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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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00:01:33

Announcement

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2022/12/27

An announcement about the future of Kill the Cat.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cat-sole/message

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00:44:04

Marvel Madness! Hawkeye - How to Earn Your Tropes

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2022/12/24

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 want to say hi? Do you think we killed your sister and you're coming after you for revenge? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:23:26

Marvel Madness! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier -...

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2022/12/17

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 Soldier and the MCU in general ahead. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want to sneak into our houses and sleep on our comfy couches? Then find us on the social media links below or email

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00:27:23

Marvel Madness! WandaVision - How to Blend Genre

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2022/11/21

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 for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Then please stand by, and find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:23:18

Marvel Madness! What If...? - How to do Tragedy

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2022/10/01

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 tragedy and negative character arcs that to allow us to watch our favourite characters become the worst version of themselves. Spoilers ahead for the episode and for the What If...? series. Have ideas for future

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00:32:51

Marvel Madness! Spiderman: No Way Home - How to do...

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2022/09/04

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 something of a scientist yourself? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:47:24

Marvel Madness! Captain America - How to Create An...

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2022/08/06

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 the Screenplay. Spoilers ahead for the Avengers and Captain America movies. You can find Lessons from the Screenplay on YouTube and Beyond the Screenplay wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future

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00:19:26

28 A Quiet Place - How to Create A Monster

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2022/07/01

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 communication that requires no sound? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:28:44

27 Phineas and Ferb - How to Use Formulas

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2022/06/03

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 future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want to bust us to our mums for making a podcast? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:32:47

26 Toy Story 2 - How to Create A Perfect Sequel

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2022/05/07

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 also available on YouTube. You can find Dia Griffiths's article here. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Do you need a friend? Then find one in us on the social media links below or email

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00:29:12

25 Paddington 2 - How to Use Setup and Payoff

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2022/04/01

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 why this is important, some of the things they did to achieve it, and give some of our learnings for how to do it in your own writing. Spoilers for both Paddington and Paddington 2. These episodes are also

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01:09:40

RERELEASE: 24 Sherlock - How to Create A Fandom (ft....

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2022/03/20

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 how you use fandom concepts to improve your own films and screenplays. Spoilers ahead. These episodes are also available on YouTube, iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find Emily's podcasts

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00:23:07

23 Avatar: The Last Airbender - How to do a Season Recap

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2022/02/04

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 summary of most of the show, so spoilers ahead for seasons 1 - 3. These episodes are also available on YouTube, iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi

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00:37:04

22 The Emperor's New Groove - How to Use Simplicity

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2021/12/03

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. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Planning on destroying our podcast to build your waterpark? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill

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00:27:51

21 Atlantis: The Lost Empire - How to Create...

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2021/11/05

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 share your fan cast for the live-action version with us? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:20:38

20 Pirates of the Caribbean - How to Use Clowns

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2021/10/02

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 for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Parlay? Then find us on the social media links below or email us at killthecatpodcast@gmail.com. Kill the

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00:41:00

19 The Matrix - How to Write Meaningful Dialogue

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2021/09/03

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, and supporting your dialogue with visuals. This episode is definitely brought to you by humans and not machines who are secretly using you for battery power. These episodes are also available on YouTube or

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00:34:55

18 The Good Place - How to Create the Perfect Ending

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2021/08/06

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 also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Want to send us some good vibes to up your Good Place point total? Then find us on the social

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00:36:37

17 Middleditch & Schwartz - How to Tell A Story

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2021/07/01

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 and character that shines through. These episodes are also available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Have ideas for future episodes? Just want to say hi? Are you a ghost that needs to find

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00:38:26

RERELEASE: 15 Shutter Island - How to Create A Twist

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2021/06/10

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 final reveal and why they were so effective. We also collaborated on a 'Shutter Island' episode with the wonderful folks at 'Do You Reckon We Can Meet Leo' - you can find the episode here:

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