INT. ANALYSIS
A podcast that analyzes movie scripts in depth. Hosted by Evan Wessman, Jelani Kelly, and Karla Cortes. Each episode, we look at one movie and discuss what creative choices were made that allow it to rise above others like it (and sometimes where it could have done better).
Now that The Snyder Cut is out we talk about our expectations for it our general feelings on the final product, comparing it to the Wheedon cut, and what this film's legacy will be moving forward.
Upcoming episodes: Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.
Time Stamps
Expectations - 0:00
General Reactions - 9:35
Pacing and Dialogue - 33:30
The film's potential legacy - 52:00
Outro - 1:17:00
Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month.
You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon.
Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appWe look at the pilot of Sherlock in this episode and examine how it revives a classic character, its introduction of the show's theme, what makes for a good pilot, and why this John Watson is fiction's greatest sidekick.
Upcoming episodes: Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.
Time Stamps
Initial Reactions - 0:00
Evan's relationship to the show - 8:00
Updating Sherlock for the 21st Century - 14:30
Introducing a theme - 43:05
Crafting a Pilot - 50:35
John Watson The Sidekick Character - 1:19:30
Outro - 1:37:00
Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month.
You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon.
Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appWe continue and conclude our Chocolate Factory series with the 2005 adaptation from Tim Burton. This time we discuss Willy Wonka's personality and backstory, the theme of family, the movie's tone, then compare all three versions and speculate about the upcoming origin story show.
Upcoming episodes: Sherlock A Study in Pink, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.
Time Stamps
Initial Reactions - 1:00
Willy Wonka - 9:02
Family - 25:00
Tone - 35:20
Comparing all 3 - 46:40
Outro - 1:15:00
Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month.
You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon.
Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode, we discuss the classic Roald Dahl book and its original movie adaptation and the differences between them, as well as how the story works with a passive protagonist and the message of the story.
Time stamps
Differences from book 10:32
A Passive Protagonist 46:40
Message 53:25
Outro 1:07:54
Upcoming episodes: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.
Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month.
You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon.
Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode we look at Space Jam, how it deals with its perfect premise, its impact, sports movies, and Michael Jordan.
Upcoming episodes: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry
We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy.
Our video essay on A Quiet Place | Show Don't Tell is up on our YouTube channel.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn our very long season 3 premiere, we tackle the MPAA Ratings system, our relationships with it, how effective it is, the ways it shapes the film landscape, and if there is a better system that could be created in its place.
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Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
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Follow Chayse on Twitter @mrchaysemac and listen to The Afternoon Tune.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appWe give our hot but very different takes on the new Wonder Woman sequel, digging into the content of the story and how it was executed.
Upcoming Episodes: Space Jam, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate factory.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry
We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy.
Our video essay on Shrek | The Simple Character Arc is up on our YouTube channel.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn today's episode we look at some of what made Good Will Hunting a classic like how Sean is one of the best mentor characters ever, how important being emotionally true is in a story, how to craft good character relationships, and the purpose of the many anecdotes in the movie.
We have a Patreon. For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes for each show.
Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode we look at a lesser-known social experiment movie and examine how it approaches character design, social critique, and how the premise and designing principle are crafted to create its social experiment.
Upcoming Episodes: Good Will Hunting, Space Jam.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry
We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy.
Our video essay on Shrek | The Simple Character Arc is up on our YouTube channel.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode we look at an underrated gem with some good writing lessons. Topics include the world of fashion, introductions and gaining access to characters, amplifying conflict, and forcing your protagonist into hard choices.
We have a Patreon. For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes for each show.
Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
Interview with Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn light of the coming election, we list off a few fictional characters that we think would be good... or at least interesting in high-ranking government positions. Send in your picks if you want, but make sure you actually vote first. And just vote for Biden. Please.
We have a Patreon. For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes for each show.
Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon.
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSPOILER AND LANGUAGE WARNING!! We look at the new season of The Boys and look at the evolutions of its characters old and new, its climax, and themes of betrayal, corporate culture, and white supremacy.
Upcoming Episodes: The Devil Wears Prada, Circle, Fictional Characters as Politicians
Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry
We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy.
A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available.
Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18
Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly
Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appWe finish out our discussion of ATLA with more developments of themes and characters as well as the writing and life lessons we are taking from this excellent series. Also... swole Iroh.
