Episode 256: Author and Screenwriter Drew Yanno
Episode 185: Actress, Writer, Producer Carolyn Stotesbery
Carolyn Stotesbery, who plays Eli in John Shea’s “Grey Lady,” talks to Daniel Ford about her path to becoming an actress, how she got attached to “Grey Lady,” and what lessons she learned from the talented cast and crew.
“I just love telling stories.”
“Grey Lady” premieres April 28, and, as Dave Pezza wrote in his review of the movie, it’s perfect for lovers of noir, a touch of poetry, and a dash of bittersweet romance.” Learn more about Carolyn Stotesbery by visiting her official website, liking her Facebook page, and following her on Twitter (@CStotesbery) and Instagram (@carolynstotesbery).
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Episode 184: Screenwriter William C. Martell
Hollywood screenwriter William C. Martell talks to Sean Tuohy about how he broke into the movie business, his screenwriting process, and how he deals with rejection and changes to his scripts.
“What’s on your laptop screen is never going to be what’s on the cinema screen.”
To learn more about William C. Martell, check out his official website or follow him on Twitter@wcmartell. Also read Sean’s first interview with the screenwriter.
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Episode 151: Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter Ted Tally
Screenwriter Ted Tally—who won an Oscar for his screenplay for “Silence of the Lambs,” and whose other credits include “Red Dragon,” All the Pretty Horses,” and “The Juror”—talks to Sean Tuohy about the influence acting and theater had on his early career, transitioning from playwright to screenwriter, how he became involved with “Silence of the Lambs,” and why any time writing is never wasted.
It’s well worth watching Ted Tally’s Oscar acceptance speech. Good things are most definitely worth the wait!
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Episode 148: Screenwriter Chris Sparling
Chris Sparling, whose credits include “Mercy,” “Buried,” and “ATM,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his journey from Providence, R.I. to Hollywood, how he developed and produced his early films, how his screenwriting process has evolved, and why he still feels like he has something to prove as a screenwriter, director, and filmmaker.
To learn more about Chris Sparling, follow him on Twitter @chrissparling. Also be sure to check out the trailer for "Mercy," which comes out on Netflix in November!
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Episode 144: Filmmaker Lexi Alexander
Lexi Alexander, whose credits include “Punisher: War Zone,” “Lifted,” and “Green Street Hooligans,” talks to Sean Tuohy about how she got her start in filmmaking, why martial arts are an important part of her identity, and fighting against Hollywood’s diversity issues.
To learn more about Lexi Alexander, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @Lexialex.
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Episode 113: ‘London Has Fallen’ Screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin Benedikt
Screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin Benedikt return to the podcast to talk about “London Has Fallen,” things screenwriters need to do to become successful, and some of the surreal moments they’ve experienced in Hollywood.
To learn more about Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, listen to our first interview with the screenwriters:
“London Has Fallen” comes out March 4.
Episode 96: The Screenwriter & The Novelist Chapter 3
Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford discuss dealing with rejection, why writers shouldn’t exclusively write for the market, the Korean War (no, seriously), how they develop story ideas, The Writers’ Room of Boston, and their favorite times to write.
Episode 78: Screenwriter Nicholas Kazan
Nicholas Kazan
Screenwriter Nicholas Kazan, whose credits include “Reversal of Fortune,” “Matilda,” “Fallen,” and “Bicentennial Man,” drops by to talk to Sean Tuohy about how he got started in screenwriting, the occasionally strange ways scripts ideas strike him, his writing process, how the three-act structure can hinder quality screenwriting, and how young screenwriters can get their work recognized.
Episode 61: Screenwriter Eric Heisserer
Eric Heisserer
Eric Heisserer, whose screenwriting credits include 2010’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” 2011’s “The Thing,” and 2013’s “Hours,” talks to Sean Tuohy about how he developed an addiction to writing scripts, why he created his own source material online, how he helped remake a classic horror film, and why directing is one of the most brutally rewarding things a person can do.
To learn more about Eric Heisserer, read his book, 150 Screenwriting Challenges, or follow him on Twitter @HIGHzurrer.
Episode 51: Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter Tom Schulman
In case you hadn't figured it out, Tom Schulman is on the left.
Tom Schulman, who won an Oscar for best original screenplay for “Dead Poets Society,” talks to Writer’s Bone about how he developed his love for films, his inspiration for such movies as “What About Bob?” and “8 Heads in a Duffel Bag,” and the current state of filmmaking in Hollywood.
Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy also talk about the movies they like to watch on Thanksgiving Day.
Episode 41: Live Free or Doug Hard
Doug Richardson
Our podcast partner in crime Doug Richardson returns to talk to Sean Tuohy about summer movies, screenwriting, and fun Hollywood stories.