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Alfonso Cuarón
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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.

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Why don't you take a seat, Script Apart listeners? 'Primetime' screenwriter Ajon Singh is my guest this week, breaking down in spoiler detail his script for the Robert Pattinson-starring thriller that looks at one of the most infamous events in Ameri... more

There's plenty to reckon with in The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's sequel-of-sorts to The Social Network – one of the most lauded films of the century so far. That David Fincher-directed tale explained how Facebook, one of the most powerful compan... more

Live from the belly of the beast – aka a London hotel room before the European premiere of their new movie – Brian Duffield (Spontaneous, No One Will Save You) and Daniel Kraus (the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angel Down) are my guests this week... more

That's all, folks? Not by a long shot. Coyote Vs Acme – the Who Framed Roger Rabbit-esque courtroom comedy written by my guest today. Samy Burch – was famously cancelled by Warner Bros in late 2023 but has since experienced a remarkable revival, maki... more

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Recent Guests

Ajon Singh
Screenwriter of Primetime
Episode: Unpacking ‘Primetime’ With Ajon Singh
Aaron Sorkin
Screenwriter and director whose work includes The Social Network, A Few Good Men and The West Wing
Episode: A Friend Request From Aaron Sorkin ('The Social Reckoning')
Brian Duffield
Writer and director of Spontaneous, No One Will Save You and Whalefall
Episode: What 'Whalefall' Means To Daniel Kraus and Brian Duffield
Daniel Kraus
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Whalefall and Angel Down
Episode: What 'Whalefall' Means To Daniel Kraus and Brian Duffield
Samy Burch
Screenwriter of Coyote Vs Acme
Film/Television
Episode: 'Coyote Vs Acme' Vs The World
Erik Sommers
Screenwriter on Spider-Man Brand New Day
Marvel/Sony/Screenwriter
Episode: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Was Almost A Courtroom Comedy
Chris McKenna
Screenwriter on Spider-Man Brand New Day
Marvel/Sony/Screenwriter
Episode: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Was Almost A Courtroom Comedy
Lou Howe
Screenwriter on Tony
Script Apart interviewees
Episode: How The Writers Of 'Tony' Found A New Recipe For Biopics
Todd Bartels
Screenwriter on Tony
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Episode: How The Writers Of 'Tony' Found A New Recipe For Biopics

Host

Al Horner
Host of Script Apart

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 ratings
  • GREAT

    Great interviewer, great questions and great insight into the filmmaking process. Every interview is always very catered and focused on its subject.

    This is a great filmmaking podcast and film fan podcast.

    What are you waiting for? Listen to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viva la Evolution!
    United States7 months ago
  • One of the most insincere sounding hosts I've ever heard. I don't think it's his fault but definitely tough to listen to. Saying the interviewees name just a touch less frequently would go a long way.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    ghal055
    9 months ago
  • One of the best

    Al is surely one of the best / most informed interviewers in the biz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benjimans
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The Best Interviewer In the Game

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArethaBoom
    United States2 years ago
  • Please Stop.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    littlebird1983
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, insightful questions and focused discussions.
The interview quality is consistently high with professional production, though some reviews note the volume or presentation quirks.

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Unpacking ‘Primetime’ With Ajon Singh
Q: How did you calibrate the degree to which Chris cares about stopping predators while also being motivated by something less righteous and more selfish?
Singh says the film presents Chris as complicated rather than simply villainous. He begins motivated by competition and ratings, but external pressures and supernatural elements take him toward a belief that he is fighting ancient evil.
Unpacking ‘Primetime’ With Ajon Singh
Q: When did the discomfort with the show and its moral murkiness start to creep in?
Singh says the tension was present throughout the script's development: he supports catching online predators but questions turning the process into entertainment. He says working with Robert Pattinson also led him to view the central character differently.
What 'Whalefall' Means To Daniel Kraus and Brian Duffield
Q: What was it you found so powerful about the story?
Duffield says reading the book as a new father made him identify with Mitt's anxieties about parenting, including what to carry forward from his own parents and how to prepare a child for a difficult world.
What 'Whalefall' Means To Daniel Kraus and Brian Duffield
Q: What do you think it is that's behind that centuries-old grip that this story has on us?
Kraus says the idea draws on a primordial fear of being eaten, while the whale's belly also functions as a symbolic space for confronting death and reflecting on one's life.
A Friend Request From Aaron Sorkin ('The Social Reckoning')
Q: The Luigi Mangione story, is there something too complicated or too knotty about that tale to bring to the screen?
Sorkin says he would not rule out making a film about Mangione or any other subject, especially because he does not yet know what he will write next. He says he is more interested in stories that remain relevant over time than in timeliness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Script Apart

What is Script Apart about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-docused interview series that uncovers the first-draft secrets behind celebrated movies and TV shows. Episodes typically feature screenwriters and filmmakers discussing how scripts evolved from page to screen, balancing craft with personal storytelling, collaboration, and the realities of adaptation. Listeners get rich anecdotes about writing challenges, structure, tone, and production decisions, along with reflections on memory, empathy, and what makes a big-screen story feel intimate. The format tends to attract aspiring writers and industry professionals who want practical insight into the screenwriting process, from early ideas to final cuts, often with guests who have worked across film, television, and big‑budget adaptations. N... more

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4. Daniel Kraus
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6. Erik Sommers
7. Chris McKenna
8. Lou Howe

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