What happens when a classic modern “Western” like First Blood is reimagined for a world where moral clarity has collapsed? In this episode, Jacob Krueger analyzes Ari Aster’s Eddington in comparison to First Blood to reveal how theme drives character, act

Pluribus isnt just a masterclass in character, its a study in how the world around your protagonist shapes our empathy. Jake explores how Vince Gilligan uses contrast, irony, and a disruptive structural design in the pilot and second episode of Pluribus

With the LA Screenwriting Weekend approaching, Jake sits down with writer and teacher Steven Bagatourian to explore the balance between fire, craft, and voice. Together they dig into why instinct needs structure, why structure needs heat, and how the voic

With the LA Screenwriting Weekend approaching, Jake sits down with writer and teacher Steven Bagatourian to explore the balance between fire, craft, and voice. Together they dig into why instinct needs structure, why structure needs heat, and how the voic

What do bad jokes, fake smiles, and status games have to do with story structure? In this episode, Jacob Krueger breaks down The Studios pilot to show how Matt Remicks first few minutes on screen dont just reveal his character, they build the entire en

Many writers rush to the inciting incident around page 10-12, weakening their scripts foundation. Jake Krueger shows how slowing down and embracing presence can transform your writing and creative journey.

In this episode of the Write Your Screenplay Podcast, Jacob Krueger analyzes Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another, revealing how theme, character development, and structure shape a screenplays emotional impact. Learn practical rewriting strate

In this Write Your Screenplay Podcast episode, Jacob Krueger analyzes Amazons The Girlfriend to explore how the game of the scene fuels a lasting series engine. Learn why mirrored perspectives, foils, and escalation drive audience engagementand what h

Thinking about writing a horror movie as your way into Hollywood? Horror is an $8.5 billion genre hungry for new voices and original stories. In this episode of the Write Your Screenplay Podcast, Jaco

In this episode of the Write Your Screenplay Podcast, Jacob Krueger explores how K-Pop Demon Hunters transforms a wild premise into a moving story. Youll discover 3 tools every writer can use to elevate their screenwriting: research that makes your world