“Every Studio, Major and Minor, Rejected It” – Christopher McQuarrie on ‘The Usual Suspects’
McQuarrie discusses two of his early films, The Usual Suspects and The Way of the Gun, and the frustrations of trying to get a project off the ground.
Christopher McQuarrie on The Usual Suspects: screenwriting craft, twists, and lessons from a crime classic for film writers today.
Pushing the Limit: Oliver Stone Unlocks the Writing Secrets of ‘Scarface’
An in-depth interview with controversial writer and director, Oliver Stone.
Oliver Stone reveals how he penned the ultimate gangster masterpiece. Read our exclusive interview on writing the script for Scarface.
Writing on the Edge of a Cliff: Callie Khouri on Fueling the Cultural Phenomenon of ‘Thelma & Louise’
Callie Khouri looks back on working with Ridley Scott, and the strong reactions to her Academy Award-winning debut film.
Screenwriter Callie Khouri reveals how she penned the iconic feminist masterpiece Thelma & Louise and broke all the screenwriting rules.
The Art of Humanizing Villains: Nicholas Pileggi on ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Casino’
He said, “My name is Marty Scorsese, I’m a movie director.” I said, “I’ve been waiting for this phone call all my life.” An in-depth interview with writer Nicholas Pileggi.
Nicholas Pileggi on humanizing criminals in Goodfellas and Casino, plus insights writers can use on character, empathy, and crime.
Unmasking San Fransokyo: A ‘Big Hero 6’ Interview with Directors Don Hall & Chris Williams l A Family Film with Emotional Depth
Writer/Director team Don Hall and Chris Williams talk about the new Marvel superhero film, Big Hero 6.
Discover how directors Don Hall and Chris Williams brought Big Hero 6 to life and added emotional depth to the family movie!
