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Kill the Cat
by Kill the Cat Presents
Director, editor and cinematographer Ibrahim Faraj and screenwriter and script consultant Cat Sole sit down once a month to break down their favourite movies and TV shows to analyse how and why they work. Topics include the 'only the best parts' approach to "The Princess Bride", the art of world-building in "Harry Potter", and the formula for perfect "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" cold open.https://linktr.ee/KilltheCatPodcast
Episodes
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Announcement
An announcement about the future of Kill the Cat.
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Marvel Madness! Hawkeye - How to Earn Your Tropes
Our Christmas episode of Kill the Cat comes with a bow! We’re looking at how Hawkeye incorporates some well-loved tropes of both the superhero and the Christmas genres while making them feel both fresh and earned. Spoilers for Hawkeye and MCU in general ahead. Have ideas for future episodes? Just...
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Marvel Madness! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - How to Do Banter
In this episode of Marvel Madness, we’re looking at how The Falcon and the Winter Soldier uses banter. While watching Sam and Bucky snipe at each other is fun, this style of dialogue is difficult to get right, so we’ve compiled some tips and tricks for you. Spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter...
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Marvel Madness! WandaVision - How to Blend Genre
Welcome to Episode Four of our Marvel Madness series. In this episode, we're looking at how WandaVision blends a decade-hopping sitcom with the classic superhero genre we’ve come to expect, and how it all connects to theme and character. Spoilers for WandaVision and Infinity War ahead. Have ideas...
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Marvel Madness! What If...? - How to do Tragedy
Welcome to Episode Three of our Marvel Madness series. In this episode, we’re looking at the Marvel animated series What If...?, in particular episode 4, What If Dr Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? This was by far one of our favourite episodes, and a great example of how to use…
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Marvel Madness! Spiderman: No Way Home - How to do Fan Service
Welcome to Episode Two of our Marvel Madness series. Today we’re talking about one of the ambitious movies of Phase 4, Spiderman: No Way Home and how to do great fan service. Spoilers ahead for No Way Home and other Marvel films. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Are you...
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Marvel Madness! Captain America - How to Create An Inspiring Character (ft. Brian Bitner)
Welcome to Episode One of our Marvel Madness series. Today we’re talking about Captain America, and how flat change arcs can be used to create inspiring characters. As a special treat, we are also joined by Brian Bitner, writer for Lessons from the Screenplay, and cohost of their podcast Beyond…
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28 A Quiet Place - How to Create A Monster
In this episode, we’re looking at the 2018 horror film, A Quiet Place, and how it creates a monster that is deeply connected to its characters and theme. Spoilers ahead. These episodes are also available on YouTube. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Need a method of…
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27 Phineas and Ferb - How to Use Formulas
We know what we’re going to talk about today! In this episode, we will be discussing the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb, and how the writers used a strict episode formula to create an enjoyable, fun show for all ages. Spoilers ahead. These episodes are also available on YouTube. Have ideas for...
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26 Toy Story 2 - How to Create A Perfect Sequel
Welcome to Kill The Cat. In this episode, we’re looking at one of the best sequels of all time; Toy Story 2. We’ve covered a few sequels in our past episodes, and so decided to dedicate an entire discussion to how to create the perfect sequel. Spoilers for Toy Story 1-4 ahead. These episodes are...
