Fri, 23 December 2016
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." Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 22 December 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 22 December 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 21 December 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 21 December 2016
Screenwriter Luke Davies sits down with us to discuss how he fell in love with the story behind Lion. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 1 November 2016
Robert Schenkkan returns to our podcast to discuss heroism and writing battlegrounds in his latest, Hacksaw Ridge - in theaters now. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 25 October 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 19 May 2016
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 20 April 2016
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 8 April 2016
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 18 March 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 11 March 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 3 February 2016
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 8 January 2016
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |