A show for film lovers by film lovers. Hollywood Unscripted delves into illuminating and unique conversations with top professionals in the entertainment industry. Hear stories and lessons from behind the scenes of the biggest blockbusters and most-admired features in film history. Featuring candid conversations with Hollywood legends, moguls, auteurs and other industry insiders, host Jenny Curtis goes far beyond the standard celebrity interview to take listeners inside the creative process. Listen each week to find out how the most creative minds in film and television do what they do and what their work ultimately means to them. From CurtCo Media.
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episode 26: 26 - James D. Stern
James D. Stern joins host Scott Tallal for another special episode of “Hollywood Unscripted: Stuck at Home”. Throughout the conversation, James discusses:
0:44 - Missing sports during quarantine
1:11 - the IMAX film on Michael Jordan (MICHAEL JORDAN TO THE MAX), and its affect on THE LAST DANCE.
1:52 - Staying busy at home during the quarantine and the impact on some filmmakers
2:44 - The distribution of GIVING VOICE and the challenges of coming back from the pandemic for film and Broadway.
4:24 - Directing and GIVING VOICE came to be.
7:16 - His star-studded first movie, ALL THE RAGE and the steep learning curve of transitioning from stage to film.
9:00 - The compassion and skill of the actors in ALL THE RAGE.
10:06 - The founding of his company, Endgame Entertainment and carving his own creative path.
13:59 - The challenges and changes in the cast of AN EDUCATION.
16:56 - His predictions of streaming and the future of media.
18:45 - His documentary, …SO GOES THE NATION, and ingesting news.
20:18 - The movie that got away, THE KING’S SPEECH
21:21 - How his perspective has changed on what he says ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to and following his gut.
23:27 - Working with Robert Redford.
24:05 - The upcoming film, BLISS.
24:46 - Thoughts on getting back into production during quarantine and the future of movie releases.
Executive Producer: Stuart Halperin
Producer: Jenny Curtis
Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick
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