In this "Nightcap" bonus episode, we are joined for a "Pro Take" by Director and Co-Writer Clint Bentley to discuss the making of Train Dreams, available to stream on Netflix.

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In another Scenecraft holiday special, we deep-dive into How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – directed by Ron Howard, and starring Jim Carrey – for its 25th anniversary!

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In this "Nightcap" bonus episode, we are joined for a "Pro Take" by Writer William Broyles Jr. to discuss his screenplay for Cast Away, in celebration of its 25th anniversary!

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we are joined by friend of the show, Ren, as we break down the entirety of Chuck Noland's time on "The Island" in Cast Away (2000), directed by Robert Zemeckis.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:01:23

The Human Condition (1959-1961), Frankenstein (2025), Eternity (2003), Predator: Badlands (2025)

Cast Away (General Review) ~ 00:15:37

Scene Selection ("The Island") ~ 00:30:14

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "River of Hills" chase sequence from One Battle After Another (2025), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:39

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), M3gan 2.0 (2025), Mystic River (2003), Bugonia (2025), The Matrix (in Cosm) (1999), Wake Up Dead Man (2025)

One Battle After Another (General Review) ~ 00:19:47

Scene Selection ("River of Hills") ~ 00:28:30

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Falling with Style" rocket sequence from Pixar's Toy Story (1995), directed by John Lasseter.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:38

Caught Stealing (2025), The Fountain (2006), Materialists (2025), Task (2025), KPop Demon Hunters (2025), The Paper (2025)

Toy Story (General Review) ~ 00:23:13

Scene Selection ("Falling with Style") ~ 00:34:26

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In this "Nightcap" episode, we are joined for a "Pro Take" by Jason Collins, Leo Satkovich & Melizah Wheat (the Hair, Makeup & Special Effects team on the film) to talk Aunt Gladys, veggie peelers, and more!

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In this episode of Scenecraft, we break down the "Archer's Nightmare" scene from Weapons (2025), directed by Zach Cregger.

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— Show Notes —

Quick Takes ~ 00:00:36

The Naked Gun (2025), Eddington (2025), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Broad City (2014-2019), Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006), Together (2025)

Weapons (General Review) ~ 00:23:26

Scene Selection ("Archer's Nightmare") ~ 00:31:28

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