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Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name.
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8 reviews · 7 critics
7 fresh · 0 rotten
Critics consensus
“Tales from the Script can be frustratingly preoccupied with the pitfalls of screenwriting at the expense of loving the craft, but this documentary overall offers a wealth of professional pointers for aspiring storytellers.”
Title
Tales from the Script
Released
Jan 10, 2009
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Status
Released
