This week on The Phantom Premise podcast, Julie and John discuss Rossio and Elliot's unproduced script for The Chronicles of John Carter. Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast:...

1941, Germany. Whilst caring for her disabled son, a devoted mother is forced to harbour an injured Soviet pilot in her attic. As suspicion from her neighbours is aroused, she must risk everything to protect the people under her roof. Written by Mitra Kohnesheen Read by Beth Frígot Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss...

In this episode of The Phantom Premise, Julie and John talk about Sean Connery's curious attempt to remake Thunderball (before he made Never Say Never Again). Underwater cities and robot sharks are just the beginning of his problems... Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts:...

On this episode of The Phantom Premise, Julie and John discuss Chris Columbus' unproduced Daredevil script from the mid 90s. Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874⁠ The Short-Fi Podcast:...

This episode first aired in 2022. Brad, Marcus and Caleb share their thoughts on the The Two Towers. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website:...

This episode first aired in 2019. A young war veteran and former Olympian turns to professional wrestling in an attempt to raise the spirits of an 8-year-old child. Written by Tom Burrows Read by Ruth Hayes Music by Michael Oliver Check out our site, thescriptdepartment.net for more about all things screenwriting and updates on our show. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Follow us on LinkedIn:...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Fiona and John discuss Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: Visit our website: Follow us on LinkedIn: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Listen to our podcasts on your favourite podcast service: The Script Department Podcast Network: Buy us a Coffee:...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Marcus, Caleb and John discuss The Fellowship of the Ring, the first entry of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES: Visit our website: Follow us on LinkedIn: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Listen to our podcasts on your favourite podcast service: The Script Department Podcast Network: Buy us a Coffee:...

An undistinguished actor in need of hip replacement surgery plays a cleaner on a reality television show in the hopes of reigniting her career and paying for her operation. As the show progresses, her on-screen value soars while her dignity plummets. Written and read by Belinda Lees Check out our site, thescriptdepartment.net for more about all things screenwriting and updates on our show. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Lorna and Fiona review Netflix's Luckiest Girl Alive. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on...

This episode originally aired in 2022. We review Ridley Scott's Prometheus to see if we can tidy up some of the fuzzy logic. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on Instagram:  ⁠http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment⁠ Listen to our podcasts on your favourite podcast...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Brad and Marcus discuss The Shawshank Redemption and ask whether or not it deserves its place as an all-time classic. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Fiona, Eva and Jennifer discuss Amy Poehler's Moxie. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on...

This episode originally aired in 2022. This week's episode of The Phantom Premise (formerly The Great Hollywood Rewrite) we try to fix the gaping plotholes of The Dark Knight Rises. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on Instagram:  ⁠http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Marcus, Mat and John share their thoughts on Ridley Scott's seminal science fiction classic, Blade Runner. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES:  ⁠https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment⁠ Visit our website:  ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠ Follow us on...

This episode originally aired in 2022. A traumatised victim of intimate partner violence is struggling to maintain her equilibrium as a yoga teacher in a new community. Her fragile health is threatened by the unexpected arrival of her ex-partner. Written by Belinda Lees Read by Ruth Hayes For more great stories, visit www.thescriptdepartment.net Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Follow us on...

This epsiode originally aired in 2022. This week we review Ridley Scott's Prometheus to see if we can tidy up some of the fuzzy logic. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment Listen to our podcasts on your favourite podcast service: The...

This episode originally aired in 2023. Fiona and Lorna discuss Fleabag and it's adaptation from stage to screen. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram:...

This week, in preparation for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Julie and John look at the rejected 2008 screenplay for the fourth film in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, written by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas. Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment Listen to our podcasts...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Marcus and Fiona discuss Hitchcock's Psycho from 1960 and see if it deserves a place in The Script Department vaults. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel for FULL EPISODES: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram:...

Eve, an elderly widow, has lived alone in her cottage for years. Frail and scared to leave her home, she spends her days avoiding neighbours and old friends. That is, until a mischievous dog shows up, disturbs her peace, and leads her out into the world. Written by Katie Sullivan Read by Beth Frigot Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts:...

This episode originally aired in 2022.  Marcus and John go off on a rant today... Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Facebook:...

This episode originally aired in 2022. Fiona and Lorna review Rocks. Subscribe and ring the notification bell for daily screenwriting videos. Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://youtube.com/c/TheScriptDepartment Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Facebook:...

This episode originally aired in 2022. In this episode, Brad and John are looking at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Presented by Brad Brookes. Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment Listen to our podcasts on your favourite podcast service: The Script Department...