16. Should We "Save the Cat" or Let It Die? A Discussion About Script Structure

16. Should We "Save the Cat" or Let It Die? A Discussion About Script Structure

Author: Mama Bear Studios October 5, 2018 Duration: 38:56

Save the Cat (By Blake Snyder) // On Amazon

The "Beat Sheet," a now classic writing tool for analyzing a script // Here's one for STAR WARS

Joseph Campbell links //

A cool video explaining his stuff (“The hero’s journey”)

Lethal Weapon // "I'm too old for this shit" // "Do Ya Really Wanna Jump? Let's Do It"

Youʼve Got Mail

Dumb And Dumber // "So youʼre sayin' Thereʼs a Chance"

Princess Bride // "Have fun storming the castle"

Adaptation //

Watch the Trailer

Robert McKee Seminar Scene

Robert McKee talking about the dangers of formulaic screenwriting

Charlie Kauffman // Long ass (but worth a watch) Screenwriting Master Class

Watchmen // Watch the Trailer

What to Know for your FIRST TIME HAVING SEX

Children of Men // Watch the trailer

AMP studios // Check out the website

2001: A Space Odyssey // A great behind the scenes video

Mulholland Drive // Watch the trailer



Credits and Personal Links:

A Mama Bear Studios Production // Mama Bear Studios’ Website

Produced and edited by: Isaiah Smallman

Executive Producer: Jon Schimpf

Opening music: "The Get Down," Produced by Summer Dregs

Outro music: Composed and Recorded by Tom Paulus and Max Belz

Cover Art by: Nate Giordano

Show Website | ThatWay.fm

Show Twitter | @ThatWayPod

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Ever feel like you're just winging it, whether in your career or just trying to understand the latest TV show everyone's talking about? That's the spirit of I Guess We'll Do It That Way, a weekly podcast from Mama Bear Studios. Hosts Isaiah and Jon bring a mix of genuine curiosity and comedic relief to their conversations, which always feel more like a chat between friends than a formal interview. They dig into the messy intersection of life and popular culture, but the real heartbeat of the show is their frontline perspective on the film industry. You'll hear firsthand about the unpredictable hustle of producing movies, where the rules change daily and the only constant is the need to adapt. This isn't just industry gossip; it's a candid look at the business, careers, and creative chaos behind the scenes in Hollywood, all filtered through a lens of relatable humor. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting an insider's take without the pretension, where laughs are frequent and the stories are real. Whether they're unpacking a new series or dissecting a latest trend, Isaiah and Jon keep it grounded, making the complexities of entertainment both accessible and genuinely entertaining.
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