The legendary James L. Brooks (Creator of ‘The Simpsons’, Director of ‘As
Good as It Gets’) sits down with Conor Boru and Francis Annan to discuss
his first film in 15 years, ‘Ella McCay’.
In this exclusive interview, the 3-time Oscar winner breaks down his
return to the director’s chair, working with Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee
Curtis, and his unique process for finding the “truth” in comedy. We
dive deep into his screenwriting craft, how he produces for other
directors (like Wes Anderson), and the lessons he’s learned from a
career that defined the “dramedy” genre.
Topics discussed:
Why he chose Ella McCay as his return to directing.
The challenge of writing dialogue that is both funny and
heartbreaking.
Directing an ensemble cast (Woody Harrelson, Jaime Lee Curtis, Ayo Edebiri,
The legacy of Terms of Endearment and Broadcast News.
Producing advice for young filmmakers.
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