Upcoming episodes: The Devil Wears Prada, Circle.
We have a Patreon. Come and support us so you can hear our rants against the Sam Raimi/Tobey Maguire Spiderman Trilogy.
Our video on A Star is Born is available to watch.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appTRIGGER WARNING. In this episode, we look at the 2016 Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner Spotlight. Topics include exposition techniques, accuracy, the theme of social responsibility, and how that theme is continuing to be relevant now.
Our next episode will be Avatar The Last Airbender Season 3.
We have a Patreon now. Come and support us and get extra content.
Our YouTube video on A Star is Born is out.
You can follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
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Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening.
We continue our conversation on The Last Airbender with new and returning characters, more destiny, parallels and worldbuilding.
Upcoming Episodes: Spotlight, Avatar The Last Airbender Season 3
Watch our video on A Star Is Born
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appAn unexpectedly critical episode. We look at a lot of things that don't work and a couple that (sort of) do in this final episode about Pirates. Topics include the theme of collaboration, the over-complicated plot, the unsatisfying ending, Will and Elizabeth's relationship (and how intensely Jelani does not ship them), and writing lessons we're taking away from the entire trilogy.
Upcoming Episodes: Avatar The Last Airbender Seasons 2 and 3, and Spotlight.
Find our YouTube channel and our video essay on A Star Is Born.
We have a Patreon where you can support us and get bonus content.
Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening.
Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
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Send in comments, questions, suggestions, or requests to intanalysis18@gmail.com
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn the first of three episodes about this dope animated show, we look at Book 1 of Avatar The Last Airbender. We cover the main characters, the theme of destiny, world building, and anime influences.
Upcoming episodes: At World's End, ATLA Seasons 2 and 3, and Spotlight.
We now have a YouTube channel with a video about A Star is Born.
You can now support us on Patreon.
Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon
Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18
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This episode we look at the second installment in the Pirates series. Topics include villains, the Kraken, Jack Sparrow's arc, some of of the messy but interesting plot elements, and McGuffins.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appBWAAAAAHHHH!!! On the 10th anniversary of Inception's release, Evan does a solo episode explaining all the reasons it is his favorite. Creative, spiritual, nerdy, and intellectual. Some spoilers... but come on.
Next episode will be Dead Man's Chest.
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Today we look at the 2008 Will Smith movie Hancock and how it does a character study of a drunk superman, how much the script changed from its original version to the final product, with an unexpected detour into musicals. Slight language warning.
Upcoming episodes: Dead Man's Chest, Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIs Ready or Not ready for the Interior Analysis treatment? In today's episode we look at tonal confusion, how many things violence can mean, the premise, themes, and characters, and how the story could have been more compelling.
Upcoming episodes: Curse of the Black Pearl, and Hancock.
Descended Awakening is available to buy.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appFeaturing Drexel screenwriting professor Matt Kaufhold. Today we look at the intricacies of AI fiction, some questions that Ex Machina poses about real world technology, and the design of the characters, both human and robotic. As always there will be spoilers.
Our next episode will be Ready or Not.
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In this episode we look at the first season of the new Amazon Prime series The Boys and it's more grounded take on supes, several of its characters (sociopaths and all), as well as a few other small things we found notable with it. As always, there will be spoilers.
The next episode will be Ex Machina, which is now on Netflix.
Jelani's book, Descended Awakening, is available to buy on Amazon in paperback and electronic form.
Send questions, comments, suggestions, and requests to intanalysis18@gmail.com
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Original logo credit to Isabella Aktarshenas.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appJelani Kelly's book "Descended: Awakening" releases Thursday April 2, 2020. This episode gives just a taste of what you'll get in the whole book.
Pre-order the kindle version here.
Voices by Ahsan Dowling, Jelani Kelly, Mason Laferty, Evan Wessman, and Lauren Wessman.
In this episode we look at the character construction and arc of cinema's favorite ogre and how three act structure is used to create an effective character change. We also take a couple fun detours into early 2000's nostalgia. As always, we spoil everything... but come on, you've seen this.
Upcoming episodes will be on The Boys, and Jelani's upcoming book Descended Awakening.
