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Fri, 23 December 2016
Write On with "Gold" Writing Team Patrick Massett & John Zinman Teach Us How to Write Practical Scenes
Write On with "Gold" Writing Team Patrick Massett & John Zinman Teach Us How to Write Practical Scenes

To write Gold, duo Patrick Massett & John Zinman drew from their background in acting to develop practical scenes. They also looked to Amadeus for inspiration on "peeling back layers" and "turning over the final card."

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Direct download: Gold.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:27am PDT

Thu, 22 December 2016
Write On with "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" Writer/Director Taika Waititi Talks Keeping Your Audience Engaged
Write On with "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" Writer/Director Taika Waititi Talks Keeping Your Audience Engaged

Writer, actor, director Taika Waititi tells us about creating a new comedy scene in New Zealand and how to keep people feeling like they're a part of your story. He also let slip the inspirations for his What We Do in the Shadows character Viago: His mother combined with C-3PO. 

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Direct download: 161222_TaikaWaititi.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 4:01pm PDT

Thu, 22 December 2016
Write On with "Arrival" Screenwriter Eric Heisserer on NASA, Palindromes and Breaking the Rules of Writing
Write On with "Arrival" Screenwriter Eric Heisserer on NASA, Palindromes and Breaking the Rules of Writing

Eric Heisserer brings the science world to our doorstep and tells us what it's like to break unspoken rules while writing. 

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Direct download: 161222_ericHeisserer.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 11:40am PDT

Wed, 21 December 2016
Write On with "Jackie" Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim Discusses the Custodian of a Presidential Legacy
Write On with "Jackie" Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim Discusses the Custodian of a Presidential Legacy

Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim talks with us about writing his first screenplay Jackie and the inspiration he drew from Jackie Kennedy as the custodian and myth-maker of her husband's legacy.

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Direct download: 161221_NoahOppenheim_2.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 2:56pm PDT

Wed, 21 December 2016
Write On with "Lion" Screenwriter Luke Davies Talks the "Rapid, Intense Process of Writing"
Write On with "Lion" Screenwriter Luke Davies Talks the "Rapid, Intense Process of Writing"

Screenwriter Luke Davies sits down with us to discuss how he fell in love with the story behind Lion. 

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Direct download: Luke_Davies.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 2:21pm PDT

Tue, 1 November 2016
Write On with "Hacksaw Ridge" Screenwriter Robert Schenkkan Talks Heroism and Writing Battlegrounds
Write On with "Hacksaw Ridge" Screenwriter Robert Schenkkan Talks Heroism and Writing Battlegrounds

Robert Schenkkan returns to our podcast to discuss heroism and writing battlegrounds in his latest, Hacksaw Ridge - in theaters now. 

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Direct download: RobertSchenkkanHacksaw_2.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:50am PDT

Tue, 25 October 2016
Write On with "The Girl On The Train" Screenwriter, Erin Cressida Wilson Talks Inherent Storytelling
Write On with "The Girl On The Train" Screenwriter, Erin Cressida Wilson Talks Inherent Storytelling

Screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the thriller The Girl On The Train and dives back into her days teaching screenwriting to divulge her storytelling secrets.

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Direct download: 161021_ErinCressida.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am PDT

Thu, 19 May 2016
Write On with Robert Schenkkan: "All The Way" from Stage to HBO
Write On with Robert Schenkkan: "All The Way" from Stage to HBO

Acclaimed writer Robert Schenkkan talks to Final Draft about Lyndon Johnson, Bryan Cranston and adapting his Tony Award winning, historical play for HBO.

All The Way premiers Saturday, May 21st on HBO. Check your local listings!

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Direct download: RobertSchenkkan_Listen_Here.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 4:20pm PDT

Wed, 20 April 2016
Write On with "Empire" Writer Eric Haywood on Music Videos and Finishing Your Writing
Write On with "Empire" Writer Eric Haywood on Music Videos and Finishing Your Writing

Eric Haywood, writer and producer on Fox's hit show, Empire, shares his background in music videos and the mindset it takes to get your story on the page. 

Watch Empire Wednesday nights 9/8c on Fox!

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Direct download: 160419_EricHaywood.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00am PDT

Fri, 8 April 2016
Write On with Bryan Sipe Discusses "Demolition" and His Own Creative Path Through Loss
Write On with Bryan Sipe Discusses "Demolition" and His Own Creative Path Through Loss

Screenwriter Bryan Sipe opens up to us about the origins of Demolition and his own struggle through the creative process. 

In the film, Jake Gyllenhaal's character is told, "to understand what's broken, you have to take it all apart," Sipe says. Here, Sipe deconstructs his writing process for us as well. 

Demolition is out in theaters today, April 8th!

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Direct download: Listen_Here_Bryan_Sipe.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:46pm PDT

Fri, 18 March 2016
Write On with Bob Nelson on "The Confirmation" and the Merits of the Dramedy Genre
Write On with Bob Nelson on "The Confirmation" and the Merits of the Dramedy Genre

We talked to Bob Nelson, screenwriter of Nebraska, about his latest film The Confirmation, his background in comedy and the origin story of Bill Nye the Science Guy. 

The Confirmation is out in theaters and on iTunes March, 18th. 

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Direct download: Bob_Nelson.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am PDT

Fri, 11 March 2016
Write On with Julie Delpy who Talks About Her New Film "Lolo"
Write On with Julie Delpy who Talks About Her New Film "Lolo"

Julie Delpy writes, directs and stars in her new film Lolo. Here she talks with us about the bonds of parenthood, French humor and what inspired her love of writing.

Lolo is out in theaters Friday, March 11th.

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Direct download: 160310_julieDelpy.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am PDT

Wed, 3 February 2016
Write On with "The Big Short" Co-Writer Charles Randolph
Write On with "The Big Short" Co-Writer Charles Randolph

Charles Randolph, co-writer of The Big Short, drops by the Write On Podcast to chat with host, Pete D'Alessandro about his background in aesthetic philosophy, working with Adam McKay and what makes credit default swaps such a fascinating film topic. 

 The Big Short is out in theaters now. 

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Direct download: 160126_charlesRandolph.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:31am PDT

Fri, 8 January 2016
Write On with "The Revenant" Screenwriter Mark L. Smith
Write On with "The Revenant" Screenwriter Mark L. Smith

Listen as Mark L. Smith, screenwriter of The Revenant, talks to Write On host Pete D'Alessandro about everything from Colorado dude ranches to drafting screenplays before pitching. 

The Revenant is out in wide release today - January 8th, 2016!

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Direct download: 151222_markSmith_2.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:11pm PDT

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