Clint Bentley
Film director and guest on the episode to discuss his new film Train Dreams, including adaptation choices and production details.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 16min
Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar: How Train Dreams Became a Film | How I Write
Greg Kwedar, filmmaker who builds immersive, human-centered films, and Clint Bentley, visual storyteller focused on place and craft, discuss learning filmmaking through film study and shared taste. They talk about playful experimentation, one-frame solutions that unlock scenes, honoring a book's spirit in adaptation, immersive on-location research, and balancing impulse with patient revision.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 2h 11min
‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is.
Juliet Litman, a Broadway and pop-culture commentator, and Clint Bentley, a film director, join in a lively discussion about the cinematic world. They express frustrations with the narrative choices in ‘Wicked: For Good,’ dissecting its one-dimensional characters and pacing issues. Clint also shares insights into his new film, ‘Train Dreams,’ reflecting on its emotional depth and the unique challenges of adapting the novella. They explore the film's stunning visuals, the authenticity of its logging scenes, and the changing landscape of independent filmmaking.
