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On Writing Barry

Season 11 Episode 12

This week on "On Story," "Barry" co-creators Alec Berg and Bill Hader discuss their award-winning dark comedy about a hitman from the Midwest who develops a passion for acting and how they created an honest and convincing story about a bizarre anti-hero.

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On Writing/Directing Hustle & Flow with Craig Brewer
26:47
Craig Brewer discusses his films "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor & Hungry."
On Writing Mare of Easttown: A Conversation w/ Brad Ingelsby
26:47
Brad Ingelsby discusses creating and writing the HBO hit "Mare of Easttown."
A Conversation with David Koepp
26:47
David Koepp talks about writing "Jurassic Park," "Mission: Impossible," and "Spider-Man."
Fact V Fiction: A Conversation with Crowther and Baylin
26:47
Jihan Crowther and Zach Baylin discuss The Underground Railroad and King Richard.
A Conversation with Dave Callaham
26:47
Dave Callaham discusses "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "Wonder Woman 1984."
A Conversation with Michael Schur
26:47
Michael Schur discusses "Parks and Recreation," "The Office," and "The Good Place."
A Conversation with Kemp Powers
26:46
Kemp Powers discusses writing Soul and One Night in Miami.
On Writing Horror
26:46
Akela Cooper and Owen Egerton discuss their love for the genre
A Conversation with John Logan
26:47
John Logan discusses writing "Gladiator," "Penny Dreadful" and "Skyfall."
A Conversation with Mara Brock Akil
26:46
Mara Brock Akil discusses writing Girlfriends and producing for television.
A Conversation with Gillian Flynn
26:47
Gillian Flynn discusses writing Gone Girl, Sharp Objects, and Widows.
A Conversation with Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski
26:46
Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski discuss writing Ed Wood, Man on the Moon, & others
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