

Director M. Night Shyamalan: A Talk from 'Development Hell'
14 snips Mar 31, 2024
Director M. Night Shyamalan discusses the challenges of screenplay writing, exploring his cinematic journey and the allure of failure. He reflects on 'Labor of Love', a script that has haunted him for 30 years, and transitions from emotional to genre storytelling. Shyamalan reveals personal reasons for rejecting projects and contemplates the evolution of perception in filmmaking.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Fascination of Failure in Movie-Making
02:23 • 8min
Exploring the Challenges of Screenplay Writing
10:38 • 14min
Exploring M. Night Shyamalan's Cinematic Journey and the Fascination with Failure
24:17 • 2min
Labor of Love: A Story of Devotion and Loss
25:56 • 13min
Transitioning to Genre Storytelling
39:13 • 6min
Exploring Genre as Emotional Protection
44:49 • 5min
Continuation of Story and Podcast Ad
50:08 • 3min
The Evolution of Perception
53:12 • 11min
Credits and Financial Advice Promotion
01:04:41 • 2min