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Bonus Episode: Eric Roth on the Role of the Screenwriter
Oct 26, 2023
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth joins Liza to discuss his process of adapting books to film, the relationship between screenwriter and director, and working with Martin Scorsese on Killers of the Flower Moon. They also explore the creative freedom of adapting books into movies, common themes in Roth's films, and the making of Forrest Gump. The discussion highlights the importance of subtextual writing and concludes with gratitude for Roth and announcements for future bonus episodes.
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- Screenwriting involves creating engaging and evocative storytelling through subtextual writing and avoiding heavy exposition.
- Collaboration between screenwriters, directors, and actors is crucial for capturing themes and finding balance in adapting novels into successful films.
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