The Films Of Stephen King (Part 2)
“Stand by Me had a massive influence on me,” said Brooks Elms, WGA screenwriter, independent filmmaker, and world-class writing coach. “I am still struck by an anecdote I heard after King saw an early screening of the film. King quickly walked out in tears. And when Reiner caught up with him, King shared, ‘Those guys were […]
The Films Of Stephen King (Part 1)
“Carrie Officially A Doubleday Book. $2,500 Advance Against Royalties. Congrats, Kid. The Future Lies Ahead, Bill.” The telegram was sent by editor William Thompson when twenty-six-year-old Stephen King was grading papers at Hampden Academy. It was delivered two years after his wife had taken the unfinished manuscript out of the trash — initially intended to […]
