Kill the Cat

Dec 26 2022 14

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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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Announcement

Dec 26 2022 1 mins

An announcement about the future of Kill the Cat.

Marvel Madness! Hawkeye - How to Earn Your Tropes

Dec 24 2022 44 mins

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 r

Marvel Madness! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - How to Do Banter

Dec 17 2022 23 mins

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

Marvel Madness! WandaVision - How to Blend Genre

Nov 21 2022 27 mins

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

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

Oct 01 2022 23 mins

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 beco

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

Sep 03 2022 32 mins

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 em

Marvel Madness! Captain America - How to Create An Inspiring Character (ft. Brian Bitner)

Aug 06 2022 47 mins

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 fi

28 A Quiet Place - How to Create A Monster

Jul 01 2022 19 mins

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 a

27 Phineas and Ferb - How to Use Formulas

Jun 03 2022 28 mins

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 podcas

26 Toy Story 2 - How to Create A Perfect Sequel

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