The Silence of the Lambs - Dissecting a Scene

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The Silence of the Lambs is filled with compelling, tense scenes between Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling. In this video, we look at the anatomy of a scene. How each follows a three act structure, and plays a larger role in the narrative.
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[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

What movies would you like to see us cover in a future video?! Also, keep an eye out for podcast episode on The Silence of the Lambs-you can check out the podcast here: bit.ly/beyondthescreenplay

[@brunoschaves_]

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[@tidepride86]

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

[@elmojedburgh3481]

Me And Earl And The Dying Girl Or Perfect Blue

[@williambrown1448]

Baby Driver, not only an amazing film and screenplay, but also an very unique and masterful use of music, that is integrated into the screenplay. I also think that something Edgar Wright is a true master at is set up and payoffs in his films, examples of recurring lines etc. Also Shane Blacks the Nice Guys

[@amanms1999]

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[@drhenrywaltonjonesjr]

Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins are absolutely magnificent in this masterpiece. It’s so strange being threatened so deeply by Lecter when he’s behind bars, the scripting of his psychological manipulation was fantastic. Edit: Behind reinforced glass sorry- adding even more intimidation to the scene.

[@drhenrywaltonjonesjr]

NorthernLights Need to give it a rewatch- haven’t watched it in at least 5 years: the courtroom scene gives me chills every time

[@alanlee1355]

Truelly brilliant

[@alanlee1355]

Lecter was never threatened

[@drhenrywaltonjonesjr]

Alan Lee He’s always in control

[@alanlee1355]

@@drhenrywaltonjonesjr i know

[@LostCosmonauts]

...And now I'm reminded that Every Frame A Painting's still dead :( Fingers crossed that Michael and this channel sticks around a lot longer.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I kind of consider this a spiritual companion piece to their “Who Wins the Scene” video

[@StuartLoria]

I hear you

[@KeyblademasterDovahkiin]

Do you mean the channel's dead, or did the guy actually die??

[@amanms1999]

@@KeyblademasterDovahkiin the channel is dead. Not the guy. It says that their channel is closed in their channel description

[@FunkyFerretJr]

what are you doing here Erick??? I was just watching the meepo guide XD

[@rayhoodoo847]

Hey Screenplay, Michael here

[@mashalkhan8261]

Please put vsauce music in your videos, after the line hey LFTS, michael here and then say some shit like tarantino writes stuff or does he and then cue vsauce music

[@rayhoodoo847]

@@mashalkhan8261 bruh that would be epic

[@TheUnintentionalWildCard]

YYYEESSS

[@bradbell4022]

That thing Hopkins does sucking air in through chattering teeth (at 20 seconds) stuck with me for years. One day I saw my cat do that, which came as a bit of shock. He was stalking a bird. He looked up at it and did a perfect Antony Hopkins impression. Lecter is a cat in a cage. Clarice is a starling. In a similar vein, I was researching how to sculpt an amputated arm and went to the medical library to get some idea of what it should look like. The books were full of images I'd seen in horror movies like Hellraiser. (Body bloated from being in water, for example) Our monsters are based on real things

[@BehindtheCurtain]

Wow that's fascinating! There must be some innate fear within us that recognizes the predatorial behavior even if we haven't been stalked by an animal like that before.

[@pavanramanuj5269]

I love how even though Michael has nearly a million subscribers he still checks the comments to reply to so many people, just shows how much he cares for his audience and brings us quality content that highlights how much of an expert he is in his work.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

You're just fishing for me to reply to yours aren't you... :P Thank you!

[@pavanramanuj5269]

Lessons from the Screenplay you caught me😂 but you’re seriously one of my favourite youtubers, Keep it up Michael!

[@bophi_true]

outstanding move.

[@Theomite]

There's no substitute for quality.

[@Fleshcut]

The one thing no one has the balls to admit is how Hannibal is actually really charming at times. I'd love to have dinner with him... kinda.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I think that's what makes him unsettling! He's charming, polite, and a vicious killer that eats people. Cognitive dissonance.

[@piotrnowak8725]

I think you can call him the ultimate predator. The ultimate predactor attracts the prey. It makes him more dangerous, scary, fascinating... and hated.

