The Writers' Hangout
THE WRITERS’ HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun. Plus, True Crime stories about writers. Contact us: thewritershangoutpodcast@gmail.com The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT. Executive Producer Kristin Overn Producer Sandy Adomaitis Producer/Engineer Terry Sampson Music by Ethan Stoller
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Join us as we rewind and discuss one of the most legendary parties in Hollywood history. After the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney threw a party at the Norconian Resort located in the California Desert to thank his employees. However, the party quickly becomes wild and crazy, and Walt never spea
Join Sandy and Terry as they discuss one of the film"s most iconic closing lines - "Forget it, Jake. It"s Chinatown" - from the 1974 movie CHINATOWN. The film was written by Robert Towne and directed by Roman Polanski. It features Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in the lead roles. In this episode, we will discover the
Oh My God! They Killed Kenney! The Too Short and Fascinating Life of Screenwriter Doug Kenney
Happy New Year! In today"s episode, we will rewind the story of Doug Kenney, the screenwriter and co-founder of National Lampoon, who was behind popular movies like Animal House and Caddyshack. Despite being remembered as a "genius" by his friends and colleagues, Kenney tragically passed away at the age of 33 after fa
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Sandy and Terry! Writers, we"ve compiled a clip show of our past two years hanging out with you!! Kick back next to a cozy fire and start the show, or be like me and turn on a fake fireplace because you live in Southern California, and it is 62 degrees outside. We love you and ar
During today"s show, Sandy and Terry will discuss Billy Wilder"s 10 tips for excellent screenplay writing. Few screenwriters are as pedigreed as Billy Wilder, renowned as one of the most creative filmmakers of American cinema"s Golden Age. Billy was nominated 21 times at the Academy Awards, 13 for his screenwriting and
Sandy and Terry reflect on the life of writer and producer Norman Lear, who transformed American comedy with his daring and immensely popular early-"70s sitcoms such as "All in the Family" and "Sanford and Son," who passed away on Tuesday at 101. Norman Lear created some of the most iconic shows of the 1970s, such as