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Writing Action!
Season 2
Episode 3
The creators behind the explosions CON AIR, GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS, HULK, ZOMBIELAND and MACHETE debate what makes a great action movie. Followed by the riveting short film SOLD by writer/director John Irwin. A young investigative journalist goes undercover and is captured into a human trafficking ring.
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Co-writers David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks take us behind the scenes of the classic story.
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Producer Gale Anne Hurd takes audiences through her career producing sci-fi classics.
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Writer Dan Gilroy discusses his Oscar®-nominated films Nightcrawler & Roman J. Israel, Esq
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Screenwriter Eric Heisserer talks about selling his adaptation of the short story, Arrival
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Lonergan compares screenwriting with playwriting, and about being open to mistakes.
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Wayans talks about how In Living Color paved the way for so many artists and projects.
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Actress Greta Gerwig talks about taking the leap to write and direct her own film.
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The producer behind Raiders of the Lost Ark and Back to the Future talks about his career
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The Parks and Recreation and Master of None writer talks about his work.
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The producer, screenwriter and crew share stories about the making of Lonesome Dove.
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Filmmakers discuss the timelessness and relate-ability of Jane Austen’s characters.