How Billy Bob Thornton Wrote and Directed ‘Sling Blade’: The Craft Behind a Cult Classic
In this excerpt from a classic interview with Creative Screenwriting, Billy Bob Thornton discusses his critically-acclaimed film Sling Blade.
Billy Bob Thornton reveals how he wrote and directed the violent indie classic Sling Blade. Useful insights for screenwriters!
Shakespeare on Ecstasy: Baz Luhrmann on Reimagining Romeo + Juliet for a New Generation
Baz Luhrmann discusses his second film, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet.
Director Baz Luhrmann reveals how he transformed Shakespeare into a neon-soaked masterpiece. A masterclass for screenwriters.
“It’s just a movie” – Peter Jackson on The Lord of the Rings
With the final instalment of The Hobbit just hitting the big screen, we return to Creative Screenwriting's detailed interview with Peter Jackson, just prior to the release of the first instalment of The Lord of the Rings.
From Bad Taste to Middle Earth: Peter Jackson’s Journey to The Lord of the Rings.
Shane Black Interview: Life After ‘Lethal Weapon’ & ‘The Long Kiss Goodnight’
An in-depth interview with action genre pioneer Shane Black.
Screenwriting legend Shane Black talks crafting Lethal Weapon, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and defining the modern action-thriller.
John Carpenter Discusses “The Thing:” Behind the Scenes of the 1982 Horror Masterpiece
John Carpenter analyses the script of his most celebrated movie, and why it was lambasted at the time.
Horror filmmaker John Carpenter on The Thing: a deep interview on practical effects, score, casting, tension, and legacy—insight from the horror auteur and filmmaker.