[@paulagolemo9612]

I agree! That shot when there's a close-up on him talking and then he winks and slightly turns his head right... stole my heart. So well done!

[@bm4114]

Lots of people, balls or not, have recognized he’s charming. That’s the point.

[@ZaddyGohan]

Funny you should say this. In an old interview, Hopkins said that he drew inspiration from an encounter he had with a “madman” where they had a meal together, and he couldn’t even tell that the guy was nuts. The interview is somewhere on KZbin, you should check it out!

[@PrincessofErised]

There is only one moment in the film that still sends literal shivers down my otherwise unbothered spine with heart racing. That is Hannibal's finger stroking Clarice's when handing over the file. It was shocking. It was brilliant. That moment captured on film at once, the change from standard tension of potential danger for Clarice to an actual personal promise/threat. What that promise was, I didn't know. Was it a declaration of love or admiration? Was it the menacing stroking of the lamb before slaughter? Or was it another clue for her that he was about to enter the world of actual physical contact that he had been so closely secluded from? We find one of the answers in a later film, some in this one, but in that brief moment, we are given the key without knowing which door it would lead to. SPOILER: It was all three.

[@thesparks00]

OooooOOOOoH. I love this comment.

[@ShoaibRashdi]

I would be interested in seeing a video on 12 Angry Men or Schindler's list.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Good suggestions!

[@logitechpanasonic3]

+1 for 12 angry men

[@johnsd3341]

+2

[@abstractdaddy1384]

I just saw 12 angry men a couple months ago for the first time. Really good movie. Especially considering it's age.

[@emilisamojloska2439]

@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay still waiting for that amazing video (12 Angry Men is my favorite movie of all time, it would be an amazing ve)

[@jasonblalock4429]

Awesome to see a video talking about Silence which DOESN'T focus on the first meeting between Clarice & Lecter. That scene has been so over-analyzed. It's great, but it's over-analyzed. Kudos for realizing that every scene between them is worth close examination.

[@mubeenmoosa429]

Every frame a painting also made a video about the first interaction with Clarice and Dr. Lector

[@BrianRollinsVO]

That is (was) such a good channel. I wish it would come back.

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

@@BrianRollinsVO what happened to it? I miss Tony

[@spooksmagee]

@@SkyreeXScalabar Tony and his writing partner got hired by Criterion to produce video essays. Not enough time for KZbin anymore.

[@reptongeek]

My favourite part in The Silence of the Lambs is when Barney says to Clarice before the first interaction; "He's past the others in the last cell. I put a chair out for you." Gives me the chills every time

[@ishmaeldaro]

I just recently watched Silence of the Lambs for the first time and almost immediately searched the LFTS channel to see if it had been covered. So glad you did this video, Michael!

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

*Fun Fact:* Hannibal Lector and Clarice Starling never met each during the behind-the-scenes. After the scene is finished, they went back to their private rooms and never interacted each other.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Really? Interesting...

[@serenityles4487]

I think I saw an interview with the actress who played Clarice, Jodie Foster, where she said that she was actually a little scared of Anthony Hopkins, and thus she spent as little time around him as she could, if I remember correctly.

[@princessthyemis]

Really?! Whoa.

[@bb2fiddler]

@@serenityles4487 I don't blame her one bit. Dude's one creepy mfer. Though I suppose that's what makes the casting choice so perfect - their characters are polar opposites, it really makes for an interesting dynamic

[@Anino_Makata]

Greg Elchert Yikes. Receiving a call from your scary coworker, whom you've hardly been around, and he talks about eating his old friend. If that won't make you nervous of switching out your lights at night, I have no idea on what will.

[@emigrant1510]

I always enjoy LFTS with some liver, some fava beans and a nice chianti.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

**creepymouthsoundthing**

[@joaomarcoscosta4647]

@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Not only the creepymouthsoundthing was improvised, Antony Hoppings never intended for it to be included in the movie. He did it as a joke, and when the director decided to use it Hoppings was worried that it was overacting. And now it is one of the most iconic moments in the movie. Curious, isn't it?

