Season 9
April 13, 2019
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
17 Episodes
Episodes
A Conversation with Larry Wilmore
April 13, 2019
Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.
A Conversation with Linda Woolverton
April 20, 2019
Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."
Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
April 27, 2019
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.
Script to Screen: A Quiet Place
May 4, 2019
"A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.
Portals to the Past
May 11, 2019
"Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.
A Conversation with Peter Hedges
May 18, 2019
Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."
A Conversation with Tony Gilroy
May 25, 2019
Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
A Conversation with Ali LeRoi
June 1, 2019
Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.
The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
June 8, 2019
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.
A Conversation with Roger Corman
June 15, 2019
Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.
Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way
June 22, 2019
Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."
Deconstructing Nora Ephron
June 29, 2019
Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.
A Conversation with Graham Yost
July 6, 2019
Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."
A Conversation with Pamela Ribon
July 13, 2019
Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".
A Conversation with Kevin McDonald
July 20, 2019
Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.
A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata
July 27, 2019
Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."
A Conversation with Dana Gould
August 3, 2019
Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."
