Another good episode of Scriptnotes as John and Craig welcome Sarah Polley to discuss her latest movie Women Talking. Sarah Polley started her career as an actor and appeared in John August’s first feature, Go, as well as the Canadian dramedy Slings and Arrows. Since then she’s turned her talents to directing with critically acclaimed results.
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KO ❤️s Barbara
Just wanted to mention that in the latest episode of his podcast, The Large Soul of Barbara Walters, KO has a lovely tribute to that famous broadcaster. No bombast, no fire breathing, just a heartfelt paean. Of course, he saves the brass knuckles for the Supremes, and in particular John Roberts and Sam Alito, if … Continue reading KO ❤️s Barbara
Thirteen Lives
This week’s episode of Scriptnotes, Finding a Way In, and Out, features William Nicholson talking about his script for the movie Thirteen Lives, a film that follows the attempted rescue of a Thai soccer team trapped in a cave in 2018. It’s well worth a listen as he talks about turning a real life event … Continue reading Thirteen Lives
Rian Meets Carr
Episode 579 of the Scriptnotes podcast, entitled Rian Johnson Returns, features, not surprisingly, a guest appearance by Rian Johnson. Rian Johnson is the writer/director of the Knives Out series of whodunits that began with Knives Out and is continuing with Glass Onion. The discussion is lots of fun, as John and Craig have a bit … Continue reading Rian Meets Carr
Hillary and Condi Sittin’ in a Tree
In Jon Stewart’s latest podcast he interviews Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleeza Rice. Together. At the same time. It’s an interesting discussion, although frustrating at times, because although Rice is clearly an intelligent woman she still clings to the lie that they believed that Saddam had weapons of mass destruction. I’d really respect her more … Continue reading Hillary and Condi Sittin’ in a Tree
Bitter Almonds
If you’re a reader of whodunits you’re probably familiar with this scene. The detective (perhaps a professional detective or maybe an amateur sleuth, it makes no difference) comes across the body of the recently deceased and takes a whiff (perhaps of the deceased mouth or maybe from the glass where the deceased took a final … Continue reading Bitter Almonds