The LFTS team discusses Steven Spielberg's take on film noir (is it actually a film noir?), explore the ways in which the film is such a great example of design fiction, and debate the morality of Precrime.

Minority Report LFTS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMPjas_rRU

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The LFTS team discusses why the Bing Bong scene always makes people cry (and terrifies Michael), the importance of emotional authenticity for authors, and how Inside Out is an example of perfect story structure.

Inside Out LFTS Video

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The LFTS team discusses the unique storytelling challenge inherent in these movies and how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has affected our idea of what a film should be.

Spider-Man: Homecoming LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/yXSW9JcQnik

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The LFTS team discusses how Gone Girl came to be the first video on the channel, how the film cleverly reveals its information to the audience, and the complexities of navigating political context and controversy.

Gone Girl LFTS Video

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The LFTS team discusses the neurotic brilliance of the movie Adaptation, the process of creating our Adaptation short film, and all the reasons why writing is hard.

Adaptation LFTS Video/Short Film: https://youtu.be/bsEkGGc5_OU

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Show Notes

Charlie Kaufman BAFTA Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfXcWT_oFs

Michael & Alex's Old Web Series: http://bit.ly/2P4BeOf

Michael's film school "Adaptation-esque" project: http://bit.ly/2P3iyi9

Book References (w/Affiliate Links):

Into the Woods by John Yorke

Story by Robert McKee

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The LFTS team chats with video essayist and writer Lindsay Ellis about Independence Day. We discuss her video comparing Independence Day with War of the Worlds, disaster movies in a post-9/11 world, and the challenges of making videos about film on YouTube.

Lindsay Ellis's video Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KioF1sTQFtE

LFTS Video on Independence Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gu8GQOJhdA

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Lindsay Ellis:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chezapoctube

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelindsayellis

Hobbit Video Trilogy: The Hobbit: A Long-Expected Autopsy (Part 1/2)

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The LFTS team discusses how our videos can change dramatically as we develop them, the differences between the original screenplay for The Silence of the Lambs and the final film, and how the directorial choices elevated the movie beyond a normal thriller.

The Silence of the Lambs LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/bgLSgFDMF1k

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Show Notes

Every Frame a Painting video on The Silence of the Lambs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V-k-p4wzxg

Book References (w/Affiliate Links):

Into the Woods by John Yorke

Making a Good Script Great by Linda Seger

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The LFTS team discusses the importance of considering the psychological journey of a character, the lengthy development process of Good Will Hunting, and the MPAA rating system.

Good Will Hunting LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/bgLSgFDMF1k

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Into the Woods by John Yorke

Dan Harmon’s Story Circle

Filmmakers mentioned:

Gus Van Sant

Michael Mann

Barry Jenkins

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The LFTS team discusses Groundhog Day (1993) and how it exploits its premise, the profound philosophy found within the story, and how to truly force a character to change.

Groundhog Day LFTS Video: https://youtu.be/zSQZvAKfwvA

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How to Write Groundhog Day by Danny Rubin: https://amzn.to/2X3qgMQ

The Hidden Tools of Comedy by Steve Kaplan: https://amzn.to/2SyuNYc

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The LFTS team interviews Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian, co-writers of Searching (2018), about how they took a traditional thriller story and adapted it to take place entirely on screens, their rigorous approach to collaboration and feedback, and the importance of dis-identifying with your work.

Searching LFTS Episode: https://youtu.be/bVFHAvnfW1A

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Movie References:

Aneesh Chaganty's Google Glass short film "Seeds": https://youtu.be/nvo6ls7edUQ

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