Do you like movies? Have you seen Osmosis Jones, The Avengers, Antz, or Ready Player One? Well, today’s guests, Marc Hyman and Zak Penn, are not only well-known Hollywood screenwriters, but friends who have shaped my life and of course my view on story. So, I’m glad you’re listening as we stroll down Memory Lane to share their backstory about stories they write that resonate with millions of people.
You’ll Learn…
Resources
Osmosis Jones
Dr. Dolittle 2
Meet the Fockers
The Perfect Score
How To Train Your Dragon
Madagascar 3
The Last Action Hero
X-Men 2
X-Men: The Last Stand
The Incredible Hulk
The Avengers
P.C.U.
Antz
Toy Story
Ready Player One
Rock Star
Out for Justice
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
Big Top Pee-wee
Death Wish
Die Hard
Being John Malkovich
Strictly Ballroom
Get Out
American Sniper
Crazy Rich Asians
Jack Ryan
Clear and Present Danger
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Wonder Wheel
Spotlight
Drive
Reign of Fire
Twister
Chinatown
Unforgiven
Reservoir Dogs
The Hateful Eight
Citizen Kane
The Iron Giant
Quotes:
“Writing something that’s offbeat and doesn’t get made, it’s far from a failure. It’s often the key to a career.”- Zak Penn
“Hunger for Story: People like watching stories. They just like a good story well told.” – Zak Penn
“Backstory is the motivation of character because we live in a world where Hollywood believes that it’s nurture.” – Marc Hyman
“Whenever you make something good, it does come back to you.” – Zak Penn
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