Scenecraft

In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "What KIND of American Are You?" scene from Civil War (2024), directed by Alex Garland.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54

The Abyss (1989), Suncoast (2024), Ex Machina (2014), How to Have Sex (2023), Monkey Man (2024), David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023)

Civil War (General Review) ~ 00:17:30

Scene Selection ("What KIND of American Are You?") ~ 00:27:19

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Riding the Sandworm" sequence from Dune: Part Two (2024), directed by Denis Villeneuve. We are also joined by Greig Fraser, Cinematographer on the film, for his "Pro Take" at the end of the episode!

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:56

Drive Away Dolls (2024), Shortcomings (2023), The Piano Teacher (2001), Atlanta (2016-2022), Wonka (2023), Nyad (2023)

Dune: Part Two (General Review) ~ 00:16:00

Scene Selection ("Riding the Sandworm") ~ 00:24:39

Pro Take (Greig Fraser – Cinematographer) ~ 00:53:26

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Baked Alaska" scene from The Taste of Things (2023), directed by Tran Anh Hung.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:01:00

The Greatest Night in Pop (2024), Society of the Snow (2023), After Hours (1985), Anselm (2023), Argylle (2024), The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023)

The Taste of Things (General Review) ~ 00:15:59

Scene Selection ("Baked Alaska") ~ 00:21:02

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In this mega-episode of Scenecraft, we discuss our Top Ten films of 2023 and explore some "bonus" categories, such as "Most Anticipated (for 2024)" and "Scene of the Year."

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— Show Notes —

Top Ten Films of 2023 ~ 00:03:30

Mark —

10) Beau Is Afraid

9) No Hard Feelings

8) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

7) Killers of the Flower Moon

6) Priscilla

5) The Iron Claw

4) Anatomy of a Fall

3) Poor Things

2) The Holdovers

1) Dream Scenario

Connor —

10) Beau Is Afraid

9) The Promised Land

8) Dream Scenario

7) May December

6) The Zone of Interest

5) Killers of the Flower Moon

4) No Hard Feelings

3) Poor Things

2) The Taste of Things

1) The Holdovers

Cody —

10) Killers of the Flower Moon

9) Dream Scenario

8) Maestro

7) Poor Things

6) Beau Is Afraid

5) Anatomy of a Fall

4) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

3) Past Lives

2) All of Us Strangers

1) The Holdovers

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Honorable Mentions ~ 00:49:00

Mark —

Asteroid City

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

Oppenheimer

Connor —

The Iron Claw

Perfect Days

You Hurt My Feelings

Cody —

The Zone of Interest

Godzilla Minus One

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

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"Wasn't for Me" ~ 00:57:36

Mark —

How To Blow Up a Pipeline

Connor —

Saltburn

Cody —

Ferrari

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"Wasn't for Them" ~ 01:05:51

Mark —

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

Connor —

May December

Cody —

Asteroid City

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Top Three Series of 2023 ~ 01:12:01

Mark —

3) Fargo - Season 5

2) The Curse

1) Beef

Connor —

3) Beef

2) The Curse

1) Succession - Season 4

Cody —

3) Jury Duty

2) The Last of Us

1) The Bear - Season 2

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Most Anticipated (for 2024) ~ 01:26:59

Mark —

Civil War

Connor —

Dune: Part Two

Cody —

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

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Scene of the Year ~ 01:30:35 (Spoiler Warning!)

Mark —

Maestro - "Ely Cathedral"

Connor —

No Hard Feelings - "Maneater"

Cody —

All of Us Strangers - "The Power of Love"

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Lisbon" sequence from Poor Things (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. We are also joined by Elle McAlpine, Intimacy Coordinator on the film, for her "Pro Take"!

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54

A Thousand and One (2023), Saltburn (2023), Leave the World Behind (2023), The Shining (1980), The Boy and the Heron (2023), Maestro (2023)

Scene Selection ~ 00:14:25

Poor Things (2023) (Scene: Lisbon)

Pro Take ~ 01:01:48

Elle McAlpine - Intimacy Coordinator (Poor Things)

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In this Scenecraft holiday special, we deep-dive into Home Alone (1990), directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes.

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In another "Nightcap" (bonus) episode, we discuss Dream Scenario (2023) directed by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Nicolas Cage.

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Entre Nous" scene from The Holdovers (2023), directed by Alexander Payne.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:39

Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Priscilla (2023), The Curse (2023–), White Oleander (2002), The Pigeon Tunnel (2023), The Killer (2023)

Scene Selection ~ 00:14:58

The Holdovers (2023) (Scene: Entre Nous)

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Happy Halloween!

In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down "The Exorcism" scene from The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:43

Searching for Sugar Man (2012), The Exorcist: Believer (2023), Dream Scenario (2023), May December (2023), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), Priscilla (2023)

Scene Selection ~ 00:13:05

The Exorcist (1973) (Scene: The Exorcism)

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Bridge Battle" scene from The Creator (2023), directed by Gareth Edwards. We are also joined by James Clyne, Production Designer on the film, for his "Pro Take"!

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:44

Saw X (2023), No One Will Save You (2023), Only Murders in the Building (2021–), The Skin I Live In (2011), Fair Play (2023), Wes Anderson: Roald Dahl Short Films (2023)

Scene Selection ~ 00:11:43

The Creator (2023) (Scene: Bridge Battle)

Pro Take ~ 00:38:39

James Clyne - Production Designer (The Creator)

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