In this episode of Script Bits, we take a closer look at an iconic scene from the haunting screenplay for "Alien," and discuss what it can teach us about underworlds, moral universes, understatement and atmosphere.

Alien

“Script Bits” is a show for writers, film buffs and anyone else who's curious about what makes stories tick. In each episode, host Brough Hansen takes a close look at one bit (or beat) from a great script and delves into what it can teach us about storytelling, the craft of screenwriting and how to interpret the written word. He provides a brief overview of the film and reads the chosen beat out loud. After that, he lets it rip: he analyzes, plays, tinkers and ponders, showing you how to use all of your critical, creative and emotional faculties to reveal the hidden insights embedded in these masterful scripts.

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Alien

Alien