Stacey Peebles

Stacey Peebles, a film-studies scholar and the president of the Cormac McCarthy Society, delves into McCarthy's screenwriting journey. She explores his early film experiences and how they influenced his screenplays, like the evolution of *No Country for Old Men*. Stacey discusses unproduced works like *Whales and Men*, highlighting their philosophical depth and cinematic challenges. The conversation also covers the reception of *The Counselor* and the difficulties in adapting *All the Pretty Horses* and *Child of God*. A fascinating look at McCarthy's cinematic legacy!