TALES OF THE SCRIPT (2010) William Goldman, Paul Schrader, John Carpenter, Frank Darabont
Dozens of acclaimed Hollywood screenwriters discuss their greatest successes and most painful failures, share amusing anecdotes and insider insights, and reveal what it really takes to survive in the movie business.
Featuring William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver), John Carpenter (Halloween), Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) and many others, Tales from the Script offers a candid, insightful and often hilarious journey into the challenging world of screenwriting.
From promising newcomers to living legends, these celebrated writers recall the creative adventures behind beloved classics—as well as notorious flops—and explain how perseverance, discipline and resilience are essential to building a lasting Hollywood career. Unafraid to name names, they also recount their experiences working with such major stars, directors and producers as Tim Burton, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Stanley Kubrick, Adam Sandler, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Bryan Singer.
With its remarkable roster of participating screenwriters, Tales from the Script is an entertaining and revealing look inside a tough, unpredictable and potentially rewarding profession that grows more challenging every year.
Includes more than an hour of bonus material, featuring:
The Gospel According to Bill — The wit and wisdom of celebrated author and screenwriter William Goldman.
Advice for New Screenwriters — Accomplished professionals and educators offer invaluable guidance, practical tips and inspiration for aspiring writers.
