The Town with Matthew Belloni The Politics of Studios and Movie Stars
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Feb 1, 2024 
Filmmaker Ed Zwick discusses the politics of studios and movie stars, including the era of high-end dramas, managing studios, the exploitation of test screenings, and handling difficult movie stars. They also explore the challenges of making unconventional movies, anecdotes about Julia Roberts and Matthew Broderick, the intense nature of the film industry, writing memoirs, and speculating on the poor reception of a movie.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenges of Making Unconventional Movies in Hollywood
03:34 • 9min
Anecdotes about Julia Roberts and Matthew Broderick in the Film Industry
12:59 • 2min
The Intense and Passionate Nature of the Film Industry
14:57 • 12min
Memoirs, Movie Troubles, and Financial Backing
27:03 • 2min
Speculating on the Poor Reception of a Movie and Studio's Role
29:12 • 2min