklist? This is Bryan Singerâs 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]
Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriterâs perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.
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September 4, 2016

"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 our comic book expert Alec BLOWS my mind by decoding the relevance of the "Dark Knight Returns" & "Superman Injustice" graphic novel references. [SPOILER WARNING]
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