Judd Apatow is the reigning king and (many would argue) the creator of what my good friend Matt Miller has coined the "dick flick"
Screenwriter Profile: John Logan
John Logan may not be a name that you know, but you should. With a background as a playwright, Logan made the switch to the silver screen with his first spec script, Any Given Sunday.
Screenwriter Profile: Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron is the undisputed queen of the romantic comedy.
Screenwriter Profile: Billy Wilder
The Writer: Billy Wilder is one of the great legends of screenwriting. His mix of classic comedies and riveting dramas set the standard for excellence in writing and directing. Wilder was born in what is now Poland. He originally intended to become a lawyer then spent several years working as a journalist. He turned to... Continue Reading →
Screenwriter Profile: John Hughes
Few writers see the level of mega-success that John Hughes achieved in his short 59 years.
Screenwriter Profile: Woody Allen
Woody Allen has a style all his own. You always know when you're watching a Woody Allen film -- usually because he's also starring in it, and directing.
Screenwriter Profile: Shane Black
Let's start this series off with one of the fathers of the action genre, Shane Black.