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25 Paddington 2 - How to Use Setup and Payoff
Welcome to Kill The Cat! In this episode, we’re looking at the wonderfully sweet film from 2017, Paddington 2, directed and co-written by Paul King. The film uses setup and payoff in a way that stands out as both incredibly well structured and a whole lot of fun. We’re going to be talking about…
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RERELEASE: 24 Sherlock - How to Create A Fandom (ft. Supernatural on the Rocks)
The sound issues have now been resolved. Welcome to Kill the Cat! Emily from the 'Supernatural on the Rocks' and 'Glee on the Rocks' podcasts joins us to discuss BBC’s Sherlock and the elements that attracted the fandom, some things the creators got right and some of the mistakes they made, and…
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23 Avatar: The Last Airbender - How to do a Season Recap
Welcome to Kill The Cat! In this episode, we are talking about the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender - specifically, we’re looking at how the show uses 'The Ember Island Players' episode to do a series recap, and how you can use this technique in your own writing. This episode is a…
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22 The Emperor's New Groove - How to Use Simplicity
Welcome to Kill The Cat! In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most memed movies of the millennium, The Emperor's New Groove, and how this trope-filled buddy-comedy uses simplicity to entertain. These episodes are also available on YouTube, iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts.…
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21 Atlantis: The Lost Empire - How to Create Memorable Side Characters
In this episode, we’re discussing the 2001 animated movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire and how it creates memorable side characters that we still remember twenty years later. Spoilers ahead. These episodes are also available on YouTube. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want to...
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20 Pirates of the Caribbean - How to Use Clowns
In this episode, we’re discussing Pirates of The Caribbean, and how it makes use of clowns, specifically the bumbling pirates Ragetti and Pintel. Spoilers ahead for the first three movies in the series. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas…
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19 The Matrix - How to Write Meaningful Dialogue
Welcome to this episode of Kill the Cat, where we’re discussing Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s sci-fi classic, ‘The Matrix’. In this episode, we’ll be looking at how to make the most out of your dialogue, including tips for setting up exposition, finding multiple meanings in your characters’ words…
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18 The Good Place - How to Create the Perfect Ending
Welcome to this episode of Kill the Cat where we look into the 'The Good Place', and how focussing on your characters, tone and theme can help to provide a perfect ending for your audience. We will be discussing major twists and plot points for the show - so spoiler warning. These episodes are…
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17 Middleditch & Schwartz - How to Tell A Story
Welcome to this episode of ‘Kill the Cat’, where we’re discussing Middleditch and Schwartz, a Netflix comedy special by Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz. We’re going to be looking at how even though the show is completely improvised, there is a deep and natural understanding of story structure...
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RERELEASE: 15 Shutter Island - How to Create A Twist
The sound issues have now been resolved. Welcome to this episode of ‘Kill the Cat’, where we discuss Martin Scorsese's 2010 thriller ‘Shutter Island’ with screenplay by Laeta Kalogridis, based on the book by Dennis Lehane. We’ll be taking a look at some of the tools used to pull off the film’s...
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16 Schitt's Creek - How to Create Wholesome Comedy
Welcome to this episode of ‘Kill the Cat’, where we’re discussing Dan and Eugene Levy’s hit comedy series, ‘Schitt’s Creek’. In this episode, we’re breaking down how this show ditches cliche and outdated tropes to provide original, wholesome comedy. Spoilers ahead for all seasons of the show.…
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14 Uncut Gems - How to Stress Out Your Audience
Welcome to this episode of ‘Kill the Cat’, where we discuss the Safdie brothers’ 2019 film ‘Uncut Gems’ starring Adam Sandler. We both agreed that this was one of the most stressful films we had ever seen. In this episode, we will be looking at why that is, and how to use the same techniques to...
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13 Jessica Jones - How to Create a Terrifying Villain
Welcome to this episode of Kill the Cat, in which we discuss Season 1 of the Marvel and Netflix series ‘Jessica Jones’. We look at who we consider to be the scariest of all the Marvel villains - Kilgrave, played by the amazing David Tennant. We will be breaking down this mind-controlling…
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12 The Platform - How to Build Dread
Welcome to this episode of 'Kill the Cat', where we discuss the 2019 Netflix film ‘El hoyo’, AKA 'The Platform'. In this episode, we will be looking at how to use dread in your screenplays and films to create not only a compelling story but a potent social message. These episodes are also…
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11 John Wick: Reloaded - How to Use Intercutting
In this episode of Kill the Cat, we're continuing our discussion on John Wick, directed by Chad Stahelski with screenplay by Derek Kolstad. This is the second part of a two-part series. Part 1 covers fantasy world-building, and in Part 2 we cover the editing technique known as intercutting and…
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10 John Wick - How to Create a Fantasy World
Welcome to this month’s episode of “Kill the Cat”, where we discuss the man, the myth, the legend John Wick, directed by Chad Stahelski with screenplay by Derek Kolstad. We will be discussing all three movies currently in the John Wick franchise and how to build your own original fantasy world....
