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Culture Crash: The Career of Aaron Sorkin

>> January 8, 2023

Aaron Sorkin’s screenplays have been praised for their pace and structure. We look into why the Oscar winner’s writing style is so effective in film and on TV.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Movies, Screenwriting, Theater, TV Series
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Culture Crash: Exploring the Works of Charlie Kaufman

>> August 30, 2020

Writer & director Charlie Kaufman is known for several hit movies including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York. We explore some of his biggest career triumphs and the upcoming release of his new Netflix original, I’m Thinking of Ending Things that’s based off the novel written by Iain Reid.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Movies, Netflix, Screenwriting, Streaming Media
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Culture Crash: The Life of Writer & Director Lynn Shelton

>> May 31, 2020

Lynn Shelton passed away earlier this month at age 54. We discuss some of her biggest achievements and legacy in Hollywood.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Movies, Netflix, Screenwriting, TV Series
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Culture Crash: The Rise of Writer and Actress Phoebe Waller Bridge

>> June 30, 2019

Phoebe Waller Bridge has produced and starred in several hits ranging from “Killing Eve” to “Solo: A Star Wars Story”. Now, she’s working on the script for the fourth James Bond movie and has created a new season of the show “Fleabag”. We discuss her success in Hollywood and the allure of shorter TV shows.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Screenwriting, Theater, TV Series
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Culture Crash: On Ethan Hawke and Oscar Snubs

>> February 3, 2019

Every year, there is some outrage over Oscar snubs. This year, many of us wish Ethan Hawke had been nominated for First Reformed. We look at why.

topics covered: Acting, Awards, Best Actor, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Screenwriting, Sociology
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Culture Crash: Aaron Sorkin’s Mastery of Screenwriting

>> July 2, 2017

Aaron Sorkin is the man behind many beloved TV shows and movies. We look at one thing that makes his scripts truly shine: his pointed, duel-like dialogues.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Movies, Screenwriting, Theater, TV Series
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Baseball Movies: Why Are They So Popular?

>> May 3, 2015

There are movies about a lot of sports and athletic competitions, but for some reason baseball outnumbers them all. Why is that? And what are the hallmarks of a good baseball movie? We talk to an author and professor of communications, and to a baseball novelist, player and screenwriter about these issues. We’ll also hear about a novel way one guest is …

topics covered: Baseball, Communication, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Screenwriting, Sports and Recreation
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