The Andrew Klavan Show Do These Writers Deserve As Much Praise As They Get?
Aug 28, 2025
The podcast dives into the often overlooked world of screenwriters, highlighting icons like Aaron Sorkin and Quentin Tarantino. A thoughtful critique reveals who truly deserves acclaim and who might be overrated. The discussion also touches on the lasting impact of writers like Woody Allen and Charlie Kaufman, considering their unique styles and contributions. Listeners are treated to a seamless blend of film critique, humor, and a light-hearted segue into the benefits of sleep with a cozy mattress ad.
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Benton's Films Shaped An Era
- Klavan ranks Robert Benton among the greats for Kramer vs. Kramer and Bonnie and Clyde.
- He emphasizes their status as influential films that shaped their era.
Chayefsky's Command Of Dialogue
- Klavan praises Paddy Chayefsky for strong films like Marty and Network and notes his unique contractual control over dialogue.
- He calls Chayefsky unquestionably one of the greats.
Eric Roth's Tendency Toward Excess Length
- Klavan criticizes Eric Roth for overly long scripts and labels him overrated for some epic adaptations.
- He believes Killers of the Flower Moon should have been much shorter.
