Succession: Character-Driven Pilots and Procedurals

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 @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdACarl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8Shutter Island Script: https://www.scriptslug.com/assets/scripts/shutter-island-2010.pdfMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carl discusses Slasher Structure and the power of suspense. Get $30 off Arc Studio Pro @ https://arcstudiopro.com/popcraftContact Carl @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdACarl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8Halloween (1978) Script: https://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/halloween.htmlMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/popcraftContact Carl @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdACarl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8Main song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/popcraftContact Carl @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdACarl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://shows.acast.com/62cf0ef4d548390013d9f6d8The 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=8-1Naomi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/naomibeaty?lang=enNaomi's website: https://writeandco.com/Main song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdACarl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.comMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdACarl'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=enWebsite: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.comMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carl argues that adaptations should be considered separately from their source material.Contact Carl @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.comMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.comMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carl dives deep into the different kinds of plants and payoffs in storytelling. Contact Carl @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopCraftTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.comMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carl and Chasey Ridgley talk the best show on TV -- SUCCESSION -- and what it has in common with procedurals. Contact Carl @ [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwritingDiscord: https://discord.gg/Q3e3WHdAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldalbert/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopCraftTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcraftscreenwriting?lang=enWebsite: https://popcraftscreenwriting.buzzsprout.comMain song from bensound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/popcraftscreenwriting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.