My Cinema Life: The Gift of Star Trek

See: Star Trek Discovery Season 1

Tracking Board Preview: February 2018

Star Trek Discovery

“Why are we fighting? We're Star Fleet. We're explorers, not soldiers.”

The Script Live story analysis event of Star Trek Discovery, Ten years before Star Trek The Original Series, Michael Burnham, the gifted but dishonored, adopted sister of Spock, must redeem herself on the USS Discovery as the Klingon War with the Federation begins. (This podcast discusses the series after the premiere of S01E10 after the mid season break).

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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• Watch previous episodes of TSP here: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, IT, Dunkirk, The Beguiled, Alien: Covenant, Dr. Strange, Star Wars: Rogue One

#StarTrekDiscovery #AfterTrek #StarTrek #scifi #klingon #vulcan

TBP: 2017 - The Final Insult

Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi

“Young Skywalker. Missed you, I have…”

The Script Live story analysis event of Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi, combines the fight of the Resistance vs. The First Order with the story of Rey (Daisy Ridley) seeking out Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), at Leia’s request.  Written and Directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper).

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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Watch previous episodes of TSP here: The Florida Project, IT, Dunkirk, The Beguiled, Alien: Covenant, Dr. Strange, Star Wars: Rogue One

#TheLastJedi #StarWars #LukeSkywalker #Rey #KyloRen #MayTheForceBeWithYou

The Florida Project

"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 Baker’s follow-up to Tangerine includes career-best work from Willem Dafoe and a breakout performance by 7-year-old Brooklynn Prince. Directed by Sean Baker, Screenplay by Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch.

Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World.

#TheFloridaProject #Tangerine #WillemDafoe #SeanBaker #Cannes2017

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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• Watch previous episodes of TSP here: IT, Dunkirk, The Beguiled, Alien: Covenant, Dr. Strange, Star Wars: Rogue One

David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

NYC Screenwriters Collective

Thor: Ragnarok

"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?  

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. 

#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 screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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• Watch previous episodes of TSP here: IT, Dunkirk, The Beguiled, Alien: Covenant, Dr. Strange, Star Wars: Rogue One

Thank you for listening.

Producers, The Script Podcast

Tracking Board Preview: October 2017

October 2017: Script Sales, Hot Spec Screenplays, Hollywood Gossip.

My Cinema Life: Blade Runner

SPECIAL FEATURE: A special tribute to Mike’s grandfather and their shared love for Blade Runner. 

Blade Runner 2049

"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?

Tracking Board Preview: September 2017

September 2017: Script Sales, Hot Spec Screenplays, Hollywood Gossip.

IT (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 screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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Hope to see you there! 

David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

NYC Screenwriters Collective

Tracking Board Preview: August 2017

August 2017: Script Sales, Hot Spec Screenplays, Hollywood Gossip.

Tracking Board Czar Mike De Luca is back with his monthly Tracking Board Preview! This is no advert. Once again Mike has mined the tracking boards so we don't have to and bringing us industry insider updates on big script sales and the spec screenplays hitting the town. Letting us know the script concepts, genres, and budgets that Hollywood is buying right now. 

My Cinema Life: Sam Shepard Tribute

MY CINEMA LIFE is a new short documentary series from the creators of The Script Podcast produced by David Negrin & Zoe Alexander, Written & Hosted by Michael De Luca.

(1943 – 2017) SAM SHEPARD

• NYT Obituary - Sam Shepard, Actor and Pulitzer-Winning Playwright, Is Dead at 73
• Sam Shepard in PICTURES

Tracking Board Preview: July 2017

 

July 2017: Script Sales, Hot Spec Screenplays, Hollywood Gossip.

Dunkirk

"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 screenwriter’s 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.

Thanks for listening,

David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

#DUNKIRK #ChristopherNolan #TomHardy #FionnWhitehead #CillianMurphy #HarryStyles #MarkRylance #KennethBranagh

Spider-Man: Homecoming

“Just a typical Homecoming on the outside of an invisible jet, fighting my girlfriend’s dad.” 

I'm your host David Negrin, and tonight joining me is Alec Pollak for a story analysis and comic book history of Spider Man: Homecoming directed by Jon Watts (Clown, Cop Car, and the Onion News Network).

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

• If you enjoy The Script Podcast please Post A 5 Star Rating on iTunes. 
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STORY moves pages, STORY moves product, STORY moves people.

Thanks for listening,

David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

#SpiderManHomecoming #Marvel #RobertDowneyJr #TomHolland #MichaelKeaton #Zendaya #StanLee #JackKirby

The Beguiled

"It seems the enemy... it's not what we believed."

Tonight joining David Negrin are Alka Khushalani and Kristina-Leath Malin for a story analysis of THE BEGUILED. Directed and Written for the Screen by Sofia Coppola, based on the 1971 screenplay by Albert Maltz & Irene Kamp (as Grimes Grice) and based on the novel by Thomas Cullinan. Winner of Best Director, 2017 Cannes Film Festival. to beguile - to charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

• SHOW NOTES
  • Check out Kristina-Leath Malin on her podcast MY FINAL GIRL Ep. 3 : "American Gothic Horror - Beloved versus Frailty”
  • Check out the very insightful NYT "Still Processing" Podcast episode that reviews The Beguiled and this production pic from the film that speaks louder than words.

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

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#TheBeguiled #SofiaCoppola #SouthernGothic #ColinFarrell #NicoleKidman #KirstenDunst #ElleFanning

Tracking Board Preview: June 2017

It Comes At Night

"The door was already open when you got there?" 

This week on The Script Podcast we analyze "It Comes At Night" written and directed by Trey Edward Shults.

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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Hope to see you there! 

David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

NYC Screenwriters Collective

ALIEN: Covenant

“We don't leave Earth to be safe.”  

Join us to talk Androids, Xenomorphs, and Engineers on our live story analysis panel for ALIEN: COVENANT. Be a part of our interactive studio audience in NYC while our script doctors David Negrin, Alec Pollak, Kristina Leath-Malin, Jeremy Engdhal-Johnson, and Alka Khushalani analyze the newest chapter in the ALIEN saga. Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Katherine Waterston, Michael Fassbender, Billy Crudup, and Danny McBride. What happened after Prometheus? Is Covenant a prequel or sequel to the original Aliens? Have David and Bishop ever gone out for tea?  See the movie this weekend! And come participate in our live Q&A Monday evening.

Logan

 "Nature made me a freak. Man made me a weapon. And God made it last too long."

This week on The Script we review LOGAN -- Directed by James Mangold, Screenplay by Scott Frank and Michael Green with Story by James Mangold

On THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular and controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter’s perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet.

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Hope to see you there! 

David Negrin & The Producers of The Script Podcast

NYC Screenwriters Collective

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