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The Writer's Cut: A Screenwriting Podcast

Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens
Writers Guild Of America
Sitting Pretty
On the Town
The Snake Pit
Vera Ellen
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Easter Parade
The Men
All About Eve
The Treasure Of the Sierra Madre
Hollywood Musicals
Musicals
Austin Film Festival
A Letter To Three Wives
Broken Arrow
1950s Film
Chicago International Film Festival
Annie Get Your Gun
Father's Little Dividend

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 70: Goodbye, Columbus (1969)

22nd Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Adapted Comedy - Screenplay by Arnold Schulman

The Full List on Letterboxd

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

The Writer's Cut - Episode 69: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

22nd Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Original Drama - Screenplay by William Goldman

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Tr... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 68: The Lion in Winter (1968)

21st Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama - Screenplay by James Goldman

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 67: Funny Girl (1968)

21st Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Musical - Screenplay by Isobel Lennert

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobn... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 66: The Odd Couple (1968)

21st Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Comedy - Screenplay by Neil Simon

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobno... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 65: The Producers (1968)

21st Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Original Screenplay - Screenplay by Mel Brooks

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob S... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 64: The Graduate (1967)

20th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Comedy - Screenplay by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham

The Full List on Letterboxd

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

The Writer's Cut - Episode 63: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

20th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama, Original Screenplay - Screenplay by Robert Benton and David Newman

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berti... more

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Recent Guests

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.
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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

Hosts

Andrea Berting
Host of The Writer's Cut, focusing on film analysis and screenwriting.
Trevor Owens
Host of The Writer's Cut, focusing on film analysis and screenwriting.

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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 content focuses on analyzing films that have received noteworthy screenplay awards, often integrating themes of storytelling, character development, and filmmaking techniques. Frequent discussions revolve around the societal context of the films, their historical significance, and the creative processes behind successful screenwriting. The hosts bring personal anecdotes and insights, making the episodes relatable to aspiring and established screenwriters alike. The podcast is distinctive in its consistent emphasis on the craft of screenwriting, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of film through a screenwriter's lens. This analytical approach provides listeners with a unique angle on classic and contemporary films that have stoo... more

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