Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name.
Writing
Goldman's brutal honesty about studio notes will haunt your dreams.
Direction
Hanson lets legends rant unfiltered—no PR handlers in sight.
Director
Peter Hanson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William Goldman coined 'nobody knows anything' in 'Adventures in the Screen Trade'—this doc proves he still believes it.
Released during the 2007-08 WGA strike, this became accidental propaganda for writers demanding respect in a director-driven industry.
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