In today’s episode, we discuss storytelling in both the show and video game adaptation of The Last of Us.
Also, we talk about Warner Bros suing South Park and how it speaks to the frustrations creatives are experiencing in the industry.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman and GG Hawkins discuss:
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Jan 26
One Last Run in Park City: How to Ski the Treacherous Slopes of Independent Film at Sundance ‘26
In this episode recorded live from the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, GG Hawkins is joined by No Film School’s Ryan Koo and Jo Light to commemorate the end of an era. The trio dives into personal memories, the legacy of Robert Redford, and what the future may ho ... Show More
45m 26s
Jan 22
The Industry Awakens: What It Means for Your Short‑ And Long‑Term Career
January is often perceived as a slow month in Hollywood, but in reality it’s one of the most strategic windows of the year for filmmakers. On this episode, GG Hawkins and guests Ana Liza Muravina and John Lamm unpack how the industry “wakes up” in early 2026, what that means for ... Show More
52m 40s
Jan 15
Breaking Down a Doc Fest Run: Process, People, and Payoff
In this episode, Charles Haine sits down with documentary co-directors Geneva Peschka and Anna Andersen to discuss their latest project The Solace of Sisterhood, which recently premiered at Tribeca. The conversation dives deep into the ethics of documentary filmmaking, how they f ... Show More
37m 3s
Apr 2021
The Last Of Us Part II with Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross
Script Apart is a podcast about the first drafts of great movies. Or at least, it usually is. Today, in the final episode of our 2021 awards season mini-series, we’re delving deep into this year’s BAFTA Game Awards’ Game of The Year – The Last of Us Part II, with director Neil Dr ... Show More
43m 59s
Jan 2023
‘The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Recap
Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the unforgettable opening sequence, Joel and Ellie’s character traits, what makes the show a difficult watch, and the major impact this show could have on the future o ... Show More
45m 30s
Apr 2023
Super Mario Bros. & The Curse Of Video Game Adaptations
<p>The Video Game Adaptation Curse is a real thing, because Hollywood is stupid. Apparently, it's impossible for Hollywood creatives to take a great video game's story and just make a live action version of it. No, they have to ruin it by putting all their dumb ideas into ... Show More
52m 14s
Feb 2024
‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Review
Charles and Jo give their thoughts on Donald Glover’s new spy comedy/drama on Prime Video, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ a reformulation of the iconic 2005 movie starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. They talk about Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s previous involvement in the show, Glover’s identit ... Show More
56m 58s
Jul 2023
'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3
Bill, Jo, and Juliet continue the 'O.C.’ Hall of Fame tribute by immediately diving into their favorite scenes and overly dated nitpicks for the show’s second episode, "The Model Home." They quickly pivot to its iconic follow-up, "The Gamble," which ignites a discussion about the ... Show More
44m 15s