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Link to preorder Descended Awakening
Link to Evan's article on Inception vs. The Matrix and Endgame vs. Days of Future Past
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appWe take a retrospective look at the movies of the 2010's. In this episode we cover the most influential and most overrated movies. Karla Cortes, Jelani Kelly, and Mason Laferty guest star. Thanks to everyone who submitted answers for this podcast, we hope you liked hearing them read on air.
This recap will be continued in part 2, which will cover the most underrated movies, worst movies, best characters, best scenes, and our overall favorites of the decade.
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Please send in comments, requests, and questions to erw58@drexel.edu or intanalysis18@gmail.com.
We also have an upcoming episode on Shrek. The original, not the sequels (yet).
Original logo by Isabella Aktarshenas.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appFeaturing Jelani Kelly, and Drexel screenwriting professors Matt Kaufhold and David Greenberg. We go deep into the concept of three act structure, what it is, how it is used, what it's purpose is, and how it can be used to write better stories. No spoilers.
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Upcoming episodes: Recap of the 2010's and Shrek.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appThe first of three episodes about Harry Potter that we will be doing. Guest starring Hunter Jones and Additya Kadalkar. We get into as many of our favorites characters as we can, dive into what makes this such an iconic and beloved series, and generally nerd out about the series. As always we spoil everything, so muggles beware.
We will be doing another episode on the individual Harry Potter books, and an interview with a young fan (Amanda Wessman).
Other upcoming episodes include Shrek, Casino Royale, and a dive into 3 act structure.
Send in comments to erw58@drexel.edu or intanalysis18@gmail.com
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appOur first live episode. We dissect a rare gem of a movie that both of us love. We look at Amelie as a character, the role of the minor characters, and the unique style and tone that makes this movie so endearing. As always, SPOILERS.
We are looking for suggestions for upcoming episodes, especially for our next live show. Please send suggestions and comments to erw58@drexel.edu.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appFeaturing Jelani Kelly. In preparation for Endgame, we look at Avengers Infinity War and how it breaks the Marvel formula, why Thanos is the best Marvel villain, how it can and can't be thought of as a stand alone movie, and where its heroes are a bit lacking.
Upcoming episodes: Amelie, Endgame, Harry Potter.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appOur first animated episode. We look at how Pixar creates a very unique, insightful, and fun movie through the well-structured world of the mind and showing us how to embrace sadness.
Upcoming episodes: Avengers Infinity War, Amelie, Harry Potter.
We are now on iTunes. Please leave comments, ratings, and reviews, including who your emotions are and what your islands of personality or core memories are. For longer questions and comments, email erw58@drexel.edu.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode we look at the relationship between the film's two protagonist, and discuss whose story this really is. We also examine why this is better than most romance movies. As always, we will spoil everything.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode, we look at Bernardo Bertolucci's aesthetically pleasing period relationship drama. We discuss the relationship of the three main characters, what conclusions can be drawn from the unconventional aspects of their relationship, and how the film deals with the theme of revolution. As always we will spoil everything.
Thanks to Isabella Aktarshenas for the logo.
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Email Evan at erw58@drexel.edu to send in comments or requests movies to do in future episodes.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appIn this episode we look at how A Quiet Place creates suspense, gives us access to its heroes, and lends itself as a smart horror movie. WARNING: As always, we will spoil everything.
Our next planned episode will be Gone Girl, which we will split into two parts.
Link to the original script: www.scriptslug.com/assets/uploads/…-place-2018.pdf
In this episode, we dive into Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig's film, Frances Ha. We touch on themes, personal interpretations on specific scenes, characters, song selections, and much more.
WARNING: As always, we will spoil everything.
Please send in all comments, questions, or requests for future episodes to interioranalysis18@gmail.com or erw58@drexel.edu.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appOur inaugural podcast. In this episode we discuss how Dan Gilroy’s character Lou Bloom is revealed through his relationships with minor characters, how he creates a specific world of filming crime news, and how Lou is revealed through his actions. WARNING: We spoil everything. Next episode will discuss "A Quiet Place".
Nightcrawler Screenplay: www.cinemanews.gr/v5/oscars2015/sc…ts/250889715.pdf
Other Nightcrawler Analysis: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD…wR8mpgSEK2smHk5u_
