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Comedy That Resonates

Comedy That Resonates

Season 2 Episode 2
26:42
Writing Action!

Writing Action!

Season 2 Episode 3
26:46
Exporting Comedy

Exporting Comedy

Season 2 Episode 4
26:46
Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

Season 2 Episode 5
26:42
Creators

Creators

Season 2 Episode 6
26:46
The Heart of a Film

The Heart of a Film

Season 2 Episode 7
26:46
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Season 2 Episode 8
26:46
Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story

Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story

Season 2 Episode 9
26:46
Creating Complex Characters

Creating Complex Characters

Season 2 Episode 10
26:46
The Humor and Heart of Animation

The Humor and Heart of Animation

Season 2 Episode 11
26:46
Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Season 2 Episode 12
28:47
On Writing Chernobyl

On Writing Chernobyl

Season 10 Episode 1
26:47
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Creating Classic Characters

Season 2 Episode 1

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack (OUT OF AFRICA, TOOTSIE, THE WAY WE WERE) and NYPD Blue and Deadwood creator David Milch discuss the inspiration behind creating classic film and television characters. Followed by the suspenseful short film THE LAB by writer/director Ryan Scheer, about two young boys whose summer afternoon in the woods goes horribly awry.

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Deconstructing Nora Ephron
26:47
Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Ephron’s films.
Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Chapman & Maclain Way
26:47
The filmmakers discuss their Emmy® Award-winning documentary, Wild Wild Country.
A Conversation with Roger Corman
25:52
The producer/director shares his indie filmmaking background and extensive body of work.
The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Neustadter & Weber
26:49
Neustadter and Weber discuss The Disaster Artist and adaptation from true events to film.
A Conversation with Ali LeRoi
26:48
Ali LeRoi has worked as a stand-up comedian, writer, director, and television creator.
A Conversation with Tony Gilroy
26:48
Writer/director discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
Portals to the Past
26:58
Westworld writers/producers discuss crafting a world that thoughtfully mirrors the past.
Script to Screen: A Quiet Place
26:49
The screenwriters dissect their horror hit A Quiet Place and the process of storytelling.
A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
26:49
Markus and McFeely discuss how they were able to create a cohesive and entertaining film.
A Conversation with Linda Woolverton
26:49
In 1991, Linda Woolverton became the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney.
A Conversation with Larry Wilmore
26:49
Legendary producer, actor, comedian, and writer Larry Wilmore talks about his career.
LBJ: A Conversation with Rob Reiner & Woody Harrelson
26:47
Academy-Award® nominated actor Woody Harrelson and director Rob Reiner discuss the film.
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