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Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs
Season 2
Episode 12
Thriller master writer/director Shane Black (KISS KISS BANG BANG, LETHAL WEAPON) discusses the critical elements of a taut, suspense-filled movie - raising stakes, unexpected reversals, and satisfying payoffs - using examples from such classics as ROCKY, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, and LA FEMME NIKITA. Followed by the apocalyptic short film Blind Spot by writer/director Matthew Nayman.
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Craig Brewer discusses his films "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor & Hungry."
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Brad Ingelsby discusses creating and writing the HBO hit "Mare of Easttown."
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David Koepp talks about writing "Jurassic Park," "Mission: Impossible," and "Spider-Man."
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Jihan Crowther and Zach Baylin discuss The Underground Railroad and King Richard.
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Dave Callaham discusses "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "Wonder Woman 1984."
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Michael Schur discusses "Parks and Recreation," "The Office," and "The Good Place."
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Kemp Powers discusses writing Soul and One Night in Miami.
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Co-creators Alec Berg and Bill Hader discuss writing "Barry."
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Akela Cooper and Owen Egerton discuss their love for the genre
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John Logan discusses writing "Gladiator," "Penny Dreadful" and "Skyfall."
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Mara Brock Akil discusses writing Girlfriends and producing for television.
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Gillian Flynn discusses writing Gone Girl, Sharp Objects, and Widows.