[@Anino_Makata]

João Marcos Costa Some of the most important moments in history were largely created through curious means. Take for instance, the World Wide Web. It initially started out as a wireless communications program, faster than standard monogram and more secure than physical files, intended for use by the US government to send information to individual security departments throughout the country, as well as to allies overseas. MIT conducted an initial experiment, and deemed it mostly a success. However, there was one major issue. If this lightning fast system were to be hijacked, and information saw the light of day, the public would show great concern over seeing their own government's supposedly 100% foolproof way of moving data being hacked by an unknown party. So, they went for a simple, but at the time effective solution: hide in publicity. So they allowed the masses to gain access to this new form of communication, in order to make sure that what's important will not be found without difficulty. And whoever may take it can be located somewhat easily. And if it weren't for a government's paranoia over a national security breach, this video that celebrates one of the most brilliant films in recent years wouldn't have existed. And you, such as I, would not be here. Having this very conversation. Curious, isn't it?

[@reviewsandrevisits2745]

I was about 11 when I first saw this film. I'd never heard of fava beans (which I thought he said father) and had no ideal what Chianti was. Now the rest of my life when either of those two items come up, the Lector scene and this quote is what immediately comes to mind. Every. Single. Time.

[@aneonfoxtribute]

I must say, I love how you add the original script for these scenes. It's really cool to see what things the actors adlibbed. Like when Lecter says "Quid pro quo, yes or no". That's clever as hell and knowing it was an adlib is great

[@cassidyhastoy925]

Silence of the lambs is one of my favorite movies and I’m so happy your looking at it

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

It's a very good movie, really tense and thrilling.

[@cassidyhastoy925]

Lessons from the Screenplay I totally agree

[@PabloVostok]

@@cassidyhastoy925 it's the last movie to ever win the 5 biggest categories at the oscars - best picture, best director, best actor, best actress and best script. and it was a "horror" movie, one of the most stigmatized and looked down on movie genres at the time. its achievements seem to be larger having that in mind.

[@cassidyhastoy925]

Pablo Vostok I can’t believe that ever happened at the oscars. Now it would never happened with the oscars not letting any movies that actually deserve winning, win

[@Jeckxdeel]

@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Many other thrillers/crime movies, even older, are way far better in my opinion!

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

Thomas Harris has a new novel out at last this year. I'm fascinated by the film as a whole: the creepy asylum, Clarice's haunting memories, Buffalo Bill's disturbed existence, Lector's mesmerizing persona, the workings of the FBI, the feud with smarmy Dr. Chilton.

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

incredible how Lecter comes across as the more likeable character between him and Chilton.

[@lotrgirl275]

I just recently found out that the famous "Chianti" line is not actually Chianti in the book (since that wine would not work well with the fava beans) A man with a palate like Lector's would know that. The director, however, had to dumb down the specific sort of wine for the audience.

[@smtucker0419]

Interesting. I would think a Merlot would be ,ore appropriate.

[@bb2fiddler]

Blasted elves always have to one-up the wee humans

[@andrewsissons808]

Christopher Nolan tends to use a technique where he'll cut back and forth frequently between two or three different scenes, all of which slowly escalating in action, to build up tension. Maybe it would be interesting to analyze how this technique is first written on the screenplay?

[@TellItAnimated]

Great dissection, Silence May be my favourite film. Not sure what that says about me, but eh what can ya do?

[@shellyscreation3339]

All the scenes between Clarice-Hannibal were so amazingly fraught with tension- one could feel that they could cut it with a knife! It makes you curl up in defence or sit at the edge of your seat as if you're gonna jump any moment to warn Clarice to back off. And Hopkins' pale blue eyes did the rest. Thank you for yet another amazing video! If I might ask, can you do one on the Loki-Natasha Romanoff scene in "The Avengers". Idk why, but this scene reminds me of that one and vice-versa. Not to mention, Hopkins plays Loki's adoptive father (so like father, like son? lol).

[@ShatteredGlass916]

Clarice: *existed* Hannibal: *aggressive ksksksksks*

[@goldenapplesaga5446]

😂😂😂😂

[@skinnersweet1263]

I just love this “Quick Pro Quo” sequence. It’s like the gun fight about taken place on the town boulevard. Those two stand firm, squaring off. Especially scene where Claris leaning toward glass that dividing those fighters, then the image, a face of terror emerges on the glass is just mesmerizing to watch !!! Appreciate awesome episode. Keep up good work.

