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The Writer's Cut: A Screenwriting Podcast

Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens
Writers Guild Of America
Writers Guild Award
World War II
Gene Kelly
Comedy
Academy Awards
Musicals
Billy Wilder
Frank Sinatra
The Apartment
Sitting Pretty
Gregory Peck
Mr. Roberts
James Cagney
Doris Day
The Birdcage
12 Angry Men
New York City
Gigi
On the Town

The Writer's Cut is a movie podcast by screenwriters, for screenwriters. Each episode, we discuss a movie that won a screenplay award from the Writers Guild of America. The full list: boxd.it/lhVYQ The Writer's Cut is not affiliated with the Writers Guild of America.

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Latest Episodes

The Writer's Cut - Episode 91: Chinatown (1974)

27th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Adapted Comedy - Written by Mordecai Richler and Lionel Chetwynd

Guest: Steve Kreuger

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Hosted and Produced by Andre... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 90: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)

27th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Adapted Comedy - Written by Mordecai Richler and Lionel Chetwynd

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Hosted and Produced by An... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 89: Blazing Saddles (1974) - Special Commentary

27th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Original Comedy - Written by Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, and Alan Uger; Story by Andrew ... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 88: Serpico (1973)

26th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Adapted Drama - Screenplay by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler

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Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Com... more

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Recent Guests

Alisa Rosenthal
Writer and musical comedian based in Chicago
Independent writer/performer
Episode: #81: Cabaret (1972) w/ Alisa Rosenthal
Tommy Callan
Current university administrator with a background in political science, and a friend of Andrea's.
Episode: #54: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) with Tommy Callan
Adriana Laplanche
A Los Angeles-based screenwriter and member of a virtual writing group.
Episode: #48: West Side Story (1961) with Adriana Laplanche
Leah Simmons
South Dakota-based screenwriter and member of My Virtual Writing Group
Episode: #25: On the Waterfront (1954) with Leah Simmons
Geoff Bakken
A writer from Chicago, known for the short film Kombucha.
Take Care Productions
Episode: #24: Roman Holiday (1953) with Geoff Bakken
Jonathon E. Stewart
Screenwriter best known for Cars 3, Smallfoot, Angry Birds 2, and Warner Brothers Scoob
Episode: #13: All About Eve (1950) with Jonathon E. Stewart

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Andrea Berting
Co-host and writer-focused analyst of screenplay craft on The Writer's Cut
Trevor Owens
Co-host and writer-focused analyst of screenplay craft on The Writer's Cut

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#54: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) with Tommy Callan
Q: Tommy, what is your background with this movie?
He stated it was unambiguously one of his favorite movies of all time.
#1: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Q: What lesson are you taking from Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The importance of every moment in storytelling and how it informs character and theme.
Let's Talk Film Festivals: Austin and Chicago
Q: What would your advice be for me or for another, I guess, newer writer who has never been to a film festival like Austin before?
Andrea emphasizes the importance of meeting people and networking at film festivals, suggesting to wear badges to meet other attendees and attend events where conversations can flow.
#45: Elmer Gantry (1960)
Q: What lesson are you taking from Elmer Gantry?
The importance of effectively introducing characters to the audience, quickly conveying key traits, especially flaws, so the audience knows who they are following.
#43: The Apartment (1960)
Q: What screenwriting techniques does the film exemplify?
The hosts discuss techniques like Chekhov's gun and the Pope in the Pool, emphasizing how they enhance storytelling.

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The show centers on in-depth analyses of screenplay-winning films, with a strong emphasis on the craft of writing, structure, and character development. Episodes cover a mix of classic and mid-century works, exploring what made the scripts award-worthy and how the screenplays translated to screen. Hosts bring personal experiences as writers and storytellers to each discussion, often connecting the craft to their own careers and writing processes. A standout are the thoughtful, craft-forward conversations that pair historical context with practical insights for aspiring screenwriters, making it especially useful for listeners who want to learn how successful screenplays are built and executed on film.

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