Screen Drafts
Clay Keller and Ryan Marker
Experts and enthusiasts competitively collaborate in the creation of screen-centric "best of" lists. Hosted by draft commissioners Clay Keller and Ryan Marker. "Most impeccable taste in guests." - Entertainment Weekly
Episodes
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Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 23min
QUEER CRIME (with Kyle Turner & Juan Barquin)
Screen Drafts rookies Kyle Turner (The Queer Film Guide: 100 Great Movies that Tell LGBTQIA+ Stories) and Juan Barquin (writer & film programmer) join the draft table to rank the 7 best QUEER CRIME films ever made!
Aug 21, 2023 • 2h 45min
COUNTRY MUSIC (with Emily St. James & Libby Hill)
Writers Emily St. James and Libby Hill return to the virtual draft table to rank the 7 best movies ever made about COUNTRY MUSIC!
Aug 15, 2023 • 2h 16min
SCREENWRITERS' DIRECTORIAL DEBUTS (with Eva Anderson & Clarke Wolfe and Mark Rozeman)
Eva Anderson and Clarke Wolfe rank the best directorial debuts from established screenwriters. They discuss the challenges faced by screenwriters turned directors and the lack of diversity in the industry. They play a trivia game, debate supernatural creatures, and discuss the significance of 'X Machina' and 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'. They compare Florida to New Orleans as a movie setting and discuss 'Promising Young Woman'. The notable directorial debuts are ranked and 'Trick or Treat' is selected as the top pick. They also discuss a horror anthology film with a single director.
Aug 8, 2023 • 2h 31min
GEORGE CLOONEY (with Ian Karmel & Sean Jordan)
Seasoned drafters (but first time Screen Drafts guest GMs) Ian Karmel and Sean Jordan (All Fantasy Everything) competitively / collaboratively rank the 7 best films starring Casamigos founder George Clooney!
Aug 1, 2023 • 3h 45min
'90s SUPERHERO (with Dave Schilling & Darren Franich)
Dave's back! Nearly two years after the controversial JAMES BOND draft, Dave Schilling has returned to Screen Drafts, this time ranking the best super hero films from the 1990s with / against Screen Drafts legend Darren Franich.
Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 60min
FIVEQUELS (with Andy Levy & Mike Ryan)
Screen Drafts rookies Andy Levy (The New Abnormal) and Mike Ryan (Uproxx) meet for the first time, literally, to rank the 7 best ever 5th films in a series!
Jul 18, 2023 • 2h 30min
UNION MOVIES (with Liz Hannah & Kenny Neibart)
Screenwriters and WGA members Liz Hannah and Kenny Neibart rank the 7 best movies ever made about labor unions / labor strikes, amidst the WGA & SAG strikes in the summer of 2023!
Jul 11, 2023 • 4h 32min
SCREWBALL COMEDY mini-MEGA (with Maureen Lee Lenker, Oriana Nudo, & Bryan Cogman)
Join Bryan Cogman, a Screen Drafts legend with 20 appearances, alongside Maureen Lee Lenker, author of a screwball comedy-inspired novel, and Oriana Nudo, co-host of the Hollywoodography podcast. They dive deep into the enchanting world of classic screwball comedies, discussing the magnetic star power that captivates audiences. Their lively banter includes heartfelt tributes to iconic films, comedic debates on classification, and a playful draft to rank the best movies of the genre. Get ready for humor, nostalgia, and insightful commentary on timeless classics!
Jul 3, 2023 • 2h 59min
ROCKY / CREED SUPER DRAFT (with Marc Bernardin, Ryan Marker, & Billy Ray Brewton)
Newly minted Screen Drafts All-Star Marc Bernardin joins Philadelphia's favorite son Ryan Marker to rank all 9 of the films in the Rocky / Creed franchise! With guest co-commissioner Billy Ray Brewton!
Jun 27, 2023 • 5h 36min
HARRISON FORD mini-MEGA (with Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, & Bryan Cogman)
First time guest GM Mallory Rubin (The Ringer), joins the draft table to competitively / collaboratively rank the 13th best HARRISON FORD films with Screen Drafts veterans Joanna Robinson (The Ringer), her House of R co-host, and near-legend Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones)! To WATCH this epic draft, visit patreon.com/screendrafts