[@amanms1999]

Please make a video about blade runner 2049 or hereditary

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Good suggestions!

[@TedsCoasterChannel]

Hell yeah! The two best movies from the last two years! That would be awesome!

[@itsalexpierce]

Blade runner!

[@TheRitva26]

The vvitch!

[@stoppls1709]

@@TheRitva26 ohhhhhhhhh

[@redflashbg7433]

I know this is a little vague, but I would really love to see a video on Harry Potter and/or The lord of the rings that maybe goes more in deth in what conscious decisions should be made in order to adapt a book into a screenplay. Or, you know, a thousand other themes from those movies.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

That would be a challenge but a fun one!

[@vincentknight27]

“dissecting” haha i see what you did there

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

;)

[@janepotter4636]

I did not understand please someone explain

[@cherusiderea1330]

@@janepotter4636 Answer might come a bit late, but it's a pun as Hannibal's a cannibal. He dissects the human body.

[@bluespark5904]

Bloody brilliant. It is rare to find a KZbin channel that stimulates the brain cells. Cheers!

[@BehindtheCurtain]

I agree. Love LFTS.

[@lutalica1686]

The day Every frame a painting died, A star was born. Now we know that star as Lessons from Screenplay. :D

[@elswhere]

so happy to be here before you hit 1 mill subscribers!!

[@clingclanglarry3327]

I've been following this channel since 2018 and it has never let me down!! I absolutely love your content. Original and unique, this is the only content I care about. I cant wait for the next video!! Thank you so much Michael and congratulations on reaching 1 million!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@damgedroses]

The books are amazing and this movie in particular was a joy and I happily use it as an example of a good adaptation of a novel, it doesn't follow the same and exact story line of the book yet the feelings that the characters create while reading and the tension and interest in the main three figures stays in the movie thanks to good writing and good acting. Btw. You could talk about the movies based upon novels, I find it fascinating for it is not as easy as it seems.

[@alemarquispiano]

Wow. I've found this channel through your Creator Story on Patreon. Hats off my friend! This is how professional and well executed a KZbin channel should be. You are truly an inspiration for the rest of us youtubers. Regards from a Venezuelan youtuber in Mexico.

[@Mucch1424]

You couldn't have made this video at a more perfect time! For starters, I'm taking a screenwriting course right now, and my professor just used one of the Clarice/Lecter scenes as an example in class the other day. Second, I just recently saw Silence of the Lambs for the first time, so I've been eager to see what other people have to say about it! As always, I loved your take on the film.

[@ankushalgudkar4717]

Hey Michael, I know Wisecrack explored Mr Robot quite extensively but I'd love your analysis on the sound design and the importance of cinematography of Mr Robot and how it's possible to create something new from known movies and references all over. Thanks and love the videos as always. P.S. Been here since your Gone Girl video and so happy to see the way the channel has grown with the Podcast and also more videos coming up. Super proud of you! :) Just keep going in the same direction.

[@ChrisManley1994]

“I don’t imagine the answer is on those second rate shoes Clarice.” Hannibal is savage! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@morganwilcock]

I think what makes those scenes so good is the actual dialog, which is just stunning but these are interesting takes

[@aabishpoudel]

How to be a serial killer.... brought to you by skillshare.

[@alanlee1355]

Killing people is nicei personally i care.lots

[@williamwalsh1533]

9:07 the music that starts here is so awesome. I have read Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal. I love them. I cannot get through Hannibal Rising.

[@khailart8858]

You know you did well when my Advanced Comp teacher played this in our class to teach us in our Dramatic Writing unit.

[@funkymilo2956]

You have done it again Michael, great job. P.S. Could you please make a video on how movies with multi-narratives work. Movies like Pulp Fiction, Babel and Traffic.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! And that would be a really interesting topic!

[@stopsomewhere9104]

It’s so interesting to also see the level of interpretation the actors took with their lines. What was cut and what remains.

[@naziakhan5238]

In the first interaction when Dr.Lecter said closer as an audience i feel like he will attack or scared her but he suddenly lowered his gaze and damn that some brilliant stuff.

