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The Writer's Cut: A Screenwriting Podcast

Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens
Sitting Pretty
Writers Guild Of America
On the Town
The Snake Pit
Frank Sinatra
Vera Ellen
Gene Kelly
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
A Place In the Sun
1950s Film
Chicago International Film Festival
Annie Get Your Gun

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 54: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

17th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Comedy - Screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Peter George, and Terry Southern

Guest: Tommy C... more

The Writer's Cut - Episode 53: Lilies of the Field (1963)

16th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Comedy - Written by James Poe

The Full List on Letterboxd

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

The Writer's Cut - Episode 52: Hud (1963)

16th Writers Guild of America Awards - Best Written Drama - Written by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch

The Full List on Letterboxd

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

The Writer's Cut - Birthday Bonus Episode: Flow (2024)

Written by Gints Zilbalodis and Matīss Kaža

The Full List on Letterboxd

Hosted and Produced by Andrea Berting and Trevor Owens, Composed by Rob Sobnosky

Contact: writerscutpod@gmail.com

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Recent Guests

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

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Andrea Berting
Co-host of the podcast, Andrea brings her expertise in screenwriting and a passion for discussing film narratives.
Trevor Owens
Co-host of the podcast, Trevor adds his valuable insights into film analysis and screenwriting techniques.

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#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.
#31: The King and I (1956)
Q: What is your relationship with The King and I? What are your thoughts on The King and I?
One host expresses a dislike for the movie's themes and finds the songs uninteresting, while the other acknowledges it as a problematic favorite due to some great musical numbers but agrees there are significant issues.

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This engaging podcast offers insightful discussions focused on films that have been recognized for their screenplays by the Writers Guild of America. Each episode features a detailed analysis of a different movie, exploring its narrative structure, character development, themes, and cultural impact. The hosts take a critical look at both the merits and flaws of the films, often connecting the discussion to broader industry practices such as representation and storytelling techniques. Notable for its deep dives into classic films, the program consistently reflects on historical contexts and provides a platform for critical debate about cinema and screenwriting values. It is particularly attractive to screenwriters, film enthusiasts, and anyo... more

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