PopCraft: Screenwriting

Carl Albert

Let's autopsy the screenplays of your favorite films and TV shows. We'll talk the craft you can learn from their concrete examples, as well as the underlying theories and philosophies behind their storytelling structures. Hosted by Carl Albert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 09/11/2022

    Shutter Island: Open With Your Twist

    Sorry about the sound issues! I've been having some tech problems, but they'll be fixed for next episode. In this episode, Carl discusses the power of an opening image and just how to make a twist work. Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8 Shutter Island Script: https://www.scriptslug.com/assets/scripts/shutter-island-2010.pdf Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  2. 26/10/2022

    Halloween (1978): Slasher Structure and Stakes

    In this episode, Carl discusses Slasher Structure and the power of suspense. Get $30 off Arc Studio Pro @ https://arcstudiopro.com/popcraft Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8 Halloween (1978) Script: https://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/halloween.html Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  3. 12/10/2022

    Rings of Power vs House of the Dragon: Pilot Episodes

    In this episode, Carl introduces the new PopCraft Versus segment and talks about how Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power and House of the Dragon compare using the MICE Quotient. Get $30 off Arc Studio Pro @ https://arcstudiopro.com/popcraft Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8 Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. 28/09/2022

    Everything Everywhere All At Once: 3 Act Structure and Unlikeable Protagonists

    In the season 2 premiere, Carl and Naomi Beaty discuss unlikeable protagonists and how Everything Everywhere All At Once grounds the viewer's experience with a traditional 3 Act Structure. Get $30 off Arc Studio Pro @ https://arcstudiopro.com/popcraft Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8 The Screenplay Outline Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Screenplay-Outline-Workbook-step-step/dp/0578299313/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UGYZOMI49S32&keywords=the+script+outline+workbook&qid=1664304415&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+script+outline+workboo%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 Naomi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/naomibeaty?lang=en Naomi's website: https://writeandco.com/ Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  5. 04/03/2022

    Spider-Man: Adaptational Approaches and the Power of Change

    In the season finale, Carl and Austin talk about the different ways filmmakers have approached Spider-Man and why they made the decisions they did. Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.com Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m

  6. 28/01/2022

    Arcane: Seeding Structures

    In this episode, the holy trinity of C's -- Carl, Chasey and Caroline -- reunite to talk the (un)usual structure of Arcane Season 1. What worked, what didn't, and why is Carl such a hater? Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ Caroline's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carolineputs/ Chasey's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chaseyridgley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.com Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  7. 21/01/2022

    PopThoughts: What's in an Adaptation?

    In this episode, Carl argues that adaptations should be considered separately from their source material. Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.com Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  8. 14/01/2022

    The Witcher: The Difference Between Mystery and Vaguery

    In this episode, Carl and Luke talk THE WITCHER 2x01, how mystery and suspense work in tandem, and the mistake of being too vague. Full season 2 spoilers start 31:45 and end 43:45. Contact Carl @ popcraftpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting Discord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=en Website: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.com Main song from bensound.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
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Let's autopsy the screenplays of your favorite films and TV shows. We'll talk the craft you can learn from their concrete examples, as well as the underlying theories and philosophies behind their storytelling structures. Hosted by Carl Albert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Carl Albert
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 PopCraft: Screenwriting
  • Show Website
    PopCraft: Screenwriting