[@BornAScout]

To date, Hopkins holds the record for least amount of time on screen in a film to still win the Oscar for Best Actor. He only plays 16 minutes as Lecter but damn he makes the most of every single frame of those minutes. It's a stunning performance no matter how many times I've seen it.

[@kimiesta]

This video hurts me. I really miss Every frame a painting. This seems like an equivalent to who wins this scene

[@magdalenaatzwanger5731]

I just watched it yesterday. Gotta love good timing and good movies

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

I love good timing and good movies!

[@imfamoushero]

Before I even watch the video, let me say that Shonda Rhimes was in a 3 minute ad before the video and of course i watched the whole thing. She’s like my idol

[@victorcoyenn]

I have a weird feeling that I've already watched this essay. That, or... there is way too many essays out there for The Silence of the Lambs 😂

[@redlightmax]

@Victor Coyenn Who wins the comment?🥁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4eQnGCmadytrsk

[@DavidKirkwood]

Victor Coyenn the every frame a painting?

[@victorcoyenn]

@@lukehope4484 Same. 1. Whiplash. 2. The Prestige. 3. The Silence of the Lambs.

[@victorcoyenn]

@@lukehope4484 Check it out, a great intense piece of art, 2014. Around top 40 at iMDB top 250 list.

[@PatBatemanAtDorsia]

"Good scenes make good movies" mind blown.

[@codyredd2642]

My concern here, as a writer, myself is; When does Lecter withdrawing Clarice's backstory from her through dialogue, become a scene of excessive exposition? What differentiates that scene from others that accomplish the same thing but are considered or thought of more negatively as just "exposition dumps"?

[@luzvinosorio400]

Those feelings you arise when you watch this movie....is incredible. And now dissecting a single scene is reliving again those emotions.

[@johnpauldagondong2720]

Now I've come to a realization: Screenwriting, creative writing, or let's just say... story-telling is so DIFFICULT. I left the field of Biology because I am so done with math, Chemistry, Physics, and other stuff with formulas. God, I didn't know storytelling is almost the same.

[@DirtyBoySingToGod]

Michael, you are so fantastic. Silence of the Lambs is one of my very most favourite movies and I love discovering such interesting things about it, from creators such as yourself. You're easily one of my favourite channels on KZbin. I feel so lucky to have access to your (and other's) brilliant dissections of such powerful films. I hope you're fully recovered !

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! I'm mostly better now :)

[@Fregmazors]

Very insightful. Lots of information and I hadn't seen it presented this way before!

[@solalchomand5910]

Brilliant once again. You’re one of my favorite youtubers out there, keep up the amazing work ! How about a video about Miller’s Crossing ? I thought the screenplay was just brilliant in this movie

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! I've actually never seen that one...

[@solalchomand5910]

Lessons from the Screenplay oh you absolutely should ! One of my favorite from the Coen brothers, I hope you enjoy it

[@BehindtheCurtain]

Such a fantastic film! Have you ever heard of Dan Harmon's Story Circle? It's helpful structure that''s much more fluid than any 3-Act structure I've come across.

[@august3777]

I've been watching your channel for a few weeks now, and I'm very impressed by the amount of knowledge you have with respect with the amount of information you get from books to explain concepts that you talk about in the videos. I was wondering if you could do a separate video on all the books you use to analysis screenplays?

[@Carina5707]

Jodie Foster in this film reminds me of Hayley Joel Osment in the Sixth Sense. Love love these videos, man. I’m an author and these tips really have helped me drive narrative and keep all subplots in check and making sure they serve the main one. Thank you! Cheers

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

That's so great to hear! Thanks!

[@blairthomas4358]

I think also, we see that Hannibal's arc in the scene is parallel to Clarice's. We see too what he is willing to do to get what he wants and it reveals things about him as well. He is willing to be frank with Clarice and stop playing his mind games for a moment, showing how much respect he has for her. I think also a piece of Clarice is inside his head too. A true quid pro quo.

[@etangbose4755]

I just got the novel yesterday! Can’t wait to read it

[@shortad1111]

You will love it!!

[@giane2727]

i love how you put "dissecting" in it, really fits the whole review on this movie

[@aaroncompton9283]

This is one of my favourite films and lessons from the screenplay is one of my favourite KZbin channels. Great resource for writers even if, like me, you're writing novels, not movies. Thanks, Micheal

[@hamdi002]

I'm so glad you've done a video on this bloody masterpiece of a film!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:)

[@emilyritson3168]

I'm literally doing my Research Project on this film, thanks for another awesome reference to add to my folio!

