
Join us as we analyze one screenplay at a time, celebrating its stand-alone beauty as a unique literary device, independent of the final film. From exploring tone and theme to dissecting structure and unforgettable characters, we break down what makes each script sizzle. Dive into the rich imagery and clever narrative devices that create a sensory experience on the page. Hosted by Jeff Barker, thi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsTV & Film | |||

In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, host Jeff Barker breaks down the A24 film "The Drama," written by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
If you're a screenwriter, filmmaker, or A24 fan, this deep dive explores how this ... more
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, host Jeff Barker takes a focused, craft-driven look at the screenplay for Train Dreams, written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar.
This breakdown zeroes in on the first four pages and the final three pages, rev... more
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, screenwriter Jeff Barker breaks down the screenplay for Project Hail Mary, written by Drew Goddard (The Martian, Cloverfield) and based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, starring Ryan Gosling.
If you're a... more
In this episode, we break down the writing journeys and signature styles of some of today's most influential screenwriters and filmmakers:
• Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Social Network)
• Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar, B... more
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The Screenplay Lab takes a true writer’s approach, dissecting scripts with a deep understanding of technique, structure, and character. It goes beyond surface-level analysis, exploring the psychology behind motives and reactions, the intricacies of relationships, and the subtle but crucial roles of side characters. It also dives into distinct dialogue, breaking down what’s good, what’s great, and what’s even better. Plus, every episode starts with an analysis of the logline—highlighting its stro... more
I am blown away by this guy’s knowledge and the detail of these podcasts. I can’t believe he doesn’t have 20,000 reviews.
FINALLY! A ‘screenwriting’ podcast that talks about scripts and screenwriting! Words like ‘formatting’, ‘action lines’, and ‘dialogue’ are spoken by this podcaster (shocking I know!). If you thought you’d get a long discussion about lighting, directing, or camera lenses like the OTHER ‘screenwriting’ podcasts, then you’re going to be disappointed. But, if you’re wanting a detailed discussion of actual SCREENWRITING, then you’re in the right place!
I so excited for everyone to give this a listen.
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