
A podcast about the first-draft secrets behind great movies and TV shows. Each episode, the screenwriter behind a beloved film shares with us their initial screenplay for that movie. We then talk through what changed, what didn’t and why on its journey to the big screen. Hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm InterviewsFiction | |||

There’s a mystery afoot on today’s episode of Script Apart – and that mystery is how you write a film like Wake Up Dead Man, the new Knives Out movie from my guest today, Rian Johnson. How do you craft a whodunit that’s simultaneously gripping, hilar... more
Today on the show – Edgar Wright is back! The Running Man is his new Stephen King adaptation, co-written with Michael Bacall, and on this week’s show, the three of us run for our lives through the reality TV dystopia of that movie, and its creation. more
Today on Script Apart, we’re off to see the wizards – the wonderful storytelling wizards, that is, behind the first ever musical we’ve covered on the show. In the early ‘00s, New York-born-and-raised playwright Winnie Holzman was, like the rest of th... more
The history books will tell you that World War II ended on September 2, 1945. The filmmaker James Vanderbilt, however, will tell there was still one last battle left to fight as the conflict officially drew to a close. It was a battle to be fought no... more
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Al is surely one of the best / most informed interviewers in the biz
Hands down the best. Al’s questions and observations are always sophisticated and resonate with audiences expert and novice. I especially appreciated the September 5 interview, which was handled with much more nuance and acknowledgement of the ongoing issues than I could have been. I may have no sympathy for Palestine and their barbarian tactics and culture, but I appreciate that the interview was conducted to sway in nether direction, which is essential for journalism.
I have listened to and loved this podcast for years. I come here to escape the world news media insanity political opinions of every one etc… and now this is slipping into that and out of the purity of scripts, film and writing.
We don’t want ANY of your ideology or narrative pushed on us as subtle as you may think you’re doing. It’s not. Please keep it neutral on point and welcoming to all people.
I would give five stars but Al Horner waffles on at the start way too long.
You are just a wonderful and thoughtful interviewer. Thank you for your excellent podcast.
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A podcast that provides an in-depth exploration of the creative process behind popular films and TV shows, focusing on the initial drafts of screenplays. Each episode features a conversation with screenwriters who delve into their experiences, shedding light on what elements were altered, discarded, or retained in the transition from script to screen. This unique perspective offers listeners insight into the intricate weaving of narratives and character development, while also addressing broader themes relevant to contemporary storytelling, such as societal issues and personal experiences that inform the writing process. Noteworthy is the emphasis on discussing the complexities of character motivations and the significance of various storyt... more
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Recent guests on Script Apart include:
1. Winnie Holzman
2. Dana Fox
3. Ryan Coogler
4. Rowan Joffe
5. Edward Berger
6. Shane Black
7. Aziz Ansari
8. Brett Goldstein
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