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Tales from the Script

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2009 · 105 min Documentary
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 2009
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Peter Hanson
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (42 votes)

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This documentary strips away the glamour to reveal screenwriting as a craft of resilience, packed with candid, often humorous war stories from the trenches of Hollywood. It's an essential watch for anyone curious about the real forces that shape the stories on screen.

What lingers after viewing is a profound respect for the unseen architects of cinema and the sheer tenacity required to navigate a system built on both art and commerce. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Peter Hanson

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