

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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Adapting Books into Movies: Balancing Creative Freedom
02:45 • 8min
Interpreting Book Themes and Common Themes in Movies
10:54 • 3min
The Making of Forrest Gump
14:06 • 10min
The Importance of Subtextual Writing
24:19 • 6min
Expressing Gratitude, Movie Release, Bonus Episodes, Netflix Sporting Event, and McDonald's New Sauces
29:59 • 2min