Storybeater Anthony Falcone and Andrew Wheeler
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A podcast about writing, for new and aspiring writers. Hosted by Anthony Falcone and Andrew Wheeler.
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Storybeater Episode 131: Oscars 2024
Anthony and Andrew break down the runners and riders in the 96th Academy Awards categories for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Movies discussed include:
American Fiction The Zone of Interest Barbie Oppenheimer Poor Things
The Holdovers May December Past Lives Anatomy of a Fall Maestro -
Storybeater Episode 130: The Assassin
Beekeepers, bricklayers, painters, and John Wick. Anthony and Andrew dive into the world of the assassin in fiction. What's the appeal of the archetype, what does it represent, and how does it work?
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Storybeater Episode 129: Hayao Miyazaki
Anthony and Andrew discuss the themes, story structure, and worldbuilding of animator Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies, including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Porco Rosso!
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Storybeater Episode 128: Roald Dahl
Anthony and Andrew revisit a key author from their childhoods as they dip into the dark worlds of Roald Dahl, to mark both the release of Wes Anderson's adaptations of Dahl's short stories and the upcoming Wonka movie.
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Storybeater Episode 127: Aliens!
It's time for the annual Storybeater monster episode. This year we're looking at aliens in fiction, where horror and sci-fi intersect, and what fears and anxieties aliens can represent.
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Storybeater Episode 126: Star Trek
Anthony and Andrew discuss the recent series of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and take a look back over the history of the Star Trek franchise, from The Original Series to Lower Decks!