Conversations in Genre: An Evening with Christopher McQuarrie and Christina Hodson

Описание: Dangling Tom Cruise on the sides of various aircraft and putting Michael Keaton back in the Batsuit are just some of the memorable cinematic contributions made by screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie (Mission Impossible franchise, Jack Reacher, The Usual Suspects) and Christina Hodson (The Flash, Birds of Prey, Bumblebee). The Genre Committee’s “Conversations in Genre” panel series continues with our latest edition, as McQ and Hodson join us for a deep-dive conversation into their writing process, as well as a discussion about how to navigate the increasingly challenging blockbuster filmmaking space. From sci-fi action to superhero sagas, the stories these filmmakers have told have arguably inspired those that our members want to tell. Please join us for this can’t-miss panel, where we will discuss how they approach breaking their respective stories, best practices and tips for negotiating the notes process, and the value of original ideas vs. IP for screenwriters at all levels striving to make a mark on our industry as indelible as those made by our panelists. Moderated by WGAW member Phil Pirrello.

Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:11 - Intro by Dwayne Johnson Cochran
00:18 - Introducing Panelist Christopher McQuarrie and Christina Hodson
03:12 - Filmmaking and Writing As A Process
05:51 - Dealing with Notes
16:31 - What the Industry is Looking For Right Now
20:05 - Directing and Writing
31:56 - Getting Projects Made
1:10:02 - Script Evolution
01:39:37 - Character, Action, Exposition
1:50:00 Adapting
02:00:00 - End