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!
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.
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.
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!
Thanks Beth. So happy we crossed paths. I’m subscribing to your Substack to keep up with you.
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.
I agree. I don’t shy away from direction.
Great work on the analysis. I enjoyed reading that!
Thank you for reading. I appreciate it.
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.
Great. I hope I didn’t lead you astray. Either way, the screenwriting is worth taking a look at.
Just finished Conclave. It was worth it.
Thanks for reading. Full breakdown on the podcast and YouTube.
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!
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.
Thanks for the kind words, Jeff, and exciting! 😃 Would love to hear your thoughts and compare notes!