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521. Directorpiece Theatre: How Rob Reiner Constructs Romantic Comedies

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The Importance of Collaboration in Filmmaking

Most of the dialogue in "Casablanca" was actually created by a conversation between Reiner and Billy Crystal. The phone call in bed scene where Sally and Harry are talking over Casablanca is apparently something that Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner used to do every night like they'd watch Casablanca. I just found that factoid incredible. What is so awesome.

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