The movie everyone is talking about is One Battle After Another. How many times have you seen it, because Spielberg has gone three times himself? And in a recent conversation with Paul Thomas Anderson at the DGA, Spielberg gushed over the movie. After a screening of the new Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn-led film, Spielberg and Anderson talked shop, and the conversation was packed with gems for anyone who's ever picked up a camera or dreamt of directing a movie.I decided to put together 5 directing lessons you can learn from the podcast. Let's dive in. PTA and Spielberg Share Notes 1. Embrace the "Insane"Spielberg's initial reaction to the movie was calling it "insane," but he also compared it to Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove. That's high praise, and it's a reminder that sometimes the best art comes from taking big and bold risks. Don't be afraid to push the boundaries and create something that defies easy categorization. 2. Make the Source Material Your OwnOne Battle After Another is loosely based on a Thomas Pynchon book, but Anderson wasn't afraid to take the story in his own direction. He used his personal life to brush up characters and to add in elements like the father and daughter. He explained that he took the core elements he loved and built upon them. It's a great lesson for anyone adapting something. Respect the source material, but don't be bound by it. Your unique screenwriting voice is what will make the story special.3. Write for...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 2 October