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Explosive Action!

Explosive Action!

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Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

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On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

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Nikyatu Jusu: A Conversation

Nikyatu Jusu: A Conversation

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James Grey: A Conversation

James Grey: A Conversation

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A Conversation with Dede Gardner

A Conversation with Dede Gardner

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Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

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A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

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The writers behind WANTED, THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, CON AIR, and SNITCH discuss how they use action scenes to further the plot, convey tension, and build toward a satisfying climax. Followed by Lucas Martell's animated short film, PIGEON: IMPOSSIBLE, about a trained CIA agent faced with an unexpected sudden threat to national security.

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