‘All I Wish’ Writer and Director Susan Walter
‘The Cured’ Writer/Director David Freyne
David Freyne, writer and director of “The Cured,” talks to Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit about the filmmakers who influenced the film, researching PTSD, and his experience at the Toronto International Film Festival.
“When I’m writing the first draft, I don’t think about the budget. As the drafts go on, reality begins to hit.”
To learn more about David Freyne, follow him on Twitter @david_freyne. Watch the trailer for “The Cured” below. The movie is playing at Coolidge Corner Theatre on March 9 and March 10.
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‘Mom and Dad’ Writer and Director Brian Taylor
Screenwriter and director Brian Taylor, whose credits include “Crank” and “Gamer,” talks to Sean Tuohy about how being a parent inspired his new film “Mom and Dad,” directing Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair, and his SyFy television show “Happy!”
Caitlin Malcuit also launches her new audio column! She shares what she’s binge-watching at the moment.
“It’s really exciting to see a script grow and come to life in the hands of really creative interpreters.”
To learn more about Brian Taylor, follow him on Twitter @theunrealBT. Also watch the trailer for “Mom and Dad:”
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‘Union Furnace’ Filmmakers Nicholas Bushman and Mike Dwyer
Sean Tuohy talks to filmmakers Nicholas Bushman and Mike Dwyer about their recent film “Union Furnace.”
To learn more about “Union Furnace,” watch the trailer below, like the movie’s Facebook page, or follow it on Twitter @furnacemovie.
Our episode today is brought to you by OneRoom. If you’re ready to get serious about writing a novel, OneRoom’s experienced coaches can help. Visit OneRoom's official website for more information.
‘Midnighters’ Screenwriter Alston Ramsay
Alston Ramsay, former deputy chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, talks to Sean Tuohy about making “Midnighters” with his brother Julius Ramsay.
To learn more about “Midnighters,” visit the film’s official website, like its Facebook page, or follow it on Twitter @midnightersfilm.
Our episode today is brought to you by OneRoom. If you’re ready to get serious about writing a novel, OneRoom’s experienced coaches can help. Visit OneRoom's official website for more information.
Friday Morning Coffee: Are You As Dedicated As An Opera Singer?
Sean Tuohy, after learning about an opera singer’s crazy regimented day-to-day life, talks to Daniel Ford about what sacrifices writers have to make for their craft. The pair also discusses how to strike a balance between writing schedules and real life, how lucky they are to have found supportive significant others, and how they plan to attack their writing goals in 2017.
Follow Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford on Twitter @SeanTuohy2 and @danielfford.
Our episode today is brought to you by OneRoom. If you’re ready to get serious about writing a novel, OneRoom’s experienced coaches can help. Visit OneRoom's official website for more information.
Friday Morning Coffee: The Art of Surprising Your Audience
Inspired by this week’s podcast interview with Scott Mosier, Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss how screenwriters and authors can still effectively surprise a media-saturated audience. The pair also chat about the different hustles involved in screenwriting and fiction writing, the right way to deal with literary jealousy, and what projects they are currently working on.
To brew up more Friday Morning Coffee, visit our full archive. You can follow Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy on Twitter @danielfford and @SeanTuohy2, respectively.