A Year in Quotes Part II
East Coast Editor Christopher McKittrick takes a look back over our articles from 2014.
Compiled by Christopher McKittrick. For this three part series, I have undertaken the wholly enjoyable task of re-reading the articles first published in Creative Screenwriting in 2014, and choosing some of my favourite quotes. Some are from famous actors and screenwriters, some from less familiar faces, but all have something of interest to say. And if you want to read […]
Richard LaGravenese and The Fisher King
Writer and Director Richard LaGravenese discusses the ugliness of the 80s, The Fisher King, working with Terry Gilliam, and reveals the three things every good screenplay needs.
By Christopher McKittrick. Richard LaGravenese is an award-winning New York born writer and director with a career that spans four decades to date, and whose screenwriting credits include The Bridges of Madison County, The Horse Whisperer, Behind the Candelabra and most recently, Unbroken. For many, however, he remains perhaps best known for writing the much-loved […]
A Year in Quotes Part I
East Coast Editor Christopher McKittrick takes a look back over our articles from 2014.
Compiled by Christopher McKittrick. For this three part series, I have undertaken the wholly enjoyable task of re-reading the articles first published in Creative Screenwriting in 2014, and choosing some of my favourite quotes. Some are from famous actors and screenwriters, some from less familiar faces, but all have something of interest to say. And if you want to read […]
“It’s a lonely job, you know?” Dolph Lundgren on Screenwriting
Dolph Lundgren discusses screenwriting, balancing creativity and financing, what he’s learned from Stallone, and his role in the upcoming Coen brothers movie.
By Christopher McKittrick. Most audiences recognize Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren for his portrayal of the towering Soviet brute Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. However, unlike Drago, Lundgren is not a man of few words. In fact, in recent years Lundgren has branched out from acting to co-writing several of his movies, including his latest film, […]
Adam Carolla’s Road Hard
Adam Carolla on how YouTubers like Jenna Marbles have changed comedy, and bagging Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston for a cameo.
By Chris McKittrick. Road Hard, a movie which comedian Adam Carolla both stars in and co-wrote and co-directed with longtime collaborator Kevin Hench, has a message familiar to every touring stand-up comedian – that traveling from city to city and performing on stage after stage isn’t as glamorous as some might think. Carolla plays Bruce […]