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09 Enchanted - How to Use Comic Premise
Welcome to this month’s episode of Kill the Cat, where we’re discussing the 2007 musical-fantasy film Enchanted, directed by Kevin Lima with screenplay by Billy Kelly. In this episode, we’ve diving into how Enchanted makes use of its comic premise; a comedy technique detailed in Steve Kaplan’s…
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08 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - How to Make Charming Movies
Welcome to this month's episode of “Kill the Cat”, where we’re discussing The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, directed by Mike Mitchel and written by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, who also directed and wrote its predecessor, The Lego Movie. In this episode, we will look at what makes these movies so...
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07 Avengers: Infinity War - How to Create A Compelling Villain
In this month’s episode of “Kill the Cat”, we’re discussing the role of the MCU’s biggest purple baddie, Thanos, in “Avengers: Infinity War”, with screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely and directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. We’ll be discussing Thanos’s ‘holy quest’ to save the...
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06 Arrival - How to Make Sci-Fi Feel Real
This week on “Kill the Cat”, we discuss Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 film "Arrival", with screenplay by Eric Heisserer, adapted from the novella "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang. In this episode, we will be breaking down why "Arrival", being a science-fiction film about aliens, feels so real both on...
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05 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - How to Use the Common Tongue
Ben Stiller's 2013 film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", screenplay by Steven Conrad, is a masterclass in speaking the common tongue of film language. The use of colour, mise en scene, and symbolism take us deeper into the life and imagination of Walter Mitty. In our desire to push boundaries…
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04 Brooklyn Nine Nine - How To Do A Cold Open
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is the king of cold opens. From the Backstreet Boys to Diane Wiest Infection to The Full Bullpen, this comedy often opens its episodes with hilarious and unforgettable sketches known as cold opens. What is the magic formula to the perfect cold open? Listen to this episode of...
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03 The Princess Bride - How to Skip the Boring Bits
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...this is the story of "The Princess Bride". In this episode, we tackle why this fantasy film has endured the test of time to become a beloved classic. We look at William Goldman's technique approach as…
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02 The Nice Guys - How to Subvert Expectations
"The Nice Guys" is one of our favourite movies and one of the most hilarious movies out there - but why? What it is about Shane Black's comedic style seen in such films as "The Nice Guys," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "Iron Man 3" that keeps us laughing? Listen to this week's episode to hear us…
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01 Harry Potter - How to Build an Immersive World
The wizarding world of "Harry Potter" is one of the most immersive universes ever written, and is a success that many have since tried and failed to emulate. What did J.K. Rowling do to make this universe feel so real and detailed? Find out in this episode of "Kill the Cat", where we break down...
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"Kill the Cat" is a monthly film and television podcast where director, cinematographer, and editor Ibrahim Faraj and screenwriter and script consultant Cat Sole sit down to break down their favourite movies and TV shows and why they work. Subscribe for episodes on world-building in Harry Potter,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Director, editor and cinematographer Ibrahim Faraj and screenwriter and script consultant Cat Sole sit down once a month to break down their favourite movies and TV shows to analyse how and why they work. Topics include the 'only the best parts' approach to "The Princess Bride", the art of world-building in "Harry Potter", and the formula for perfect "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" cold open.https://linktr.ee/KilltheCatPodcast
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Director, editor and cinematographer Ibrahim Faraj and screenwriter and script consultant Cat Sole sit down once a month to break down their favourite movies and TV shows to analyse how and why they work. Topics include the 'only the best parts' approach to "The Princess Bride", the art of...
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