In this episode, we break down the writing journeys and signature styles of some of today’s most influential screenwriters and filmmakers:
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Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Social Network)
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Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid)
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Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach (Lady Bird, Barbie, Marriage Story)
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Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons)
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Dan Fogelman (Cars, Tangled, Crazy Stupid Love, This Is Us)
We explore how each broke into Hollywood, the themes that define their work, and what screenwriters and filmmakers can learn from their careers. From Sorkin’s rapid-fire dialogue to Aster’s grief-driven horror, Gerwig’s character-first voice, Cregger’s puzzle-box horror, and Fogelman’s heartfelt ensemble dramas, this episode is packed with craft insights and career lessons.
Perfect for aspiring screenwriters, working filmmakers, and fans of great storytelling.
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