[@sarahmajgaard3118]

I just saw a video you made I’m Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Could you do one on Sharp Objects as well? I think that story is so interesting, how they completely hid the fact who did the murders until the post credit scene! I was shocked! Such a good show and book!

[@DerekPower]

As soon as you said "scenes are stories onto themselves", I immediately thought of fractals where a large structure has nested within it small subsets that in turn reflect the larger whole. In that case, it's not surprising that a scene is its own story within a larger story. Since you used The Silence of the Lambs and because of William Goldman's recent-ish passing, I'm now thinking of his famous axiom: enter [the scene] late, leave early. (Speaking of Goldman, he famously advised Jonathan Demme to cut a significant chunk of Act II/III where we see Crawford taken off the case and Starling suspended from the Academy.). If we try to integrate this with this miniature story in a scene concept, it would make it seem that portions of it will be gone. But I also think if the scene is set up well - plus the entire story is written well - you can "afford to lose" either portions of the set-up and its payoff because conflict remains. Furthermore, each succession of events can "fill in the rest" as it were. Basically, the "enter late, leave early" is a guide to keep the momentum going and not be dragged into needless lingering (if your goal is to tell a story). But if the scenes are written well, you are not "left in the dust" ... if anything, you are more engaged as you are both decoding what has transpired *and* discovering what the whole narrative is.

[@nMsFreeStyleZ]

Keep rewatching your videos and mate, you are such a strong & unique creator, wish you all the best my friend

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thanks Stefan!

[@pugster8643]

This channel helped me rediscover my passion and help guide me to how I appreciate movies. Thank you for helping me find my calling. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@kalamar2]

you're so brilliant, really learn a lot with your videos, thanks so much

[@shaynamazae]

Michael thank you for this wonderful video essay. Silence of the lambs has been one of my favorite movies and I do have to say that most of the movies today cannot compare to the films made then. I hope you continue to feature amazing films, both mainstream and underrated ones. I do love your passion; much like the same way I have for films. Keep it up!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!

[@mariomazzarella3879]

Great job again 👍🏼 This film shows how a great screenplay brilliantly delivered by the actors can overshadow the main plot of the film, even when it’s captivating in itself!

[@sheepgoesmoo4281]

Could you take a look and or perhaps make a video about the movie 'You were never really here' ? While I love watching movies especially ones like Ex Machina where its quite artsy and thought provoking, I could never really full understand 'You were never really here'. The movie has very minimal dialogue and focuses more on the actor(Joaquin Phoenix) to convey emotions and the scene which is why I found it difficult. But what surprised me was that I realised was that even though I couldnt fully comprehend the movie, I was never bored but enchanted with the visuals, message, cinematography, score. Love your videos! You were one of the few youtubers that got me to start analyzing films that I watch and appreciate them more

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

9:22 No no no. You were doing fine. You had me interested and made some interesting points about script writing, and now this ham-handed segue into your product placement. Tut-tut-tut it won't do...

[@thesparks00]

Superior comment.

[@ShyamKumar-qj3yj]

One of the best psychological thriller and how organically it grows towards climax,,,and theme they explored is thought provoking,,, actors performance is cherry on cake

[@BehindtheCurtain]

Agreed. I need to watch this again. It's been too long.

[@AndreasBouboukas]

Watching all your videos! You inspire me to study in depth cinema, and that is so fascinating!! Thanks a lot, keep up the great job😊 *another great analysis for a great movie

[@brunoschaves_]

Lessons from the screenplay: this is one of your best videos here! helps me a lot today in a writing I am doing. Thanks, Michael.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! Best of luck on your writing!

[@lordodysseus]

This was a great video. I don't watch all your content, usually only when I'm binging or I need help writing. Tonight it's binging and I think I'm done for the night. Thanks for all the work you do.

[@joshquiambao1352]

This is like one of my favorite movies of all time and made me low key want to be a screenwriter. Thanks LFTS major props to u my man.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! It's a good one to study for sure.

[@samuelraji8343]

Awesome movie, dialogue, and acting.

[@breezter]

Haven't even watched it, but already liked it. You can do no wrong, man. I cannot wait to watch this when I can later (during my run!) :-) Also, I take a lot of what you dissect and apply it to my own writing (I write fiction). Everything you analyze and piece together is always so artistic and profound. I try to be as subtle and engaging in my own writing, as well creating such intricate plots and characters.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

That's awesome, thank you! Also-you watch it during your run?! I'm assuming treadmill?

[@breezter]

Lessons from the Screenplay yes, treadmill, hahaha!

[@SquigglyBeasst]

Just watched this again last weekend! Still one of my top five favourites. "Yeah... That was gooood."

[@Munden]

pre-congrats on your million subs! Glad I could be a part of it, it's well deserved!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!

[@popularculture2890]

can we agree that the dude who played young hannibal nailed it. maneurisms, speech, facials, the way he looks when hes thinking. dude nailed it

[@jesusregalado9765]

Tu canal es de los mejores del tema. Soy tu fan. Eres grande, Saludos desde Aguascalientes, México. Inspiras a los que tenemos proyectos.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Gracias!

[@jesusregalado9765]

@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay por cierto hay algún consejo primordial para los que estamos empezando en los podcast. Por cierto Felicidades por tu proyecto en Anchor, tú manera de trabajar es increible, transmites muchísima pasión e inspiras al mismo tiempo. Si un día vienes a México, cuentas con a donde llegar. Saludos.

[@JamesFullelove]

Just watched this a few days ago, honestly one the best films I’ve seen. Excited to hear your thoughts on it :D Also I’m working on a review for this right now ;)

[@authorchristophersweet]

Thank you so much for these videos. Not only insightful, they are truly motivating. You rock. My wish for you is that one day your doorbell will ring and that upon opening the door you find a dozen puppies delivering a million dollars contained in a safe made of chocolate.

[@katherinalastname7077]

I would’ve loved to hear more of your character study and overall analysis of Silence of the Lambs but I’m glad you did a video on such a fantastic movie.

[@brianbitner]

We'll get into it more on the Silence of the Lambs episode of the podcast. Subscribe so you don't miss it, and thanks for watching! anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay/

[@wissestolk]

Damn, always love your vids! Maybe a video on the handmaiden by Chan-wook Park would be interesting? Was one of my favourite movies of the past few years. Quite curious about your thoughts. Love how you could pause on any frame and have a beautiful picture which could be used for any decorative purpose and still being able to translate such a strong plot. Thanks again!!!

[@paperipixels8541]

In case you do not know it, there is a screenwriting book called “The story grid” based on a thorough analysis of “The silence of the lambs”. Great video as always.

[@mikahong]

I'm always excited to see something from you. I'm graduating film school soon and I'm currently working on my first professional screenplay. Thank you for all your help. I look forward to your next video.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

That's awesome! Congratulations!

[@jxlaw206]

Hi Michael, please make a video for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri !!!

[@roseinthestorm18]

I hope you feel better soon! I love your videos and can tell you put a ton of work and thought into them!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!

[@MrMineHeads.]

Omg I loved the SotL! You making a video on it's brilliant scenes is just terrific! Great video!

[@lutalica1686]

Michael is back. \m/ how many video essays are there about silence of the lambs.? Hundreds.? Does any of the others get any close to capturing the mood of the film.? I don't think anyone even gets close.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

:P Thanks!

[@JesseCuster]

I love your videos. Make me realize how little I know about storytelling. .. but I am learning.

[@Azlon07]

Just yesterday I rewatched this film because of every frame a painting and now you drop this video.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Perfect timing!

[@howardkoor2796]

Master class in explaining a scene! 🙏

[@williamwalsh1533]

5:55 Earlier I watched your breakdown of Collateral and after watching this part, I wonder what type of conversation Dr. Lecter would have with Vincent (Tom Cruise's hitman character).

[@Sergio_TGV]

Thanks again Michael! I always know that one of your uploads will be an exciting dissection of movies and characters, and I was not dissappointed!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Excellent :)

[@HAL-vm3wn]

Idea: comparing The Godfather with The Ides Of March, two movies that deal with very similar themes and character arcs in very interesting ways