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Kill the Cat

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

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00:36:30

16 Schitt's Creek - How to Create Wholesome Comedy

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2021/06/04

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 In this episode, we’re breaking down how this show ditches cliche and outdated tropes to provide original, wholesome comedy.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. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want to pitch us your ideas for an 'A Little Bit Alexis' Prequel? Then

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00:29:56

14 Uncut Gems - How to Stress Out Your Audience

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2021/04/02

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 stress out your audience. Enjoy the episode. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want feedback on the 160th

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00:43:54

13 Jessica Jones - How to Create a Terrifying Villain

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2021/03/05

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 sociopath to help you create original, terrifying big baddies of your own. Warnings for this episode include discussions of sexual assault, abuse and suicide as well as major spoilers for Season 1. These episodes

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00:39:29

12 The Platform - How to Build Dread

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2021/02/04

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 available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Do you wish to send us a message via panna cotta? Then find us on the social media links below or email

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00:21:03

11 John Wick: Reloaded - How to Use Intercutting

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2021/01/14

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 how it can improve your pacing both on the page and on the screen. We compare the 2015 script, originally titled 'Scorn', to the final cut of 'John Wick', and discuss how we believe that 'John Wick' was a

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00:53:23

10 John Wick - How to Create a Fantasy World

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2020/12/31

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. This is Part 1 of a two-part series we will be doing on John Wick, so stay tuned for our Part 2 on intercutting. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for

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00:36:04

09 Enchanted - How to Use Comic Premise

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2020/12/03

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 book The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny. Spoilers for the whole movie ahead. The Hidden Tools of Comedy:

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00:36:52

08 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - How to Make...

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2020/11/05

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 charming, and how you can achieve charm in your own work. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want to tell

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00:33:27

07 Avengers: Infinity War - How to Create A...

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2020/10/02

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 universe by removing half of life from existence and how you can use these ideas to make your own villains both more compelling and a bigger obstacle for your heroes. These episodes are also available on YouTube

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00:32:51

06 Arrival - How to Make Sci-Fi Feel Real

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2020/09/03

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 the page and on the screen. We will be examining how the screenwriting, cinemtography, production design and score combine to anchor this alien story in the very human themes of communication, connection,

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00:40:26

05 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - How to Use the...

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2020/08/07

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 and reinvent the wheel, it can be easy to overlook the effectiveness of the techniques that have come before. This month, Kill the Cat is diving into how you can use these techniques both on the page and on

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00:25:24

04 Brooklyn Nine Nine - How To Do A Cold Open

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2020/07/03

"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 "Kill the Cat" to find out. Apologies for getting Rosa and Amy's names the wrong way around when referencing the "He Said, She Said" episode. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you

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00:28:07

03 The Princess Bride - How to Skip the Boring Bits

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2020/06/19

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 only writing "the best parts" and skipping the boring bits to create a quotable, magical, memorable tale that has been passed down the generations. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Did we

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00:33:08

02 The Nice Guys - How to Subvert Expectations

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2020/06/11

"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 break down the funniest moments of "The Nice Guys" to find out how to make an audience laugh by subverting their expectations. These episodes are also available on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to

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00:28:07

01 Harry Potter - How to Build an Immersive World

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2020/06/05

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 immersive storytelling in "Harry Potter." These episodes are also available on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Find us on the social

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2020/05/18

"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, subverting expectations for comedy in The Nice Guys, and how to write the perfect Brooklyn Nine-Nine cold open. Thoughts? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Come chat to

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