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Beth Lisogorsky's avatar

I can no idea that the “Conclave” screenwriter also co-wrote “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” - It explains a lot. I loved that film and it still holds at my top 21st Century spy film adaptations. Gary Oldman, as George Smiley, in a very different character from his spook in “Slow Horses” proves he’s the GOAT as Brit spies go in the modern age. How cool. Loving your Substack. I’m such a geek for this level of detail on screenplays!

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The Screenplay Lab's avatar

Thanks Beth. So happy we crossed paths. I’m subscribing to your Substack to keep up with you.

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C FEDOR's avatar

Great way to direct on the page, when I do a storyboard I always leave clues like this so that in the visual exposition it is easier to decipher the line of sight for the camera.

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The Screenplay Lab's avatar

I agree. I don’t shy away from direction.

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Shiona Penrake's avatar

Great work on the analysis. I enjoyed reading that!

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The Screenplay Lab's avatar

Thank you for reading. I appreciate it.

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Juin Charnell's avatar

Thanks for this thorough analysis. I haven't watched the movie yet. I kept thinking it would be boring but I'm very wrong. I'm watching it today.

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The Screenplay Lab's avatar

Great. I hope I didn’t lead you astray. Either way, the screenwriting is worth taking a look at.

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Juin Charnell's avatar

Just finished Conclave. It was worth it.

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The Screenplay Lab's avatar

Thanks for reading. Full breakdown on the podcast and YouTube.

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Michael Koehler's avatar

Fantastic breakdown! Shared some thoughts on this film as well, from a slightly different perspective: https://www.thelighthouse.ink/p/conclave-brilliant-craft-modest-ambition-faith-doubt …I appreciate you taking us through the script in such detail!

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The Screenplay Lab's avatar

I really enjoyed your piece on Conclave. I am doing The Brutalist this week. I saw you have a writeup on this film. I will come back to it after I have finished reading the screenplay.

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Michael Koehler's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, Jeff, and exciting! 😃 Would love to hear your thoughts and compare notes!

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