Sun, Apr 14, 2019
In our season 9 premiere episode, legendary television producer, actor, comedian, and writer Larry Wilmore talks about his more than 25-year career span. As a writer, he's been behind the TV comedies The PJs, The Bernie Mac Show, and HBO's Insecure, which he co-created with star Issa Rae.
Sun, Apr 21, 2019
In 1991, Linda Woolverton became the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney. Since Beauty and the Beast, Woolverton has gone on to write some of Disney's biggest family films, including The Lion King, 2010's Alice in Wonderland, and Maleficent. Woolverton discusses her animated classics and writing tales as old as time.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Writing partners Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely are no strangers to blockbuster franchises. After adapting the Chronicles of Narnia series and several films in the Marvel universe, they were given the daunting task of writing the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. Markus and McFeely discuss how they were able to juggle a massive ensemble cast, multiple story lines spanning several movies, and still create a cohesive and entertaining film.
Mon, May 13, 2019
Writing a story that takes place in a different era comes with a set of challenges. Westworld writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray discuss the value of research, what to do when your story conflicts with authenticity, and tips on crafting a world that thoughtfully mirrors the past.
Mon, Jun 3, 2019
Ali LeRoi has mastered comedy from all angles: he's worked as a stand-up comedian, writer, director, and television creator. LeRoi is best known for the television hits Everybody Hates Chris, which he co-created with Chris Rock, and Are We There Yet?, which he developed with Ice Cube.
Mon, Jul 1, 2019
Sleepless in Seattle. When Harry Met Sally. You've Got Mail. Julie and Julia. It's undeniable that Nora Ephron was one of the greatest romantic comedy writer/directors Hollywood has ever seen. Man Up writer Tess Morris and (500) Days of Summer writer Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Ephron's films and how her writing has influenced their own work.