Juno (with Thomas Digby)

We recorded this back almost a month ago, but here it is! Lasse Galsgaard returns from the After Hours Patreon to discuss Mel Brooks' directorial debut, The Producers. In it, we go over the film in hilarious detail and uncover why we think this managed to get an Oscar win for Best Original Screenplay.Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https:/www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast⁠Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast⁠Find my written work on InSession Film: Matthew Anderson | InSession FilmMusic by:Intro Music by Oleksandr SavochkaOutro Music by Christoph Scholl

For this episode, we have Heather Stewart on the podcast to discuss Prince of the City. We discuss how this under-the-radar cop thriller managed to score a lone writing nod, as well as if this deserves to be discussed amongst Sidney Lumet's filmography.Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcastSubscribe on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcastMusic by:Intro Music by Oleksandr SavochkaOutro Music by Christoph Scholl

On this episode, we have Adriano Caporusso from Bitesize Breakdown to discuss Gods and Monsters! We discuss how this managed to win the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, while also discussing if Brendan Fraser is able to hold his own working against Sir Ian McKellen.Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 1:47Discussion (Spoilers): 1:47 - 35:35Awards Talk: 35:35 - 1:00:00Outro: 1:00:00 - 1:08:59Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast⁠⁠⁠Music by:Intro Music by Oleksandr SavochkaOutro Music by Christoph Scholl

To celebrate our 3-year anniversary, we are celebrating with an episode on our main show covering the British classic, The Ladykillers! On the episode, we have Gordon McNulty from The Lone Acting Nominees to discuss how this held up. We also talk about whether this works based on its premise alone, or if it works because of its writing and performances.Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 1:55Discussion (Spoilers): 1:55 - 37:17Awards Talk: 37:17 - 51:08Outro: 51:08 - 55:19Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast⁠⁠Music by:Intro Music by Oleksandr SavochkaOutro Music by Christoph Scholl

We're back with another episode of TLSN Podcast and this time we have Sam Meltzer back on the show to discuss an underrated film from the 1980's with Sex, Lies, and Videotape. In the episode, we discuss what put a lot of people on the map, including its writer/director, Steven Soderbergh, as well as some of the more timeless aspects of the film's ideas/concepts.Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 3:05Discussion (Spoilers): 3:05 - 35:41 Awards Talk: 35:41 - 50:42Outro: 50:42 - 53:35Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast⁠Music by:Intro Music by Oleksandr SavochkaOutro Music by Christoph Scholl

For this episode, I'm being joined by InSession film contributor/awards editor/podcaster, Shadan Larki, to discuss Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning film from 1991, Thelma and Louise. Even though we have some hot takes on the soon-to-be honorary Oscar recipient, we do have a fair amount of positive things to talk about with this film. What are they exactly? Find out by listening to our episode!Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 2:44Discussion (Spoilers): 2:44 - 38:24Awards Talk: 38:24 - 1:07:47Outro: 1:07:47 - 1:12:09Follow Shadan Larki and InSession Film: https://insessionfilm.comFollow the Podcast on Twitter: https://x.com/TLSNpodcast?s=20Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https/instagram.com/tlsnpodcast Subscribe on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcastMusic by:Intro Music by Oleksandr SavochkaOutro Music by Christoph Scholl

For our next episode, we have Jeffrey Kare on the podcast to discuss Splendor in the Grass! In our spoiler-filled discussion, we talk about why this is one of Jeffrey's favorite screenplay winners of the 1960's as well as praising Natalie Wood's terrific performance.Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 1:18Discussion (Spoilers): 1:18 - 41:46Awards Talk: 41:46 - 1:04:56Outro: 1:04:56 - 1:09:05Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

We're back with our first episode of the main show on American Fiction! This time, we have Roberto Ortiz back on to discuss how Cord Jefferson's directorial debut got himself the writing Oscar, and whether or not this holds up.Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 - 1:46Discussion (Spoilers): 1:46 - 34:50Awards Talk: 34:50 - 1:05:06Conclusion: 1:05:06 - 1:09:12Follow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

On our last main episode of 2025, we have Thomas Digby on to discuss a 2007 sleeper hit that managed to win Diablo Cody her Oscar for her work on Jason Reitman's film, Juno.Timestamps:0:00 - 2:07 - Intro2:07 - 44:56 - Discussion (Spoilers)44:56 - 1:08:43 - Awards Talk1:08:43 - 1:13:09 - OutroFollow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph Scholl

For our next episode, Riley Quinn is back on the podcast to discuss this 1996 sleeper hit that got Billy Bob Thornton his breakout role & Oscar win in Adapted Screenplay, Sling Blade.Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:21 - Intro1:21 - 39:14 - Discussion (Spoilers)39:14 - 1:10:10 - Awards Talk1:10:10 - 1:12:50 - OutroFollow the Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/TLSNpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tlsnpodcast/⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheLoneScreenplayNomineePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠Music by: Intro Music by Oleksandr Savochka Outro Music by Christoph SchollInterested in knowing what equipment I use for podcast episodes? Recording Setup: HyperX QuadCast S: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/44ShmXb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon] K Kasonic Microphone Stand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4eLqMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon] SanDisk 2TB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/407XNHK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon]  Want to learn more about screenwriting structure or Oscar trivia of past ceremonies?  Pick up these books: Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4nGtcLl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon] Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3ImaCrO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon] Save the Cat! By Blake Snyder in Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3GEFrHJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Amazon] Some product links used are compensated affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time you click through and purchase the product(s) listed and note, there is no additional cost to you.